FUMA FUJIWARA
Japan
Fuma Fujiwara is a young designer based in Okinawa. He was born in Shiga Prefecture, on the mainland of Japan, in October 2001. In his 18th year, he moved to Okinawa, Japan's southernmost island group. Okinawa Prefecture is a Japanese city with beautiful nature and folk culture. He studied design in beautiful nature. He creates products with a background in Japanese nature and culture. His mission is to convey the nature and culture of Japan to as many people as possible. Recently in Tokyo, he presented furniture made from materials unique to Okinawa. Next, he will send out new discoveries to the world. Access FUMA FUJIWARA Newsroom
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Fuma Fujiwara
Stool
The project started with making furniture out of small-diameter trees and scrap wood. Wood in Okinawa is felled due to natural disasters and road expansion. However, in recent years, road expansion has decreased due to environmental considerations, so wood is also shrinking. To continue making Okinawa furniture, it was necessary to use small materials. Therefore, the Layer stool were created by combining various types of wood. It is made from upcycled waste. This design proposes a new value by reconstructing the waste material from Okinawan wood into blocks.
A' Furniture Design Award - Silver (2023) - Access Fuma Fujiwara Stool Press Kit