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Designer

Born in Tokyo in 1977, Nara graduated from the Architecture Course in the Department of Construction at Yokohama National University in 1999. In 2000, he moved to Italy, where he worked at a glass studio and an architect’s office in Venice before beginning his career as a designer. In 2006, he graduated from Università Iuav di Venezia. In 2007, Nara moved to Notojima and established Noto Design Office. Drawing inspiration from local materials and time-honored techniques, he designs products that bring local resources and craftsmanship into contemporary life.

http://www.notodesign.jp/