TPH Cypress Tissuepapierhouder by Noriko Otaka is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award in Zilver in Meubelontwerp Competition Category.
ZilverMeubels· 2021
TPH Cypress Tissuepapierhouder
by Noriko Otaka
Client: Noriko otaka
A' Design Award in Zilver Winner in Meubels Category
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The Design
About TPH Cypress Tissuepapierhouder
De TPH Cypress heeft een eenvoudige en minimale vorm waarbij papier tussen twee omgekeerde V-vormige trays wordt geklemd en er van bovenaf uit wordt gehaald. Een prachtige papierhouder gemaakt met behulp van de traditionele Japanse techniek genaamd Hikimage met Kiso-cipres. Kiso staat bekend om de productie van cipressen. Aan de achterkant van de bovenste lade is een metalen fitting bevestigd. Als gevolg hiervan neemt het gewicht toe en vermindert de wrijving, waardoor een soepele verwijdering mogelijk is. Kisocipres is zeer antibacterieel, heeft een zeer mooie nerf en heeft een verfrissende geur.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award in Zilver
TPH Cypress Tissuepapierhouder is winnaar van de A' Design Award in Zilver, een buitengewoon prestigieuze erkenning die wordt toegekend aan topontwerpen die prachtig en indrukwekkend zijn. Winnaars in Zilver zijn enorm briljante en uiterst creatieve werken die de uitmuntende expertise, het talent en de scherpzinnigheid van hun ontwerpers illustreren. TPH Cypress Tissuepapierhouder wordt verwacht een prachtig paradepaardje te zijn dat opmerkelijk professioneel en diepgaand innovatief is. Dit ontwerp dat de A' Design Award in Zilver heeft gewonnen, is een hoogst opmerkelijke, bewonderde uitvinding die baat en de grenzen van kunst, wetenschap, ontwerp en technologie verlegt. TPH Cypress Tissuepapierhouder is een zeer benijde creatie die verlangens oproept, positieve gevoelens brengt en verbazing en verwondering doet ontvlammen.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- TPH CYPRESS has a simple and minimal shape in which paper is sandwiched between two inverted V-shaped trays and taken out from above. A beautiful paper holder made using Kiso cypress material and using the traditional "Hikimage" technique. A metal fitting is attached to the back side of the upper tray. As a result, the weight is increased and friction is reduced, enabling smooth removal. Kiso cypress is highly antibacterial, has a very beautiful grain, and has a refreshing scent.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Japanese Cypress "Hinoki" / W260 × D145 × H80 mm / A box made by Japanese paper / Hikimage technique.
- Tags
- TPH cypress, corino2910, TPH HINOKI, Paper holder cypress, Japanese cypress holder
- Production Technology
- Japanese craftsmen in Kiso Town, Nagano Prefecture make full use of traditional "Hikimage" techniques. "Hikimage" is a special technique that makes a cut in a tree and bends it. Kiso cypress has high antibacterial properties and can be said to be the best material for tissue paper holders.
- Design Challenge
- In order to reproduce the optimum angle with HIKIMAGE, it was very difficult to calculate the number of cuts and the distance considering the thickness of the board. Also there was also the problem that the brightness of the upper tray floated when the tissue paper was taken out. A brass hemisphere was attached to the bottom of the top tray to design a smooth takeout.
- Research
- Hikimage is a time consuming technique. Hikimage is used for furniture, etc., but it has been lost due to the advent of inexpensive chemical materials.Hikimage is an environmentally friendly technique that uses natural materials. We adopted this technique, which is also a traditional Japanese technique, as an opportunity to let many people know about it.
- Inspiration
- The skill of Japanese craftsmen is high, and there is a delicate craftsmanship unique to Japanese people. I thought of an item that everyone needs, that is always present in the house, and that does not change shape. Another reason was that I couldn't find the design I wanted to use for the tissue paper holder.
After the TPH leather and steel materials that won the award in 2019-2020, I thought of a cypress, modern and beautiful holder that is a traditional Japanese material. - Project Duration
- The Project started from April 2019 in Kisohirasawa, Nagano. The sample finished to make in October 2019. Announced at the venue of OMOTENASHI selection in December 2019.
- Operation Flow
- Take the tissue paper out of the package and put it in a cypress tray for use. The scent of cypress, which has a healing effect, creates a relaxing space.
- Patents
- OWNER OF THE UTILITY MODEL RIGHT No.3215044
- Image Credits
- Web direction by Kentaro Iizuka from HOWL STREET JAPAN.
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