We had the distinct pleasure to interview award winning designer OTAKA NORIKO about their original and creative Tissue Paper Holder design work. OTAKA NORIKO is an award-winning industrial designer, that makes our world a better place with their original tissue paper holder works.
OTAKA NORIKO ("ON") answered Design Interview ("DI") questions about their award-winning work TPH Tissue Paper Holder. Interview questions prepared by Frank Scott.
ON : When thinking about design, what is important to me is simple thinking, usability, and seeing the face of a craftsman. My inspiration comes from walking around town and old magazines. Especially the magazine "FMR" is a source of important ideas.
ON : The important thing to consider when designing this TPH is functional beauty. Usability and form beauty.
ON : We would like to improve TPH. We will expand the variety of leather materials and colors. To improve usability while maintaining the shape. And in the future, we will work to make it recognized by many people.
ON : It took about a year from design to completion.
ON : The reason why I designed TPH is that it is becoming cashless in Japan. I thought about how to retain the skills of the craftsmen who make wallets.The skills of Japanese craftsmen are high, and there is delicate Japanese manufacturing.I thought of an item that everyone needs, always exists in the house, and the shape does not change.I also found that I couldn't find the design I wanted to use for the tissue paper holder.
ON : I have completed it with a town factory that shapes my design. We would like to sell our products and value customer feedback.
ON : Original simple shape designed with a "shower holder" instead of a "hide cover"
ON : TPH is simply an acronym. It is an abbreviation for Tissue Paper Holder.
ON : The form when the paper is set on the two trays changes with the use. Also, the texture of the leather is very beautifully expressed.
ON : I completed this design together with a leather accessory craftsman who has supported manufacturing for many years.
ON : The first challenge was to create the inverted U-shape, which is a characteristic of TPH. I tried to harden the skin and keep it in shape, but it was not completed. So I decided to keep the shape with metal. The next challenge is the weight of the tray. When pulling out the paper, the whole thing was not lifted up, and the weight of the paper that could not be cut was a problem. The upper and lower trays change the type and weight of the metal plate used. Lastly, we have put a lot of effort into sewing to express the goodness of leather.
ON : I wanted to let a lot of people know about it globally and know the evaluation of professionals. I got to know this award through an acquaintance who won the 2018 award, and entered.
ON : I learned about the connections between people and gained important connections.
