2023 / / Professional

TOUROU

• Company
  D-WEBER inc. / 4 DESIGN, Japan
• Lead Designer
  Kenichi Mizuno
• Client
  4 DESIGN
• Project Link
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The main purpose of this project was to showcase the workshop's precision processing technology, and to achieve this, the design was made to be visually striking. The stool's stunning form, resembling a tower or temple, was molded with precision using steel boards, and the wing-like door opening made it a one-of-a-kind home delivery box. This design not only captured global attention but also emphasized the workshop's high level of processing technology. The added function as an interior piece made it a versatile tool for communication and a unique addition to everyday life.

Bio
Born in 1970, in Seto city, Aichi Prefecture. He has been a chief designer since 1992, and started his own studio in 2000. He is mainly involved in projects in the car industries. He is also active overseas.In addition, under the original brand [ 4-DESIGN by D-W ] that he started himself, he has announced a number of design products that pursue originality with respect for tradition and materials. He has recently produced works focusing on small

JIDA Japan Industrial Design Association Head of Japan Central Block
ADP ASIA DESIGNER COMMUNICATION PLATFORM Purple Member


TEDxAnjo2022 Speaker

Other prizes
LICC 2022 LONDON INTERNATIONAL CREATIVE CONPETIION [Shortlist] [Honorable Mention] [OFFICIAL SELECTION]x3 IDA DESIGN AWARD 2022 BRONZE ×4 & HONORBLE MENTION×1 (LOS ANGELS : INTERNATIONAL DESIGN AWARD) German Design Council GERMAN DESIGN AWARD 2022 SPECIAL×2 & NOMINEE×2 GERMAN DESIGN AWARD 2023 NOMINEE ICONIC AWARDS 2022: Innovative Interior celection×2 ASIA DESIGN PRIZE 2018 Finalist ASIA DESIGN PRIZE 2019 Winner ASIA DESIGN PRIZE 2020 Winner ASIA DESIGN PRIZE 2021 GRAND PRIZE & GOLD WINNER ASIA DESIGN PRIZE 2022 Winner