DESIGN TALKS plus (2015)
What is good design? And what is its power? From traditional to cutting edge, we explore Japanese designs that are literally shaping our lives.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Andrea PompilioSelf - Presenter
Shaula VogueSelf - PresenterImages
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