Atsushi Sakai
ARTISTS & CRAFTSMEN AT ORYOKI
"My vision is to discover the original purpose of a product, interpret it in a modern way, and redesign it. Functionality is always the focus of a product. In my design, the aim is to bring this out optimally and create something impressive for the eyes to evoke emotions in the viewer. Ideally, this creates a value experience that evokes surprise, beauty, fun, joy, and kindness."
Everyday Items with Traditional Craftsmanship
Our goal is to design products that are both beautiful and functional, and that have added value and market worth based on market research. The characteristics of the materials are optimally implemented using traditional craftsmanship. This results in furniture and everyday products that bring long-lasting joy to their owner.
Curriculum Vitae
1997 Graduated from Kuwasawa Design Institute
1997 Yasuo Kondo Design Office
2003 Studied under CURIOSITY Guenael Nikola
2007 Founded GRAVITY
Awards
2002 Awarded Toyama Design Award
2008 Excellence Award Design Competition
Kyushu Onsen Ryokan Guest Room
2010 Awarded Toyama Design Award
2014 International Lacquerware Exhibition / Ishikawa 2014 Award