Japanese designer Jin Kuramoto values the process of repeated trial and error, prototyping in a studio full of inspiration. His work has won numerous international awards, including the Red Dot Award ‘Best of the Best’, and the iF Product Design Award. For HAY, Kuramoto has designed Knit.
Knit is a simple and iconic coat rack with a distinctive sculptural design. Inspired by the tactile experience of touching materials and the experimental processes of bending and knitting ropes and metal rods, Knit is developed from three interconnected metal pipes. The unique three-dimensional structure has a strong aesthetic presence. Knit can be used to add functionality and visual interest to any space.
Jin Kuramoto is a Japanese designer who was born in 1976 on a small island in the countryside. He established JIN KURAMOTO STUDIO INC. in 2008 and designs a wide range of products including furniture, home appliances and everyday items. He values the process of repeated trial and error, touching materials, listening to their voice, prototyping in a studio full of inspiration, and making what he calls ‘positive accidents.’ His work has won numerous international awards, including the Red Dot Award ‘Best of the Best’, and the iF Product Design Award.
