Small Spaces, Big Insights: What urban Japanese apartments teach us about space-constrained design
When global teams talk about innovation, the spotlight often falls on tech giants or visionary designers. But in Japan, some of the most thoughtful, compelling lessons in design come from places no bigger than a walk-in closet. Urban apartments in cities like Tokyo or Osaka are famously compact. A single resident might live comfortably in […]
The Book of Tea by Okakura Tenshin: A Gateway to Japanese Aesthetics and Philosophy
In today’s fast-paced world, many of us seek ways to slow down, find peace, and appreciate the simple things in life. These themes—mindfulness, simplicity, and balance—not only resonate strongly in the field of UX design but are also deeply embedded in Japanese culture, especially in the tea ceremony, or sado/chado (we’ll use sado for the […]