COLLAB: Naoto Fukusawa

A window into the world of functional everyday design The designers Jasper Morrison and Naoto Fukasawa have compiled 204 everyday objects in search of “super normal design”: alongside examples of anonymous design like the Swiss Rex vegetable...

A unique marker with a compact, refillable glass body, chisel nib, and permanent oil-based ink.  Excellent for use on paper, glass, metal, plastic, canvas and wood.  First released in Japan in 1953, the Magic Ink markers, with each pocket-sized...

These precision drawing pencils are designed beyond their price. The professional's ultimate choice for drawing and lettering. Featuring a roll-resistant hexagonal barrel, diamond cut non-slip grip, lead hardness indicator and a bright metal push-button...

As Art Director for Muji since 2002, Japanese graphic designer Kenya Hara (born 1958) and his aesthetic of pared-back, beautifully functional objects have taken the world by (quiet) storm. With Kenya Hara: Designing Japan, the designer presents his...

We are living in a time when behavioral change is necessary for our health and survival. Yet we find it exceedingly difficult to transform our own habits, let alone those of other people. Enter Naohiro Matsumura, whose powerful new design method is as...

Ukiyo-e are paintings of the "floating world" of the Edo Period, in other words, the daily life of the time that is depicted in an exciting, satirical and at times joyful way. Because they were popular among common people, they are said to have laid the...

Use this carry pouch to organize your notebooks, studio supplies, and carry your sketchbooks and drawing materials as you travel. This pouch will hold an A5 size notebook or writing pad. Kleid means "fashion" or "dress" in German, and the company's goal...

When watching a masterful sketcher, it seems that they create elaborate sketches with ease, tracing their pencils on the page and bringing to life rich and detailed drawings. After sweating away hours trying to create a simple sketch, you may find that...

Named for New York's famous SoHo district, Maruman Soho sketchbooks are perfect for sketching and water color at home or out in the urban jungle.  Its glue binding lets you pull out finished pages cleanly and easily.  70 pages B6, 5"x 7" ...

Use these standard international short ink cartridges from Midori for the Midori Fountain Pen.   The MIDORI brand is a Japanese stationery brand that began as a producer of writing paper and envelopes in 1950. Since then, Midori has continued to...

Write your next letter or paper using these cool vintage gel ink colors from Sarasa.  The Sarasa Clip has it all— a well-designed body with a comfy rubber grip, a sturdy retractable tip, a large spring push clip that attaches easily to thick pockets...

Simply the Best Choice for your first Fountain Pen! Pilot designed the Kakuno pen, a simple fountain pen that is great for beginners. Thanks to its many features that help ease beginners into the world of fountain pens, anyone can experience the joy of...

The Zuan sketchbook from Maruman Japan is ideal for sketching and drawing. The spiral binding means your sketchbook will open perfectly flat.   Founded in 1920, Maruman has been developing and producing notebooks, sketchbooks, binders, loose leaf...

The Zuan sketchbook from Maruman Japan is ideal for sketching and drawing. The spiral binding means your sketchbook will open perfectly flat.   Founded in 1920, Maruman has been developing and producing notebooks, sketchbooks, binders, loose leaf...

Writing "War and Peace Volume II"?  No fears as this set of refills for the OHTO Wood Mechanical Sharp Pencil will keep you going strong.  Since 1929, OHTO has been creating unique writing utensils earning the moniker "Japanese Writing Power"...

The pencil with more -- the body resembles a traditional wooden pencil with a genuine wooden outer body and topped with a pink rubber eraser.  But the operation is mechanical, and lead is dispensed by clicking the eraser.  Since 1929, OHTO has...

Write anytime, anywhere with this compact pencil as a companion on your life trip.  This pencil from Traveler's Company is integrated with a brass holder made at a small press factory in Japan. When not in use, the pencil is set inside the main...

This  archival-quality sketchbook keeps your creative drawings for years to come!  Ideal for colored pencil, chalk or oil pastel, gel pen, and other opaque media. 192 pages (96 sheets) Pages measure 5-1/4'' x 8-1/2'' Sketchbook measures...