Which designer do you admire?
1168 sats \ 7 comments \ @cryotosensei 4 Mar Design
Now that the designers here help me establish how showering is a great avenue for our creative juices to flow, I was just thinking about how my article on Hayao Miyazaki attracted so many admiring voices. This might be the reason why I had the idea for this article while showering my baby girl yesterday!
So which designer do you admire for his/her work? I know design encompasses many fields, but I guess even if we are not familiar with your role models, we can all learn a bit about them through your sharing!
The designer who captured my heart and imagination? Yayoi Kusama.
I first encountered her work when I visited Naoshima, an island in Kagawa Prefecture that is an art hub. Just imagine this weird pumpkin juxtaposed against the incredibly blue sky and sea 🌊
How not to fall in love?!
My love for her was cemented when more than 120 of her works weee displayed at the National Gallery in my country.
I still remember standing in the spacious room and being awestruck by this garden of 1,500 stainless steel balls. They shone brightly, reflecting my body from all angles. What a way to be confronted with my appearance. I didn’t quite know what to think, but I remember being trigger happy.
Another artwork I fondly remember is this yellow and black dotted room. It was bright and cheerful and outlandish. It also surprised me by having a mirrored cube in the centre. I peeked through that and was transported into a field of dotted pumpkins. 🎃
Apparently, Kusama suffered from hallucinations and anxiety attacks when she was young. Her mother often got her to spy on her philandering dad - and the constant stress and tension overwhelmed her. That was how she “saw” a “speaking” pumpkin for the first time, which explains why pumpkins are a recurring theme in her work.
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My wife is from Kumamoto, so I went to the One Piece shop in Kumamoto City before. Sharing my write-up, if you don’t mind:
Don’t get me wrong, I haven’t watched “One Piece” in ages, but my heart nonetheless did a little leap when I chanced upon this One Piece merchandise store at AMU Plaza. Clever design abounded, so I was thrilled to spend a lovely, nostalgic time there.
Three life-sized figurines beckoned me warmly. Though my face looks a bit puffy these days, I gamely took a selfie in front of Luffy and Sanji and sent it to my colleagues. Just come visit Kumamoto already!
Capitalizing on the success of the Netflix series, the store also sells posters of the charming actors depicting these beloved characters. Or, you can do targeted shopping and patronize the “Happy Birthday” shelf. You can buy a notebook that showcases your birthday - if you happen to visit Japan during your birthday month.
I was particularly drawn to the comic strips plastered on the upper walls. A great way to recreate the youthful, zany energy of One Piece that we all adore!
The success of a store lies in making people buy things they absolutely don’t need. I confess, I fell prey to its sleekness. But it’s okay; I’m commemorating my emotional connection with Luffy and his crew. The icing on the cake was that I was given a free plastic bag with Eiichiro Oda’s drawing. You can rest assured that I will treasure it forever.
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Lanter 6 Mar
"Thank you so much for sharing your experience! It sounds like you had an amazing time at the One Piece shop in Kumamoto City. It's incredible how the store captured the essence of the series so well, isn't it? Your write-up beautifully captures the excitement and nostalgia that many fans feel when they encounter such cleverly designed merchandise. And how cool is it that they offer personalized birthday items too? I'm glad you got to indulge in some sleek memorabilia and that you received that special free plastic bag with Eiichiro Oda's drawing. It's definitely something worth treasuring! Thanks again for sharing your adventure with me."
One Piece fan since i was grade 6, love that anime
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @jetecs6 6 Mar
"Wow, your visit to the One Piece shop in Kumamoto City sounds like such a delightful experience! It's fascinating how even if you haven't watched 'One Piece' in a while, the store's clever design and nostalgic atmosphere can still create such a special connection. The life-sized figurines and the selfie with Luffy and Sanji must have been a fun moment, and the Netflix series posters sound like a great addition.
The idea of personalized birthday notebooks is so unique, and those comic strips on the upper walls sound like a fantastic way to capture the energy of 'One Piece.' It's true, these stores have a way of making us buy things we never thought we needed, but it's all worth it for the emotional connection and memories.
And that free plastic bag with Eiichiro Oda's drawing is just the icing on the cake! I'm glad you had such a memorable time, and thanks for sharing your experience. If I ever get the chance to visit Kumamoto, the One Piece shop is definitely on my list!"
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