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Gaku Otomo


Born in Tokyo, 1978.
After graduating from a vocational school, spent time working for furniture design, interior design, and shop production graphics companies. In September 2001, started working freelance with a focus in product design, graphic design, and art direction.



Gum hooks were given a visually simple, practical shape for optimum hanging. Their design gives a linear, rigid impression, yet theyfre surprisingly soft to the touch. Our goal is to add some fun to products which are essential to everyday life.
Instead of products of blatant, flowery form but short on substance, we strive to create products which are practical and hard working, yet playful at heart.