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Milan Preview 2008: Japan Design

By Glen Taylor - March 31, 2008

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The Japan Industrial Design Promotion Organization (JIDPO), the same people that brought the "Good Design Award - 50 Years" exhibition to the Salone in 2006, present "Japan Design 2008 - Innovation". 15 established Japanese industrial companies were selected to participate for their use of high technology, proactive approach towards design and acute cultural awareness. Products and prototypes on display will focus on mobile communication, vehicles for individual use, personal electronic gadgets, furniture and interior goods that represent Japanese design of today. Pictured above reading left to right, i-REAL from TOYOTA, Solar Cell Charger from SANYO, MEDIA SKIN from KDDI, NEOREST Hybrid series from TOTO, WoodShell (Concept Design) from Fujitsu and the SHUN Sommelier's knife & Champagne Cork Opener from KAI. JAPAN DESIGN 2008 Fondamenta Jahier Via Solari 37-39 /Angolo Via Stendhal April 16-20, 2008 Daily: 10 am - 10 pm