--- title: "Naoto Fukasawa" url: "https://www.stylepark.com/en/designer/naoto-fukasawa" language: "en" type: "designer" description: "Individual designer items from Naoto Fukasawa ✓ Wide range of products & designs ➜ Get inspired now" published: "2001-05-01T00:00:00+02:00" modified: "2026-04-26T17:16:14+02:00" image: "https://www.stylepark.com/apple-touch-icon.png" --- # Naoto Fukasawa Tokyo, Japan - [Biography](https://www.stylepark.com/en/designer/naoto-fukasawa) - [Products](https://www.stylepark.com/en/products/designer/naoto-fukasawa) - [Manufacturer](https://www.stylepark.com/en/designer/naoto-fukasawa/manufacturer) - [Articles](https://www.stylepark.com/en/designer/naoto-fukasawa/contributions) - [Website](http://www.naotofukasawa.com) Address: ## Naoto Fukasawa Naoto Fukasawa Design Tokyo Japan[www.naotofukasawa.com](http://www.naotofukasawa.com) Products by Naoto Fukasawa [![TETRAMI](https://www.stylepark.com/assets/transformations/manufacturers/_1410x940_crop_center-center_none/Tetrami_BB-Italia_Naoto-Fukasawa_03.jpg)](https://www.stylepark.com/en/b-b-italia/tetrami) [B&B Italia TETRAMI](https://www.stylepark.com/en/b-b-italia/tetrami) [![To side table](https://www.stylepark.com/assets/transformations/manufacturers/_1410x940_crop_center-center_none/TO-01.jpg)](https://www.stylepark.com/en/plank/to-side-table) [Plank To side table](https://www.stylepark.com/en/plank/to-side-table) [![HARBOR LAIDBACK](https://www.stylepark.com/assets/transformations/manufacturers/_1410x940_crop_center-center_none/Harbor-Laidback_BB-Italia_03.jpg)](https://www.stylepark.com/en/b-b-italia/harbor-laidback) [B&B Italia HARBOR LAIDBACK](https://www.stylepark.com/en/b-b-italia/harbor-laidback) [![AF/21 Aboutwater Boffi / Fantini PVD finishes](https://www.stylepark.com/assets/transformations/manufacturers/_1410x940_crop_0.5068-0.6265_none/AF21_P5_P6_P9_SANTI-CALECA_2018.jpg)](https://www.stylepark.com/en/fantini/pvd-finishes) [Fantini AF/21 Aboutwater Boffi / Fantini PVD finishes](https://www.stylepark.com/en/fantini/pvd-finishes) [![AF/21 Aboutwater Boffi / Fantini 3/4'' built-in thermostatic shower mixer, 3/4'' stop valve, shower arm, Rain showerhead, Shower set](https://www.stylepark.com/assets/transformations/manufacturers/_1410x940_crop_0.3843-0.5589_none/AF21_93_A900BD300A_A991BD391A_8080_80538061_TOMMASO-SARTORI_2013.jpg)](https://www.stylepark.com/en/fantini/3-4-built-in-thermostatic-shower-mixer-3-4-stop-valve-shower-arm-rain-showerhead-shower-set) [Fantini AF/21 Aboutwater Boffi / Fantini 3/4'' built-in thermostatic shower mixer, 3/4'' stop valve, shower arm, Rain showerhead, Shower set](https://www.stylepark.com/en/fantini/3-4-built-in-thermostatic-shower-mixer-3-4-stop-valve-shower-arm-rain-showerhead-shower-set) [![Land ottoman](https://www.stylepark.com/assets/transformations/manufacturers/_1410x940_crop_center-center_none/land-ottoman_DSC5183c.jpg)](https://www.stylepark.com/en/plank/land-ottoman) [Plank Land ottoman](https://www.stylepark.com/en/plank/land-ottoman) [![koi-q](https://www.stylepark.com/assets/transformations/articles/_1410x940_crop_center-center_none/belux_koi-q_2.jpg)](https://www.stylepark.com/en/belux/koi-q) [belux koi-q](https://www.stylepark.com/en/belux/koi-q) [![koi-s](https://www.stylepark.com/assets/transformations/articles/_1410x940_crop_center-center_none/belux_koi-s_3.jpg)](https://www.stylepark.com/en/belux/koi-s) [belux koi-s](https://www.stylepark.com/en/belux/koi-s) [![Saiba Side Chair](https://www.stylepark.com/assets/transformations/articles/_1410x940_crop_center-center_none/SAI_30572_20170601111818716_G.jpg)](https://www.stylepark.com/en/herman-miller/saiba-side-chair) [Herman Miller Saiba Side Chair](https://www.stylepark.com/en/herman-miller/saiba-side-chair) [![Saiba Chair](https://www.stylepark.com/assets/transformations/articles/_1410x940_crop_center-center_none/LI_SAI_P_20150901_012_G.jpg)](https://www.stylepark.com/en/herman-miller/saiba-chair) [Herman Miller Saiba Chair](https://www.stylepark.com/en/herman-miller/saiba-chair) [![Narcissus](https://www.stylepark.com/assets/transformations/manufacturers/d/delightfull/produkte/a/acerbis/produkte/d/delightfull/produkte/g/glas-italia/produkte/narcissus/_1410x940_crop_center-center_none/narcissus-1.jpg)](https://www.stylepark.com/en/glas-italia/narcissus) [GLAS ITALIA Narcissus](https://www.stylepark.com/en/glas-italia/narcissus) [![Demetra Tavolo Professional](https://www.stylepark.com/assets/transformations/manufacturers/d/delightfull/produkte/a/artemide/produkte/demetra-tavolo-professional/_1410x940_crop_center-center_none/demetra-tavolo-professional-1.jpg)](https://www.stylepark.com/en/artemide/demetra-tavolo-professional) [Artemide Demetra Tavolo Professional](https://www.stylepark.com/en/artemide/demetra-tavolo-professional) [All products](https://www.stylepark.com/en/products/designer/naoto-fukasawa) Biography