Combining Cultures - Furniture by Japanese Designer Yukari Hotta

I've been thinking about the importance of experiencing different cultures and how this plays a part on the mentality of a designer or artist. If you really want to reach a wide demographic you need to experience first hand the different cultures and gain inspiration from them. I was pulled towards this work by Japanese designer Yukari Hotta who is currently a designer of furniture in Denmark.

She moved from Japan in 2003 to begin her design education in Denmark which was prompted by her interest in the aesthetic principles of Nordic design. I think it's interesting to note the dual personality that comes through in most of her work. Not only do you have the clean cut functionality, which is generally consistent in both cultures, you also have some traditional Japanese elements, like the cloth wrapping and zafu cushions.

Yukari's work is an interesting blend between attractive and functional design. You can see her own interpretation of the two different cultures across the board, which is no doubt helped thanks to her jumping across and taking different elements from each side of the globe. Here are a few projects from her portfolio, although I urge you to view and explore more on the link below.

cargocollective.com/yukarihotta

This article was also posted on my personal website here →

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A Selection of Previous Posts:

Chaos and Tranquility - Mixed Media Artworks by Italian Artist Sabrina Garrasi
Ordinary, Functional and Anonymous - Tables and Chairs by AOO Furniture
Rich Colours and Materials - A Selection of Furniture by Daniel Morrison of Yucca Stuff
Whitepoeming - Porcelain Collection by Korean Artist Wonjae Jo
Pure & Outline Collections - Furniture System by German Manufacturer TAVAR
Minimalist Shaping - Wooden Furniture by Japanese Designer Mikiya Kobayashi

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