crystal chair at ‘second nature’ by tokujin yoshioka image © designboomdesignboom’s snapshort report of tokyo design week 2008 is now online – see over 300 images here https://www.designboom.com/snapshots/tokyo_design_week_2008.html the 2008 tokyo design week saw the 4th year of 100% design tokyo which again hosted the designboom mart. other events included design tide and numerous installations on show across the city’s stores, galleries, hotels and museums.
‘i-sobot’ by tomy company limited image © designboom
designboom snapshot report: tokyo design week 2008 https://www.designboom.com/snapshots/tokyo_design_week_2008.html
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