"Prototype Exhibition 02"

Izakaya dharma Cafe

Finished

Artists

Keiji Ashizawa, Ryoko Ando, Indesign, Katsuhiro Shimizu, Izumi Okayasu, Shinya Katsumata, Kentaro Kudo, Maki Kato, Akihiro Kumagaya, Chris Kirby, Miki Sakai, Shigeichiro Takeuchi, Thomas Antonietti et al.

An exhibition of prototype works by product designers, furniture designers, architects, and other creatives. This collection of prototypes and in-process design work illustrates the discovery, frustration and serendipity of the design process and highlights how prototypes are used as vehicles for solving problems and generating new ideas.

We are pleased to announce the second annual exhibit: "Prototype Exhibition 02". Having doubled in size since last year's successful debut, this year's prototype exhibit will also focus on pre-commercial prototype products by many rising designers. Moving beyond just a showcase of polished products, the displays delve into the design process by examining the sketches and models used by designers as they progress from idea to ﬁnal concept and creation. We aim to attract fellow designers, manufacturers, retailers, and clients to develop meaningful relationships and interaction. Indeed, through last year's exhibition, a number of prototypes went on to achieve commercialization while yet others were sold as limited edition pieces.

[Image: Jun Hashimoto/ Photo by Satoshi Asakawa]

Schedule

Oct 30 (Thu) 2008-Nov 3 (Mon) 2008