Kensaku Oshiro
Kensaku Oshiro is an award-winning Japanese designer regarded as one of the leading names in the international design scene. Born in 1977 on the island of Okinawa, Japan, he was immersed from an early age in the cultural and aesthetic values of his homeland, which remain a central source of inspiration in his work to this day.
In 1999, Oshiro graduated from the prestigious Politecnica di Design University in Milan, a city that has since become his professional and creative home. He gained extensive experience working with renowned designers such as Piero Lissoni in Milan and Edward Barber in London, who played a significant role in shaping his distinctive approach to design. In 2015, after years of accumulating knowledge and expertise, Oshiro established his studio in Milan, specializing in designs that seamlessly blend tradition with innovation.
Kensaku Oshiro’s design approach focuses on understanding the core values of the relevant culture and environment and highlighting them.
He sees each project as a unique challenge to be solved on its terms, distilling limitless possibilities down to a single ideal solution.
Thanks to his multicultural background, Oshiro works across a broad spectrum of disciplines, from product design to groundbreaking architectural projects, as well as traditional craftsmanship alongside advanced industrial production. His creations are considered benchmarks in contemporary design, merging practicality with inspiring aesthetics. Oshiro’s work continues to influence the international design world, highlighting the profound connection between the past, present, and future.
Kensaku Oshiro
Kensaku Oshiro is an award-winning Japanese designer regarded as one of the leading names in the international design scene. Born in 1977 on the island of Okinawa, Japan, he was immersed from an early age in the cultural and aesthetic values of his homeland, which remain a central source of inspiration in his work to this day.
In 1999, Oshiro graduated from the prestigious Politecnica di Design University in Milan, a city that has since become his professional and creative home. He gained extensive experience working with renowned designers such as Piero Lissoni in Milan and Edward Barber in London, who played a significant role in shaping his distinctive approach to design. In 2015, after years of accumulating knowledge and expertise, Oshiro established his studio in Milan, specializing in designs that seamlessly blend tradition with innovation.
Kensaku Oshiro’s design approach focuses on understanding the core values of the relevant culture and environment and highlighting them.
He sees each project as a unique challenge to be solved on its terms, distilling limitless possibilities down to a single ideal solution.
Thanks to his multicultural background, Oshiro works across a broad spectrum of disciplines, from product design to groundbreaking architectural projects, as well as traditional craftsmanship alongside advanced industrial production. His creations are considered benchmarks in contemporary design, merging practicality with inspiring aesthetics. Oshiro’s work continues to influence the international design world, highlighting the profound connection between the past, present, and future.
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