Minimal luggage, clocks and footwear among Naoto Fukasawa's products for Muji
Muji announced the roll out of Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa's minimal kitchen appliances internationally last week. Here's a look at some of the other products he has created for the design brand, including his iconic CD player (pictured), a suitcase, and even ballet shoes (+ slideshow).
Japanese design brand Muji – known for its minimal home products offered at a relatively low cost – has been working with Fukasawa for over 16 years.
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The first and perhaps the best-known product that has resulted from the collaboration is the Wall Mounted CD Player, which displays discs within a curved-edge box and is played by pulling a cord hanging below.
Initially designed and released in 1999, the CD player has now been updated to include FM radio, remote control functionality and a backlit LCD display.
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Muji is launching a minimal toaster and kettle by Fukasawa – previously only available in Japan – in the UK, USA and Europe over the next year.
To join his set of kitchen appliances, the designer has also created a microwave that was released in Japan last year and is coming to the US in 2015.
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It features a black window and operating unit, set within a white body that forms horizontal bands on either side of the panel.
The menu and time are set using a dial that protrudes from the bottom right corner, beneath the display of options.
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Also launching this year is a collection of analogue walls clocks. An adapted font has been used for the embossed numbers around the circular face, surrounded by either a black or grey ring.
"Modifying the numerical font used by commercial clocks and adding convex process, this wall clock has a high level of visibility," said Fukasawa.
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The designer's older Muji products include the Valise Hard Carry Travel Suitcase. Designed in 2011, the luggage is made from ultra-light polycarbonate plastic for high resistance to impact and shock while travelling.
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The case is mounted on four small black wheels and features raised bands around its body.
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Finally, Fukasawa has created pairs of ballet pumps with thick cushioned insoles for the brand. The women's shoes launched in Japan last year in a variety of colours.