The project started with making furniture out of small-diameter trees and scrap wood. Wood in Okinawa is felled due to natural disasters and road expansion. However, in recent years, road expansion has decreased due to environmental considerations, so wood is also shrinking. To continue making Okinawa furniture, it was necessary to use small materials. Therefore, the Layer stool were created by combining various types of wood. It is made from upcycled waste. This design proposes a new value by reconstructing the waste material from Okinawan wood into blocks.
Fuma Fujiwara is a young designer based in Okinawa. He was born in Shiga Prefecture, on the mainland of Japan, in October 2001. In his 18th year, he moved to Okinawa, Japan's southernmost island group. Okinawa Prefecture is a Japanese city with beautiful nature and folk culture. He studied design in beautiful nature. He creates products with a background in Japanese nature and culture. His mission is to convey the nature and culture of Japan to as many people as possible. Recently in Tokyo, he presented furniture made from materials unique to Okinawa. Next, he will send out new discoveries to the world.
Fuma Fujiwara is a young designer based in Okinawa. He creates products with a background in Japanese nature and culture. His mission is to convey the nature and culture of Japan to as many people as possible. Recently in Tokyo, he presented furniture made from materials unique to Okinawa. Next, he will send out new discoveries to the world.
Results will be Announced to Public on April 15, 2026. Visit our winners' page on April 15, 2026 to see the worlds' leading designs, ideas, trends and concepts in 2026.
Registration to A' Design Award & Competition 2025-2026 period is now open. Register and upload your design today to know how good your design is: get a complimentary preliminary score.