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WA: The Essence of Japanese Design
$80
WA: The Essence of Japanese Design
Rossella Menegazzo, Stefania Piotti and Kenya Hara
Through some 300 objects this book explores contemporary Japanese design: from everyday objects and packaging to interior design and lighting elements. Ultimately the book aims to explore the way in which Japanese design manages to harness its materials – whether natural or synthetic – and at the same time combines respect for tradition with forward-thinking and experimentation.