The Hall of Fame: Takashi Sugimoto

I've decided that since now I will introduce one by one, individuals who have made significant contributions to the growth and prominence of the design field. Today it's Takashi Sugimoto.




Architect Takashi Sugimoto, born in Tokyo in 1945, studied metal sculpture before graduating from the Crafts Course of the Faculty of Fine Arts of Tokyo University of Fine Arts and Music in 1968. He founded Super Potato in 1973 and became a professor at the Musashino University of Fine Arts in 1992. He received the Mainichi Design Award in 1985 and 1986, as well as the Interior Design Association Award in 1992. Takashi Sugimoto is a visionary founder and president of Super Potato Co as well. By finding contemporary expression for important concepts present in traditional Japan and combining materials in unexpected ways to create exciting spaces, Super Potato's work has had a significant impact on interior design in Japan and around the world. More: www.superpotato.jp

Below, some of his concepts:

Rosatio

Rosato is a large, quatrefoil-shaped damask with an intense factor, offered in seven colorways including a high-contrast flocked version. It is part of the Design Works Plaza Collection, which includes 16 patterns and coordinating textures. More: yorkcontract.com

Give a Hoot's

Funky and fun! Recalling the '60's and '70's, when even the owls were feeling groovy, Give a Hoot's wool yarn is hooked and tufted into soft shag and chunky loops. Ladies and Gentelmen, it's a limited edition. More: www.companyc.com

Caroline Swift and her glass bubbles

Her philosophy for her products are that.. 'all materials are natural, all products are made with integrity, often inspired by nature, and that every piece is unique'. Glass Baubles are handblown in Italy in Mandarin, lime green, pale rose, or black-amethyst. Black or white Porcelain Hanging Flowers come 30 to a string. Recon that those glass bubbles are delightful objects to grace every home! All available on Caroline Swift's website and online shop: www.carolineswift.com