Naoto Fukasawa was born in yamanashi prefecture, japan, in1956. He graduated from tama art university's product design department in art and 3D design in 1980. until 1988, fukasawa worked as a designer at seiko-epson corp. In 1989, he left japan for the united states. In san francisco he joined a small office that had employed 15 persons - ‘ID two’, the predecessor to ‘IDEO’, which now has 450 staff in san francisco, palo alto, boston, chicago, london and munich. After eight years fukasawa returned home. In 1996, he helped set up ‘IDEO’ in japan - a team of eight designers working mainly for the japanese market. he stayed with it until december 2002. He went independent and in january 2003 he established ‘naoto fukasawa design in tokyo. fukasawa joined the advisory board of the japanese company ‘MUJI’. In december 2003 he set up a new product brand ’±0’ collaborating with toy company, ‘takara co., ltd’, and publisher ‘diamonds co.,ltd’, in the area of home electric appliances and sundry goods design. As head of design of this new range of products, he now develops his ideas elaborated in past years workshops. ‘plusminuszero’ designs and produces domestic objects, from umbrellas to electronics. The initial collection includes about 20 pieces a humidifier, LCD screen, mini disc player, torch,rug, electric coffee maker, telephones, a toaster… Naoto fukasawa is a lecturer in the product design department musashino art university and tama art university in tokyo. Naoto Fukasawa's designs have won more than 50 design awards in europe and america. His design includes wall mounted cd player / muji,and infobar / auKDDI. In his recent works, there are neon / auKDDI and twelve / issey miyake / seiko. Other than japanese projects, there is a range of projects with italian, german and other european companies. Articles about Naoto Fukasawa [REVIEW – SALONE DEL MOBILE & MILAN DESIGN WEEK 2025 New networks 4/15/2025 The Salone del Mobile.Milano and the Milan Design Week took place from 8 to 13 April 2025. In the review, you can find out which ideas are currently moving the creative minds and which concepts were particularly impressive.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/salone-del-mobile-milan-design-week-review-2025-stylepark-magazine) [REVIEW – SALONE DEL MOBILE & MILAN DESIGN WEEK 2024 Nostalgia and drive 4/23/2024 The Salone del Mobile.Milano and Milan Design Week took place from 16 to 21 April 2024 – read our review to find out what moves the industry and the guests got to see.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/salone-del-mobile-milan-design-week-review-design-industry-event-stylepark-magazine) [FEATURED Two of a Kind 9/19/2023 In the hills behind Florence, La Marzocco, a company known for its coffee machines, runs the Accademia del Caffè Espresso, a cultural center housed in a former production plant. Interior designer Stefano Zagni found suitable furniture for the fit-out when viewing Magis’ diverse collections.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/magis-accademia-del-caffe-espresso-design-stefano-zagni--furniture-florenz-stylepark-magazine) [INTERVIEWS Balance with strong gestures 4/4/2023 The Italian family-owned company Fantini can build on strong roots: founded in 1947, the fittings manufacturer based on picturesque Lake Orta has been renowned for exceptional designs and consistently high quality since the beginning. CEO Daniela Fantini explains to us in an interview what makes Fantini different.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/fantini-faucet-maker-ortasee-design-daniela-fantini-interview-stylepark-magazine) [FAIRS & EVENTS Living traditions 4/11/2022 Until the first of May 2022, the Homo Faber event will take place in Venice, spotlighting international craftsmanship.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/homo-faber-venice-craftsmanship-design-art) [DESIGN Pioneer in the best age 9/2/2021 Magis celebrates its 45th anniversary this year and looks back on an eventful success story that began in 1976 when Eugenio Perazza founded the company.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/pionier-magis-eugenio-perazza-design) [HOTEL A nest with a hill 1/8/2021 With the Shiroiya Hotel, Sou Fujimoto Architects have succeeded in producing a fascinating combination of an old building and a conversion, design, architecture and art. Michele de Lucchi, Jasper Morrison, Leandro Erlich and Sou Fujimoto have each designed one of the rooms.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/shiroiya-hotel-maebashi-japan-sou-fujimoto-architects) [DESIGN Open-air office 4/8/2020 Spring is just around the corner bringing with it the first warm hours of sunshine. Anyone lucky enough to have their own balcony or patio can move their workplace outdoors – Stylepark provides you with ten ideas for doing your office work in the fresh air.