Musubi Stool by Mizuki Chinen |
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| DESIGN NAME: Musubi PRIMARY FUNCTION: Stool INSPIRATION: This stool was inspired by the word Musubi. Musubi is one of the traditional Japanese Shinto concepts, and it is the idea that things and life are formed by connecting various things. It was created with the hope that the person who uses this stool will be connected to good things. UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The shape of this stool is based on the motif of a bow-knotted mizuhiki. Mizuhiki is a decorative cord used in Japanese culture to wrap gifts for celebrations. Among them, the bow-knotted mizuhiki is a way of tying that is used for joyful celebrations no matter how many times it is used. Additionally, when viewed from the front, the stool appears to have a linear design, but from an angle, the seat reveals a gentle curve. OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: This stool is divided into two parts and can be folded to make it compact when not in use. It can be easily assembled by simply inserting the parts without using nails or screws. PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The project started in January 2025 in Okinawa. FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY: Furniture Design |
PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: A technique called paper hinge is used to join the boards together. Paper hinge is a technique used in traditional Japanese folding screens. Also, this stool is made of cedar wood. Cedar is soft, lightweight, and strong. Moreover, it is a material that does not easily deteriorate even in humid places, making it suitable for the hot and humid climate of Japan. SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: 410mm x 230 mm x 430 mm TAGS: Design, Chair, Furniture, Furniture Design RESEARCH ABSTRACT: We researched how to incorporate traditional Japanese techniques and materials into the design. CHALLENGE: I had a hard time figuring out how to make it strong with just wood and paper, and how to prevent it from breaking. We have reviewed the design many times in order to achieve both durability as a stool and the convenience of disassembling it. ADDED DATE: 2025-02-25 01:52:58 TEAM MEMBERS (1) : IMAGE CREDITS: Mizuki Chinen, 2024. |
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NAME: Chinen Mizuki PROFILE: Mizuki Chinen aims to create beautiful and easy-to-use products inspired by traditional culture, nature, and everyday objects. |
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Musubi Stool by Mizuki Chinen is Winner in Furniture Design Category, 2024 - 2025.· Read the interview with designer Mizuki Chinen for design Musubi here.· Press Members: Login or Register to request an exclusive interview with Mizuki Chinen. · Click here to register inorder to view the profile and other works by Mizuki Chinen. |
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