was born in Saga Prefecture, Japan in 1967. Studied at Kuwasawa Design School in Tokyo, ater graduating, he studied design under Shiro Kuramata (1987-1988) and Issey Miyake (1988-1992) and went free-lance in 1992. He established the Tokujin Yoshioka design office in 2000. His works include shop design for Issey Miyake, space design for Nissan, BMW, Shiseido. He planned exhibitions for Issey Miyake, Hermès, Muji and Peugeot. His product design series known as ‘tokyo-pop’, based on his previous ‘honey-pop design, introduced by Driade. His recent works include a street furniture piece at Roppongi hills entitled ‘chair disappears in the rain’.

is a true purity jewel. A halogen bulb inserted on the side of the lamp broadcasts a luminous ray to the breadth totally transparent, similar to crystal. Inspired by the traditional Japanese Tofu, this lamp is the result of a delicate manufacture process and cutting technique, a complex work for an absolute purity and design. Made of methacrylate (PMMA) and aluminum, this striking rectangular lamp becomes complete when the illuminant is inserted. Halogen MR11 10w bulb is included. ToFU is in the permanent collection of Design of the Museum of Modern Art, New York.