This is a rebound off of my previous post, but I thought it deserved a little more attention. Chris Kirby is an industrial designer based out of Tokyo. His mesmerizing new work is called negative pendant lamp. Fully utilizing the transparent characteristics of porcelain, the negative pendant lamp is a sculpture by day and glowing lamp by night.

images courtesy of Chris Kirby. Photos by Max Hodges.

I’m so very excited about the 2nd prototype EXHIBITION that is scheduled to take place at Gotanda Sonic in Tokyo. Last year’s was great and I’m sure this year will be even better! Thirty (mostly) Japanese designeres & architects will be showcasing prototypes of new work in an attempt to deconstruct the final product and focus on the process. Here is a sneak peak of some of the work that will be on display from October 30th.

And it looks like Jean Snow, a respected blogger/writer in the Japanese design community, has joined the exhibition committee!

Spiral Lamp by Chris Kirby

Peeler; a set of greeting cards designed by Akihiro Kumagaya. Love these! Can’t wait for them to be commercialized.

ASO / TANE by Naoya Misawa. This is an awesome concept, born from a will to escape from the hegemony of center-based tea cup saucers!

Paper Size Tote by Miki Sakai of MS4D.