Miyu Nakashima

I was born and raised in Tokyo and had my Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Architecture and Design. From my university years, I researched the relationship between patterns and structures in Architecture and experienced the charm and wide possibilities of geometric patterns alongside Japanese parametric pattern artist Tokolo Asao. As I firmly believe that getting to know Islamic Architecture which combines basic shapes and lines to achieve geometric patterns is, in fact, going back to the design basics where a designer can build a strong foundation, in 2012, I had moved to Istanbul from Tokyo where I had already got vast experience in modern architecture. After studying the Organic pattern design of tile art which is indispensable for traditional Islamic architecture under the famous Ceramic tile artist Fatma San, I worked as a modern Islamic designer at Hassa Architecture that builds mosques and cultural centers around the world.

“Miyu Nakashima Design” is an abstract reflection of my architectural background. After working as a space-dependent Architectural designer for a long time, I wanted to be a location-independent artist and create a work of art that I could touch, experience, and share with the whole world easily. In this process, I decided to make parametric jewelry designs in which I could best use my architectural pattern design experience that I have been working on and developing for years. Instead of traditional methods, I prefer 3D printing because then I can direct all my energy solely to design innovation.

For now, 3D printing technology is important to me as it saves me time to speed up the production process and I can focus on design.

There is a feeling of excitement and joy when the basic shape starts to form.

The last exhibition was held in Italy. While I am currently interviewing, I have an exhibition in Turkey and China.

I often get inspired by my architectural designer experiences, and from the organic shape that exists in nature.

After working as an architectural designer for a long time, now I am a location-independent artist.

My most used software are Grasshopper, Rhino 3D, Photoshop, and Illustrator.

As a parametric designer, my goal is to get rid of the real-world production constraints and design freely in the metaverse.

I was born and raised in Tokyo and had my Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Architecture and Design. From my university years, I researched the relationship between patterns and structures in Architecture and experienced the charm and wide possibilities of geometric patterns alongside Japanese parametric pattern artist Tokolo Asao. As I firmly believe that getting to know Islamic Architecture which combines basic shapes and lines to achieve geometric patterns is, in fact, going back to the design basics where a designer can build a strong foundation, in 2012, I had moved to Istanbul from Tokyo where I had already got vast experience in modern architecture. After studying the Organic pattern design of tile art which is indispensable for traditional Islamic architecture under the famous Ceramic tile artist Fatma San, I worked as a modern Islamic designer at Hassa Architecture that builds mosques and cultural centers around the world. My design methodology/vision is based on my work experience in Tokyo and Istanbul.

Even when I was a child, I was always a visual person. I used to draw almost everything that was in my mind. As a person who always thinks visually, the best way to be me is to be a designer.

For me, one of the most challenging stages of the Parametric design is to create the basic structure, there is a feeling of excitement when the basic shape starts to form.

As a parametric designer, my goal is to get rid of the real-world production constraints and design freely in the metaverse.

As a digital designer, I follow design technology trends as much as possible. I do research on how technology will change production in the next years.

It is purely instinctive for me to decide whether the design is ready or not. If I get stuck or dissatisfied with my design, I take a break from the design process. Taking a break helps me to see the deficiencies that I couldn't see before. By eliminating these deficiencies, I continue to design by taking a break until I decide the design is ready.

The BIROI collection that I was awarded. As a macro-scale architecture designer, the Biroi collection is the first micro-scale jewelry I have created. My biggest challenge was to move the elegance I am familiar with from the heights of the macro dimension to the micrometric precision of 3d printing.

I was born and raised in Tokyo and had my Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Architecture and Design. From my university years, I researched the relationship between patterns and structures in Architecture and experienced the charm and wide possibilities of geometric patterns alongside Japanese parametric pattern artist Tokolo Asao. As I firmly believe that getting to know Islamic Architecture which combines basic shapes and lines to achieve geometric patterns is, in fact, going back to the design basics where a designer can build a strong foundation, in 2012, I had moved to Istanbul from Tokyo where I had already got vast experience in modern architecture. After studying the Organic pattern design of tile art which is indispensable for traditional Islamic architecture under the famous Ceramic tile artist Fatma San, I worked as a modern Islamic designer at Hassa Architecture that builds mosques and cultural centers around the world.

Even when I was a child, I was always a visual person. I used to draw almost everything that was in my mind. As a person who always thinks visually, being a designer is the best way to describe me.

The BIROI collection that I was awarded. As a macro-scale architecture designer, the Biroi collection is the first micro-scale jewelry I have created. My biggest challenge was to move the elegance I am familiar with from the heights of the macro dimension to the micrometric precision of 3d printing.

As we gain experience, we naturally create a certain comfort zone. Do not be afraid to step out of your comfort zone, be open to new ideas and new technologies.