The first mobile phones were designed to be solely communication tools. Over time, technology has advanced and transformed how mobile phones are used today. Smartphones today also serve as our wallet, camera, planner and diary. They carry a lot of...
The world’s plastic waste crisis is a snowballing phenomenon. However, there is also a growth in public awareness and action taken by businesses and organizations. buøy is one such brand. Social Products Award (2021) winner buøy is an upcycle...
MUJI has launched a monthly furniture subscription service that allows customers to rent basic furniture such as beds, desks and chairs at affordable prices. This service is available at 182 MUJI stores nationwide. A sharing economy for furniture...
Mori, a brand from HumanForum Co. Ltd., is a used clothing store that advocates the concept of second-hand retail. They carry over 6000 vintage clothing and items from all over the world. Mori launched MORI MEMBERS two weeks ago, a subscription...
WAON is Japan’s first joint residential care facility for the disabled and rescue animals. This service was started by anispi Holdings, an issue-driven company founded in 2016. The team focuses on human and animal welfare and work toward...
COVID-19 has impacted the tourism industry in Japan, affecting the nation’s progress in regional revitalization. To counter the pandemic’s impact, Mie Prefecture Government, TASKAJI, and JTB Communication Design are launching the...
The 14th edition of MICHELIN Guide Tokyo has been announced. The city is a prominent figure in the MICHELIN collection and has a selection of 446 restaurants for MICHELIN Guide Tokyo 2021. Amongst the list are 12 Three Star restaurants, 42 Two Star...
A 2014 survey showed that over 80 percent of consumers in the United States prefer food options that protect the environment. It becomes evident that there is a growing interest by modern consumers in the landscape of food sustainability. Existing...
The world has a plastic problem. Did you know that the world produces more than 380 million tonnes of plastic each year? Most plastics are not biodegradable, and its excessive production has impacted the environment in many ways, such as pollution...
Spatial design brand parkERs’ original soil, parkERs soil, is a recipient of the 2020 Good Design Award. parkERs soil is upcycled potting soil made from the reuse of discarded raw materials. This sustainable soil is made of coconut fiber...