Kintoun Kits

  • Prize
    Winner in Kids furniture
  • Designer
    Taishi Sugiura
  • Photo Credit
    Taishi Sugiura
  • School
    Nagoya University of Arts
  • Location
    Aichi
  • Project Date
    2024
  • Project Link
  • Web URL

This kit is designed for children to create unique furniture by spraying urethane foam—commonly used as building insulation—onto a framework. By combining parts like toy blocks and adding a soft layer of foam, they can create various pieces of furniture with different functions and characteristics. The pieces are easily molded by spraying, allowing for simple repairs or modifications if they become broken or dirty. No complex design skills are needed. This project offers children a chance to ignite their interest in furniture and design while deepening their understanding of making things.

Bio
Focusing on the characteristics and properties of materials, he conducts research on new ways to utilize them in product design. He pursues not only functionality, but also designs that nurture emotion and sensitivity, aiming to create works that engage the five senses.

Other prizes
Japan Interior Designers' Association AWARD NEXTAGE Prize silver (second-place) prize