LIVING TALK

LIVING TALK - HASU

LIVING TALK

Vibrant green glaze with leaf vein patterned crackle conjures images of hasu (lotus) leaves.
Cloak your table in the fresh feel of a tranquil pond with these hasu plates and bowls.
Utilize the notches in the edges of the plates and rims of the bowls to stack with spoon inside.
The plate notches can also be used to rest your cutlery or chopsticks, providing function along with form.

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LIVING TALK - HASU GREEN CRACKLE

LIVING TALK - HASU GREEN CRACKLE
The pure reflections of the green glaze bring hydration to your table.
The contents of the plate are reflected in the bright surface, beautifying your dishes.

LIVING TALK - HASU WHITE CRACKLE

LIVING TALK - HASU WHITE CRACKLE
The creamy, white glaze is adorned with innumerable delicate crackles, creating elegant motifs.
Plates and bowls can be stacked together, and the plates can be used as lids.
The notches in the lids and bowls can line up to fit the serving spoons for storage.
When these notches are not lined up, the notches close, leaving no openings.

LIVING TALK - HASU Blue Water Crackle

LIVING TALK - HASU 水貫入
The blue of the Blue Water series lets you take in a spectrum of hues ranging from clear blue to azure,
like in the changing surface of a pond dotted with lotuses.
Glossy surface reflects the contents, adding vibrancy to your meal.
The brilliance of this color will bring freshness to your table decor.

LIVING TALK - HASU Lapis Lazuli Crackle

LIVING TALK - HASU 瑠璃貫入
The elegant color of lapis lazuli evokes the blue depths of a pond, where the roots of the lotus grow.
This deep, intense blue will bring out the contours of your dishes right on your table.
Kaichiro Yamada

DESIGNER


Kaichiro Yamada KAICHI DESIGN

After graduating from Musashino Art University in 1997, he remained at the university as a research associate until taking the helm at KAICHI DESIGN in 2004.
His work is focused on allowing everyone involved to be able to live vibrantly thanks to designs from thinkers, creators, promoters, and users.

Major works include branding for DENSHIRO, HIKIYOSE, LIVING TALK and ISUTOKU, product design for KOTORI (h concept) and SYUKI-DARUMA (sghr), and interior design for EDITORY.
Accolades include: Good Design Award (2004, ’11, ’13, ’14, ’16), Red Dot Design Award (2010), Design for Asia Award (Hong Kong, 2012), award for excellence at Tokyo Business Design Award 2013.
Past exhibits include: A Dream Come True (Milan, 2007), Product Design Today: Creating “Made in Japan” (The National Museum of Modern Art), among numerous others.