Tokujin Yoshioka

Tokujin Yoshioka is one of the most influential designers of our time. He graduated from Kuwasawa Design School. Before establishing his own office in Tokyo, in 2000, he worked for Shiro Kuramata and Issey Miyake (for whom he has been creating boutique design for more then twenty years).  Tokujin has worked with leading brands ranging from Hérmes and Swarowski, to BMW and Lexus and is known for iconic designs such as Heaven by Cassina, the Kartell’s series The Invisibles and the Cloud sofa by Moroso.  He has gained worldwide renown for his spectacular space installations, which include work for brands such as Cartier.  Key Tokujin products are held in the permanent collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum, the Vitra Design Museum, the Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum and MoMA, New York.  Tokujin was named Maison & Objet Creator of the Year 2012, Elle Deco International Design Awards Designer of the Year 2009 and Wallpaper Design Awards Best furniture designer 2008.