Interview with Sayoko Shibuya

My favourite is definitely wood. It is not easy material to work with, but I would love to see its characteristic features and take it into designs.

As soon as seeing its realisation, of course feeling achievement in my mind but also carefully see if there is any improvements could be made more.

I like observing people, reading and walking. Ideas is everywhere.

Stepping out aside to see the design from third point of view.

I do use a variety of machines, software and hand sketching. Starting with rough sketches and notes, reserch, develop with 3D CAD software, physical mock ups with soft wood, or even card board, testing materials with wood, metal, casting any sort of ways.

I would make mock ups as soon as I get rough design. As problems always come up during making and developing processes. To solve the problems and develop projects, this is the best ways for me.

I am always fascinated with wood. It is not easy material to work with, as every piece has different features and characters, that is why I can not stop liking it.

I am curretnly workng on a new project which is creating products/furniture with some sort of texture on the material's surface.

I usually do work by myself, and sometimes discuss projects with my friends who are also designers. I am also interested in working as a team, so if there's a chance I would love to.

You could rearch me by email, it is probably the easiest way.