DESIGN TALKS plus S09E05 · New Standards

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A standard classic commands a steady demand regardless of passing trends. In this episode, we explore designs can speak to the changing times but also appeal over the long-term. Such items hold onto historic threads while also drawing on necessary technology, humor or versatility. Product designer Suzuki Keita explores a wide variety of everyday items and examines the products users will consider the new standards of the future.

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1. 1 1. Defying Common Sense2023-01-04 · 30mArchitect Tanijiri Makoto is known for his off-the-wall designs that both innovate and inspire people to rethink architectural conventions. Besides designing houses and business fa
2. 2 2. Future of Local Textiles2023-02-09 · 30mFujiyoshida in Yamanashi Prefecture is a textile town benefiting from clean water from Mt. Fuji. In 2022, it held FUJI TEXTILE WEEK, a paean to the art of fabric. Artists from Japa
3. 3 3. Design Hunting in Shimane2023-02-23 · 30mAncient myths and legends abound in Shimane prefecture. Top quality minerals including silver, copper and iron have long been found here, hence the Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine and the
4. 4 4. Inspiration from Traditional Craftsmanship2023-03-02 · 30mDesigners today are torn between the constant demand for something new and the requirements of sustainability. Some young creatives are turning to traditional craftsmanship and shi
5. 5 5. New Standards2023-03-09 · 30mA standard classic commands a steady demand regardless of passing trends. In this episode, we explore designs can speak to the changing times but also appeal over the long-term. Su
6. 6 6. Tokyo City Streets2023-03-15 · 30mCities around the world are reexamining their infrastructure. In response to the UN SDGs and environmental issues, cities are turning away from car-focused planning to models that
7. 7 7. Evolving Bonsai2023-03-23 · 30mBonsai recreate vast natural landscapes in the confines of a plant pot. This unique Japanese culture is known by its original name around the world, and for many young people has b