Born in 1977 in Tokyo.
Japanese and French.
Graduated in 2001 from Ensci-Les Ateliers, Paris.
Lives and works in Paris.
Collaborates since 2002 as a freelance designer with Jasper Morrison Office for Design (Paris office). In charge of projects for various clients such as Alessi, Cappellini, Flos, Kreo, Magis, Muji and Vitra.
Also has worked for the following clients :
JIA inc. : Tableware design (2010 : still in development)
Christofle Japan : Graphic design for a series of silver gift items (2008).
Arc International : Tableware design, group project with Claire Le Sage (2006 - 2007 : still in development)
RATP and FNAC : Prospective design researches within the Art&Fact collective, art directed by Gaël Hiétin (2005 - 2006).
Caravansérail : Display furniture design for a “Special order museum” for the Omotesando Louis Vuitton store, Tokyo (2002).
Pa design : "Mizukili", foldable colander made from a sheet of polypropylen (1997).
Tutoring and jurys :
Since 2009 : Diploma director at Ensci-Les Ateliers.
2010 : Member of the diploma jury, L’Ecole Boulle.
Since 2005 : Member of the admission jury, Ensci-Les Ateliers.
2005 : Member of the diploma jury, L’Ecole de Design Nantes Atlantique.
2005 : Direction with Alban Le Henry of a design workshop around outdoor furniture, L’Ecole de Design Nantes Atlantique.