Interview with Hitoshi Motomura

We are an interior design firm located in Ginza, Tokyo, Japan. My main work is interior design for restaurants and commercial facilities.

I think it is the first priority among many things. A necessary element in choosing something.

I like simple furniture. I especially like chairs.

I especially like Mario Bellini's cab. I think the design is simple and sophisticated, and the curves that can be seen in the details and the sharp silhouette that makes use of the material of leather are wonderful.

Office layout and big table

When thinking about a flat layout

To discover a line that kills two birds with one stone.

Fun and uplifting.

I think it is most enjoyable when it is completed in my imagination, just before it is realized.

One stroke and contemplation

I think it is important to see if the design can retain its beauty. I think a design that breaks or gets dirty easily is not good.

To show that sensitivity is essential to the essence of the words functional and efficient.

I believe that we are constantly evolving. The finished products around us are becoming simpler, yet more complex in function. I don't think that pursuit will ever stop.

We do not hold exhibitions.

Most of the inspiration comes from the words of the client, "This is what I want to do.

The design emphasizes simplicity and ease of use. This design style is brushed up by solving various problems.

I live in Tokyo. Cons are that it is a city of miscellaneous, mass consumption, and scrap-and-build. Pros are that there is still a spirit of tradition and design that lives on in the new.

I am willing to cooperate generously if requested.

I feel that companies are ordering too much and as a result, only the same things are being made. I think we can do a good job with designers by making the direction of the companies as clear as the choice of designers.

There is nothing set in stone.

MODE (armchair we made this time), i phone, Alfa Romeo MITO, ruler, thermal cup

Be humble and don't listen to design stories told by older designers.

The good thing is that I can see things from different angles. The bad part is that I stick to what I like.

To be less line and more selective.

The ability to see and feel.

Paper and pen. mac and vector works.

When we design as a team, we divide the roles.

1 to 3 months

Why did you become a designer?

To have designed a bar as one designer for the first time.

Restaurant owner, construction company

Stand lights, light fixtures
Because they are important elements that set the mood of the space.

I want to do more product design as well as interior design.

Develop by myself or work in a team.

I have, but I will keep it to myself.

Email me(in English), call me (in Japanese only).