TAKEO PAPER SHOW 2004

The word "HAPTIC" means "tactile" or "stimulate the senses." This exhibition was a journey for the senses based on the theme "HAPTIC." Guests experienced new sensations designed to awaken the skin's sensory receptors.









Organizer: Kenya Hara + Nippon Design Center, Hara Design Institute
Future Materials Advisor: Ryu Yoshida
Science & Technology Advisors: Manabu Akaike + Hiroshi Ota



HAPTIC (1F)
An exhibition of numerous products designed to "stimulate the senses." The featured artists came from a variety of different fields, and approached the theme "HAPTIC" in a variety of different ways.

Creators: Masayo Ave Toyo Ito Kengo Kuma Taku Satoh Sam Hecht Jasper Morrison Yasuhiro Suzuki Reiko Sudo Shin Sobue Kosuke Tsumura Shuhei Hasado Kazunari Hattori Shigeru Ban Panasonic Design Company Keiko Hirano Naoto Fukasawa Matthiewu Manche Shunji Yamanaka Tokujin Yoshioka Manabu Akaike Hiroshi Ota Kenya Hara

Photo: Motoki Nihei (amana)






Organizer: Makoto Orisaki + Kenya Hara + Nippon Design Center, Hara Design Institute



FILING (3F)
Based on the philosophy of "filing," this exhibition showcased products in search of the ideal shape for filing, and a specific plan aimed at chaos management was proposed for stationery products.

Photo: Motoki Nihei (amana)