Have a look at some of the most impactful Japanese product designs at the Japanese Design Today 100 exhibition, now happening at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (Nafa). Ten sections under which the 100 design pieces are categorised include classic Japanese design, furniture and housewares, tableware and cookware, apparel and accessories, children, stationery, hobbies, healthcare, disaster relief and transportation; there're many interesting products to see!
The Pepe chair (left) is designed by Kazuteru Murasawa for Miyazaki Chair Factory, while the Rinn chair (right) is designed by Taiji Fujimori for Arflex Japan.
The Coshell chair (in red) can be easily assembled and is developed by Tendo Co., a company which specialises in furniture fabricated with molded plywood.
The Hiroshima folding chair is designed by Naoto Fukasawa for Maruni Wood Industry. When folded, the chair is only 13cm thick and looks attractive when stood up against the wall.
These glasses — designed by Takahashi Hidetoshi — are carved on a lathe from the wood of Castor aralia, and showcases the white wood grain.
These quirky human figures are actually used to hold down the cover of instant noodle cups. The colour changes in response to the temperature, so you'll know when your noodles are ready!
Designed in 1989, these plates have timeless designs with a plain form and deep colour created with cobalt blue (gosu) and iron glazes.
These brilliantly designed ice cream spoons transmit warmth of the user's hand to the ice cream, making it smoother and easier to scoop.
Rice bowls, made of Kutani ceramic ware, and soup bowls made of Yamanaka lacquer, come in three sizes to suit all members of the family.
The Bentwood bicycle is made with local beech wood using traditional bentwood technology unique to Akita prefecture.
One of the most interesting products under the stationery category is the Airvase by Torafu Architects. It's a range of paper containers made of a paper disk with cut lines, and create intricate shadow designs when light is cast over.
The Ishinomaki bench and AA stool are simple and functional furniture, and designed as products useful for disaster relief.
And of course, Japan's Shinkansen is no stranger to travellers, and is indeed a perfect example of good design. Japanese Design Today 100 exhibition is open to public from 7 September to 9 October 2016, at Lim Hak Tai Gallery, Nafa campus 1, 80 Bencoolen Street.