The highly acclaimed exhibition is now a book.A groundbreaking “design textbook” featuring approximately 150 iconic products.
In an era where copycat designs flood the market, making design feel uninspired,what is an inimitable “original”?We hope to share its brilliance and joy. — Naoto Fukasawa
The exhibition “The Original,” held at 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT (Roppongi, Tokyo) from March to June 2023, which garnered significant attention, has been re-edited into a book.Centered on the theme of “originality,” it includes approximately 150 carefully selected products from the 19th century to the present,accompanied by detailed commentary.This book conveys their allure from a modern perspective while introducing a wide range of everyday items—furniture, lighting, tableware, toys, and more—in chronological order.It deepens understanding of historical contexts and provides insight into the history of product design.
