Designer profile

Naoto Fukasawa

Japanese product designer known for quiet, intuitive forms and the idea of “super normal” design.

Naoto Fukasawa founded Naoto Fukasawa Design in 2003 after working in Japan and the United States.

Selected collaborations

His studio lists furniture clients including B&B Italia, De Padova, Emeco, HAY, Herman Miller, Kettal, Magis, Maruni and Molteni&C.

Why he matters

Fukasawa’s work is central to a quieter school of contemporary design focused on intuitive use, restraint and forms that integrate naturally into everyday life.