Tokyo Designers Week 2012

KEIKAKUTEIDEN

Notice the natural thing to be in a life of every day. Feel relation with the person in a life of every day. Continuing a daily life, without changing is set to "ARIGATO."

BOUQUET OF ARIGATO

koke shinobu

One day,it was a chair overgrown with moss in my garden.That covered the archetype and flaunt the life by oneself.Artificial material coexist with nature. They create new power.This is a big seed for us loving give birth to something.

ARIGATO PENCIL

“ARIGATO PENCIL” are a set of rainbow colored pencils. Earthquake victims in Japan have received a lot of support around the world. Drawing with thanks will become a universal communication tool.

Petit Signale

We send a feeling of Japan to the world.The petit Signale is the message medium which a tradition and high technology made.The Echizen Japanese paper made with a tradition of 1500 is processed with a laser.

ＡＲＩＧＡＴＯ袋

We don't have an envelope which delivers a feeling of appreciation  even in Japan where values "appreciation". So I propose "Arigato Bukuro" as expression of hearty appreciation. I hope that the heart of Japanese culture that we can be proud of will be spread Environmental design tent

Live

I belive that a lot of people just keep running to get own your goal in your life. So, if you really want to get it you should express one's deep appreciation whom supporting you！above all.

Water in love

In love then you only need water,　love is very simple.

Grow Love

To have love in our lives,we need to focus on growing and nurturing love. Keeping love at the forefront of our thoughts, forever in our sight, helps up bring more love into not only our lives, but the lives of those around us.

HARU SAKURA ARIGATO

Kiss

"Kiss" is a wall-mounted　hanger which,　once put up on the wall,　makes a statement of　love with huge kisses.　During difficult times,　showing affection and　appreciation with long hugs　and kisses is a way to show　your support for one another.　Seal your support with a kiss!

World. Japan. Connected with Love.

We are all connected because of Japan. With Love.

ENDLESS PEACE

Loves 365 days

For You

A simple drawing piece　to express thanks.　The message is for you.

Co-Cane

A cane for two. Inspired by the mutual support that gives a great sense of security within our relationships. It aims to remind us how important it is to have someone beside both in good times and in bad. It expresses the gratitude to the loved one as you and your knuckles tou Environmental design tent

THAT SHORE

"THAT SHORE" represents the deep meaning of Arigato, the rarity in "en" (縁).  It is a pier for Japanese people to thank their loved ones and the rest of the world as well as for the world to thank Japan.  The design originated from the geographical and the spiritual as Environmental design tent

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ARIGATO

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Japan is in Our Hearts

The concept for my design is a visual play on abstract shapes. The red circle is the universal symbol of Japan.  The other half of the heart shape is an abstract figure whose curving arms are raising Japan up. Together, they form a united heart. The &l Environmental design tent

Free word

Inspired in the japanese calligraphy. people started learning calligraphy since little kids, parents must encourage that hability in a dinamic way.

L-Stool

Inspired by seating created of hands, 4-legged stool is easy to assemble and requires no screws, nails or glue. One leg is weak, but with support of other 3 it creates a strong structure as people of different races and nationalities come together to support each other and the coun Environmental design tent

Discovering Love

Inspired in the Kanji for Love,　a tableware set was developed　from the form of the Kanji. Trying to express that there is　no need for Japan to thank for the aid,　because our human condition　makes us become solidary in times　of need. Better off, THANK YOU JAPAN　for ope Environmental design tent

Arigato

Concept based in unity , generosity , strenght ,and Sharing. 2 seats made in Tzalam Wood that when you place them together it forms an isle and the possibility of sharing,Japan is Thankful for the help and offers a space to the world to Share their ideas (which is the table conform Environmental design tent

Dom Arigato - The Bowing House

Dom Arigato is a house inspired by the iconic form of a bow of thanks. The concept of the bowing house is to give the house a human-like character and soul that respects and engages with residents, visitors and the environment.

Love letter to Japan

Urban furniture that serves as a publicity and informative space. It combines both structural and abstract elements of the cherry tree, origami and antique maps. Love letter to Japan has a subway map, a reading area and a writing area (blank spaces) where the user can Environmental design tent

Bento

Based in the traditional Bento, brought to a contemporary scenario where is used as an object of union between people sharing a meal. Created as a gift for the Japanese people who opened the doors of their homes  and invited us in. The basic concept is to bring peace, love and g Environmental design tent

KOTONOHANA

Womb of Love

The main idea of this design is to recreate the mother’s womb in the most abstract ways representing the purest and altruist love bond between a mother and a child. Within an explosion of warm colors defining love as a curative undeniable feeling accompanying an endless Environmental design tent

Burrigato

Taking inspiration from the bur, the Burrigato is designed to show gratitude to others anonymously for their small acts of kindness in a very small way. Its own small barbs allow it to attach to clothing, delivering its gift to the recipient as a silent surprise and planting a se Environmental design tent

Hand

ARIGATO

stars on the ground

LOVE

「ARIGATO」

"A for arigato"

As we all know Japanese Apple is one of the most famous Japan agricultural products. Therefore, we would love to use Apple to represent the warmest thankfulness to those who support Japan during this diffiuclt time. "A" not only for Apple but also for arigato from Japan! Environmental design tent

In addition to adding "Arigato" to the English dictionary, I thought it would be proper to have to represented to the deaf community as well. The first seven frames spell out "Arigato" in American Sign Language. The last frame is a proposed sign for "Arigato", one that encompasses love and camara Environmental design tent

OURS IS ALL YOURS

THE INJURED HEART OF JAPAN IS HEALED BY ALL OF US.(A FRIEND IN NEED IS A FRIEND INDEED）

Growing Gratitude

The concept of the artwork is focused on　using nature, wildlife, and plant life, to metaphorically portray the growth　of love and gratitude in our world(hence, the roses forming the shape of　a heart). When we show support for those　in need, those in need show thanks　and g Environmental design tent

ARIGATO / THANK YOU

I Love Japan

Pin-back button (37mm)

Mugs for Japan

A hug is a way of welcome, consolation, and love to someone who feels alone. “Mugs for Japan” are cappuccino mugs intended to transmit the warmth felt through a sincere hug. Each mug embraces the hands and passes on a sensation of warmness thanks to the hot bever Environmental design tent

to be happy

Public Display of Affection

We love you Japan. This red dress is a result of interpreting love, Japan, and inspired by the Japanese, beautifully suited cartoon heroines I've always loved. Please continue to dream beautiful dreams. Arigato!

Hold Up

Tea cups divided into two pieces, one represents Japan and the other represents world support with the black color as symbol of strength. Is meant to demonstrate how world’s unity has been essential to the Japanese community. The white part is placed on a table only with the Environmental design tent

kiku- choko

Based on the chrysanthemum flower, its a small cup of sake or tea.The petal of chrysanthemum that embraces the cup represents the unity and force of the Japanese for overcoming the hard times this country has been through. Forehead the adversity a petal of the imperial flower.W Environmental design tent

Serenata to Japan

Serenata is when you express love and happiness with the help of the MARIACHI a typical mexican group. I took the strings of the instruments and the traditional hat to make my design,it is a product to have fun and feel part of it.With this swing I want to give a little p Environmental design tent

Mochiageru

Mochiageru, it's a chair, inspired in the support given by many countries to Japan, which helped them get back on their feet, and grow as high as the mountains.