Then, he got the idea for a traditional Japanese-style speaker. As he studied ways to make sounds spread naturally, he discovered the shape of a traditional andon lantern did the best job.

Japanese know him as Ingen ... Numerous sub-temples were established across Japan. The lanterns were made with metal frames and satin fabric to create exquisite designs. Shokyoku Araki, a ...

turned traditional Japanese washi-paper lanterns into design classics with his ‘Akari’ series for Vitra all the way back in 1951. Emerging stars are fuelled by this rich design heritage, alert to ...