2023 / / Professional

Re:Birth

• Company
  D-WEBER inc. / 4 DESIGN, Japan
• Lead Designer
  Kenichi Mizuno
• Client
  4 DESIGN
• Project Link
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To revive a small town workshop, a stool design was created with precision processing technology. Its beautiful and sturdy form captured global attention. The design focused on the material of steel pipes, combining hand craftsmanship and mechanical precision, embodying the skills and pride of each craftsman. It was named "Reverse," symbolizing regeneration and reversal, and representing the workshop's transformation into an aggressive company that changes direction.

Bio
Born in 1970, in Seto city, Aichi Prefecture. He has been a chief designer since 1992, and started his own studio in 2000. He is mainly involved in projects in the car industries. He is also active overseas.In addition, under the original brand [ 4-DESIGN by D-W ] that he started himself, he has announced a number of design products that pursue originality with respect for tradition and materials. He has recently produced works focusing on small

JIDA Japan Industrial Design Association Head of Japan Central Block
ADP ASIA DESIGNER COMMUNICATION PLATFORM Purple Member


TEDxAnjo2022 Speaker

Other prizes
LICC 2022 LONDON INTERNATIONAL CREATIVE CONPETIION [Shortlist] [Honorable Mention] [OFFICIAL SELECTION]x3 IDA DESIGN AWARD 2022 BRONZE ×4 & HONORBLE MENTION×1 (LOS ANGELS : INTERNATIONAL DESIGN AWARD) German Design Council GERMAN DESIGN AWARD 2022 SPECIAL×2 & NOMINEE×2 GERMAN DESIGN AWARD 2023 NOMINEE ICONIC AWARDS 2022: Innovative Interior celection×2 ASIA DESIGN PRIZE 2018 Finalist ASIA DESIGN PRIZE 2019 Winner ASIA DESIGN PRIZE 2020 Winner ASIA DESIGN PRIZE 2021 GRAND PRIZE & GOLD WINNER ASIA DESIGN PRIZE 2022 Winner