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/outdoor-office-buero-homeoffice-corona) [STYLEPARK PLANK Balancing act 11/8/2018 With the lounge chair “Land” for Plank, Naoto Fukasawa has created a versatile seat.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/land-plank-fukasawa-tokio) [SALONE DEL MOBILE & MILAN DESIGN WEEK Impressions of the Salone del Mobile 2018 4/22/2018 You didn't make it to Salone del Mobile 2018? Never mind! Stylepark brings you the impressions of the trade fair and the showrooms in Milan on your monitor.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/impressionen-vom-salone-del-mobile-2018) [SALONE DEL MOBILE 2017 Salone, viewed critically 01: The heavy and the light 4/10/2017 If everything becomes virtual, then the solid gets its day, be it heavy or light in appearance. Konstantin Grcic and Jasper Morrison prove this in very different ways.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/new-sofa-brut-by-konstantin-grcic-for-magis-and-new-1-inch-chair-by-jasper-morrison-for-erwico) [FAIRS & EVENTS The Donkey in the System 4/20/2016 Salone 1: In Milan, well-being is the order of the day – Ettore patiently bears burdens,there are benches, small tables, and large sofas.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/the-donkey-in-the-system) [FAIRS & EVENTS Busnelli´s Best 4/11/2016 As B&B Italia turns 50, the company is still helping to kick-start change.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/busnellis-best) [DESIGN Four legs and a seat shell 6/13/2015 Yes, folks, it really does exist: the universal chair of 2015. It was designed by various hands, comes in numerous versions and yet still follows a typology going back to a famous forebear. Ultimately, it is the subtle differences that count.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/four-legs-and-a-seat-shell) [FAIRS & EVENTS Clerics meet Matrizia 4/22/2015 “An impure tongue does not taste; dulled senses only notice the sharpest stimuli, or they chew more than they feel.” – Johann Gottfried von Herder](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/clerics-meet-matrizia) [DESIGN Cuppa tea anyone? 3/2/2014 Following the hype about coffee, everyone is suddenly drinking tea. Which brought the teapot back into the designers’ sights. Small, plump and in the Japanese style, it was the shooting star at the Ambiente consumer goods fair in Frankfurt. We present the most stylish examples in a picture gallery.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/cuppa-tea-anyone) [MAGAZINE Globalized eating habits 8/11/2013 Enjoying a TV dinner or simply eating with your laptop on your knees? Does either have much to do with cultured meals? And can you use plates, cups and the like made by three Modernist mega-hitters to this end, namely Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva? The exhibition on “Vom Stand der Dinge” in Bremen explores these questions, with the help of 11 contemporary designers.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/globalized-eating-habits) [MAGAZINE Light is just light 5/21/2012 What is the difference between light and lighting? With “Verto”, Naoto Fukasawa has designed a luminaire for Belux that is based upon the principle of reflection. Nina Reetzke met the Japanese designer for a chat.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/light-is-just-light) [MAGAZINE Shop curators 2/17/2011 The Ambiente in Frankfurt/Main has always been considered at the trade fair of "things to put on things". Any number of accessories for the kitchen, bathroom, living room, kids' room and garden. The selection of fitting innovations for "your store" is a challenge that every purchasing manager has to survive.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/shop-curators) [MAGAZINE The hidden beauty in the loop 2/4/2010 The light bulb was once perceived as too bright by many. Today, the purportedly unseemly compact fluorescent lamp tends likewise to be hidden beneath most luminaire designs. With "Koi", Naoto Fukasawa has been the first designer to create an office luminaire series that emphasizes the unpopular lamp's intrinsic and aesthetic beauty.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/the-hidden-beauty-in-the-loop) [MAGAZINE An essential truth in the chaos of multiplicity 7/28/2008 The fifth collection of the Japanese design company “plusminuszero” - As for its design maxim, the company has traded in the good old “Form follows function” principle which is always trundled out when a rationale for minimalism is needed, and has exchanged it for a new mantra of industrial design: “Things that seem to have existed already but didn’t”.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/an-essential-truth-in-the-chaos-of-multiplicity)