DESIGNTIDE TOKYO

we+

A contemporary design studio founded in 2013 by Toshiya Hayashi and Hokuto Ando, it shapes new perspectives and values through unique methods of creation and expression grounded in research and experimentation. The studio presents self-initiated projects both domestically and internationally that have been born from daily research, applying insights gained from these projects to a range of commissioned work, including R&D, installations, branding, product development, spatial design, and art direction for various companies and organizations. Their works are housed in institutions such as the Vitra Design Museum in Germany.

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EXHIBITION / AWARD
  • 2023: FRAME Awards Furniture of the Year / Refoam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • 2023: Wallpaper* Design Award Best Elements of Surprise/ Refoam, London, UK
  • 2023: Dezeen Awards Emerging design studio of the year (Public Vote) / we+, London, UK
  • 2024: Fuorisalone Award Media Partners Special Mention / Straordinaria, Milan, Italy
  • 2019: ELLE DECOR International Design Awards Young Designer of the Year (Nominated by Japan Edition) / we+, Tokyo, Japan