oji masanori

Originally trained as an architect, Oji Masanori now designs everyday items that fit comfortably into everyday life. Drawing on mateirals and skills of traditional Japanese craft, Oji's items are essential and truly functional.

He is specialized in bottle openers, cutting boards and tablewares, making them useful and beautiful everyday items. Packages and all the graphics are also by Oji, handling most of the process exclusively.

Biography

* 1974 born in Eba-Cho, Hiroshima city, Japan

1997 Hiroshima institute of technology Faculty of environmental studies, Environmental design subject Bachelor of Architecture

1997 Architect office architect

1998 Graphic office designer

1999 msg. one of founders

2004 Oji & Design founder

 

Exhibitions

2009 FOR STOCKISTS EXHIBITION, Japan

2010 Thoughts from Japan, Milano

2010 Direktorenhaus, Berlin, Germany

 

Awards

2003 [Chrono Mirror] JIDA Dyson Design Award Second prize

2003 [Texture Index & Seal] Kokuyo Design Award 2003 Second prize

2004 [Switch Tray] Kokuyo Design Award 2004 Second prize

2009 [FUTAGAMI] Interior Lifestyle Awards All About Style Store Award

 

Publications

2009 MONOCLE issue 26 Sep

2009 FLAME issue 70 Sep./Oct.

2009 MONOCLE issue 29 Dec.

 

Artist portfolio

Futagami Collection:Bottle Openers | Waku (back) 46€ / Mikaduki (left) 37€ / Nishoku (right) 32€
Chopstick rests | Senkou (back) 78€ / Yotsuduki (left) 65€ / Matataki (middle) 60€ / Kesshou (right) 50€
Pot Stands | Tsuki (back L) 54€ / Taiyou (back R) | 54€ / Hoschi (back L) 47€ / Ginga (back R) 62€
Brass Knife keeper (5 knives) 198€
Kaduko collection: Butter case (back) 98€ / Butter case half (front) 69€
Kaduko plate (small) 65€ / (medium) 86€
Cutting board (small) 94€ / (medium) 130€
Pot Stands, Bagel Trivet 55€
Magewa Collection: Cup with Bowl 29€