KOSHO TSUBOI

[ kóʊʃóʊ tsuboi ]

Product Designer

Born in 1980. Graduated from the Environmental Design Department of Tama Art University in 2004. After graduating from the university, he lived in a Zen temple, Sotoshu Daihonzan Sojiji, as a trainee. In 2006, Tsuboi participated in starting a new design brand ‘100%’ and designed for the brand. In 2007, he established Hironao Tsuboi Design. His representative works include Arflex OMEGA, iida LIGHT POOL, and 100% Sakurasaku glass. His flexible interpretation of the subjective environment and multilateral approaches are highly acclaimed. Product designs vary from tools to home appliances and furniture. In 2008, he was selected among 40 World Emerging Designers in I.D. Magazine. In 2010, He was one of ELLE DECO’s young Japanese design talent. He also received multiple prizes such as ADC NY, One Show Design, Red Dot Award, D&AD Global Awards, Good Design Award and more. 2008-2010,Professor at Tama Art University

KOSHO TSUBOI INC.

♯103, 3-16-6 Shinmachi, Setagaya-Ku, Tokyo 154-0014 Japan
Tel. 81-3-6413-7556
Founded Aug. 2013

1. PRODUCT DESIGN [ Industrial ・ Furniture ・ Art range ]
2. THINK TANK [ Design direction ・Produce ]
3. DESIGN CONSULTING [ Advisery・Planning ]
4. PRODUCTION [ Manufacture ・Produce ]
5. PACKAGE・GRAPHIC DESIGN

JAPAN Studio: ・DESIGNER : 3 person
・ENGINEERING PARTNER : 2 person
・MANAGEMENT : 1 person

CHINA Studio: ・DIRECTOR : 1 person
・DESIGNER : 3 person
・MANAGEMENT : 1 person