'ippon' desk light made from cardboard tubing
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the history of japan's paper industry began with 'washi' and continued with the development of various types
of paper, including western types made from pulp. today, there are a range sizes, thicknesses and textures
of the much used product to support our daily needs. paper has become something so mundane, that sometimes
we forget its importance in our lives.

'cuiora' is a collection of objects by qurz inc., made from paper. the products exercise the possibilities of paper
through a number of designs meant for the everyday.


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the 'ippon' desk light is made from a cardboard tube. it is cut diagonally at its centre point so that it can rest in an
'L' formation, or be twisted to stand in a vertical position. the light uses a fluorescent lamp which emits a soft light.




'paper flash' flashlight
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qurz inc., has designed two flashlights made from hard cylindrical paper. one has a plastic head where the light
source is located. the other has the bulb housed inside the shaft, which shows the texture of the paper
when it is lit.





designer takumi shimamura of qurz inc.
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