Interview with Miwako Tanahashi
I am an interior designer at Idea Interior Design Office in Tokyo, Japan. The scope of my work includes restaurant design, retail store design, and office design.
Designer Interview
13 June 2022
I think it was influenced by my father's work in architecture. Ever since I was a little girl, I loved drawing and making things, and I thought that if I were to make a career out of what I loved, I would have to be a designer.
We are an interior design firm located in Tokyo, Japan. I do interior design for restaurants and commercial facilities.
Things that enrich our lives.
I like pieces that are simple and make me feel attached to them.
Carlo Scarpa, Castelvecchio, of the Old Castle
He has successfully incorporated modern elements with the majesty and gravity of the castle. The incorporation of new materials and subtle, delicate teal is exquisite.
He has successfully incorporated modern elements with the majesty and gravity of the castle. The incorporation of new materials and subtle, delicate teal is exquisite.
Office entrance door
Wood, metal, glass
When imagining the three-dimensional from the plan
I look for simplicity, but also playfulness and affection.
It's a lot of fun!
Sense of accomplishment and joy
The importance of the concept, inspiration, and passion
Whether the designer's personality is well utilized
Proposals for the betterment of society and the environment, and the responsibility to promote them
While fragmentation is increasing, on the other hand, there is also a great differentiation that is all connected by technology. I believe that design will enter into people's lives in more nooks and crannies and take on greater significance.
We do not hold exhibitions.
Watching movies and traveling
A style that is simple yet soft and endearing
Because I think that if you follow the world's trends too much, you will get bored too quickly, and the design that will be loved by people for a longer period of time is a design that is simple yet gives a sense of attachment.
Because I think that if you follow the world's trends too much, you will get bored too quickly, and the design that will be loved by people for a longer period of time is a design that is simple yet gives a sense of attachment.
I live in Tokyo. Among the cultural heritage of Japan, those related to architecture have a great influence on me. The advantage of Tokyo is that there are many industries in various fields. That makes the scope of design that much wider. The disadvantage is the scrap-and-build mentality of destroying and building.
I am willing to cooperate generously if requested.
I think it is important to clearly communicate what the company is requesting. For example, hold a competition to solicit proposals from a wide range of designers. We believe that we can select a good designer by examining the designer's personality and proposal, not based on performance.
Depending on the project, I start by doing research and drawing rough sketches.
Floor stand light, bedside lamp, iPad, glass cup, TV monitor
Think about and know what and why you like about the things you like.
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?
Restaurant owner, construction company
Stand lights, light fixtures
Because they are important elements that set the mood of the space.
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).