Naoaki Iwamatsu is an industrial designer based in Tokyo, exploring new possibilities in product design through the theme of Narrative Minimalism. He seeks to infuse minimal forms and clear structures with a quiet, poetic presence. Using a unique, analogical approach rooted in reflections on Japanese traditions and questions about contemporary society, he has continually explored what kind of products resonate with the values of our time — and translated those ideas into his designs. His practice continues to evolve through a range of ongoing projects. He was born in Nara, Japan, and obtained a master's degree in industrial design from Kyoto. He has received numerous awards, including the German Design Award and the iF Design Award.
Naoaki Iwamatsu
Tokyo / Japan
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Naoaki Iwamatsu is an industrial designer based in Tokyo, exploring new possibilities in product design through the theme of Narrative Minimalism. He seeks to infuse minimal forms and clear structures with a quiet, poetic presence. Using a unique, analogical approach rooted in reflections on Japanese traditions and questions about contemporary society, he has continually explored what kind of products resonate with the values of our time — and translated those ideas into his designs. His practice continues to evolve through a range of ongoing projects. He was born in Nara, Japan, and obtained a master's degree in industrial design from Kyoto. He has received numerous awards, including the German Design Award and the iF Design Award.
