OUR THEME

For the LAKE COMO DESIGN FESTIVAL 2024 exhibition at Como Lake in Italy, we have expanded on last year's research by incorporating sustainable materials and advanced technology to reimagine and innovate traditional craftsmanship.

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- Lightness in Tradition -

This project focuses on the integration of Japanese traditional crafts and technology, specifically exploring the craft of washi paper to create a craft that can transition smoothly with time. In this project, the raw liquid of washi is dripped using a plotter, transforming it into drops that allow for the creation of washi paper in any desired shape and thickness from digital data. By incorporating technology into the 1,300-year-old Japanese traditional craft of washi, the project generates new textures of washi paper.

- Material Lightness -

One of the raw materials for washi paper is kozo, which has long fibers allowing for the creation of thinner and lighter paper than standard pulp. This product proposal maximizes the characteristics of washi paper, suggesting a product that sways with the wind by the lake or movement of people, forming a site-specific installation.
Additionally, the unique texture created by the plotter's droplets accentuates the gentle reflective properties of washi paper. washi paper is water-soluble, reusable, and environmentally friendly due to its low environmental impact.
We propose an installation that combines lightness in tradition with material lightness.