Bronze Furniture Design · 2020
Tph Tissue Paper Holder
by Otaka Noriko
- A' Design Award 2020 Bronze Winner in Furniture Design
- Awarded April 15, 2020
- CLIENT: Office Otaka
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 14,650
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About Tph Tissue Paper Holder
CORINO 2.9-1.0 TPH is a series of innovative and universally designed tissue holders developed with lumber specialists who are engaged in the design of leather products, in harmony with any interior. In addition, It obtained a utility model in own new form. It was difficult to make to take out paper smoothly. Compact design that puts paper between two leather holders and takes it out from above, adopts a steel tray at the bottom of the holder and an aluminum tray at the top of the holder, so paper can be pulled out smoothly, practicality in addition to stability has also improved.
Press Kit
- Unique Properties
- Tissue paper which is a daily needs in your life, but it doesn’t look nice at your room. We solve the problem with our beautiful and brand new design TPH “Tissue paper holder”. Pick up paper from a package, and put the papers between the trays. That’s all how start to use. Reverse U-shaped form makes width shorter. Furthermore you can pick paper up very smoothly. It was a problem to make this form beautiful. This model uses metal between leather materials. The upper body uses aluminum and the lower one uses steel. Each weight is also different. It is also very difficult to sew, and the parts of the sewing machine are also original.For leather, we chose an environmentally friendly plant and chose an odorless material. How to sew is changed by the characteristics of the material.
This leather model of TPH will last a long time as a furniture. It fits any interior design. - Dimensions & Packaging
- size : W250mm D142mm H80 mm
weight : 55 g
material: Leather - Production Technology
- It seems a simple design, but we had a lot of process for making a sample. We spent a time to discuss about ways to sew leathers, the balance of shape, and the most difficult part was making move to take up paper smoothly from the holder.
- Design Challenge
- It was difficult to adjust that the body did not lift when pulling out the tissue and that it was not too heavy when pulling out the tissue. I was able to complete the shape with the help of a Japanese sheet metal manufacturing town factory and leather craftsmen. A new shape that eliminates the existing concept of showing rather than hiding.
- Project Duration
- The design started in Tokyo in August 2017 and was completed in Tokyo in June 2018,and was exhibited at Art Museum area of Gift Show Tokyo in September 2018.
- Research
- Put papers between two trays, and pick up from the upper tray. The upper tray have two props which are for fasting papers.
For make smaller, made as reverse-U shaped and it adapt any size of papers. The right amount is 100〜120 paper which is about 3cm in thickness.
As you know, the leather is a byproduct after eating beef.
Therefore, we considered about the making process. That’s why, the Italian and Japanese leathers are made by vegetable tanning. - Inspiration
- Where is a tissue paper in your room? Hiding somewhere? Tissue paper is always a side character in your room, because it doesn’t fit your interior design. We try to make products which are able to fit any interior design. We only make with an eco material, and it will last a long time.We started with the leather one as 1st model which fits a modern living room. This is made by a Japanese craftsman who is good at making a wallet. However, it’s going to cashless, and in the near future no one might has a wallet. We hope this TPH to become a part of new leather product instead of a wallet.
We focus on the field for a craftsman. We considered to design TPH as “a brand new and universal designed product” which is able to make at even a small factory. - Patents
- CERTIFICATE OF UTILITY MODEL REGISTRATION OF JAPAN
Colors of Tph Tissue Paper Holder
Design Interview about Tph Tissue Paper Holder
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.
The important thing to consider when designing this TPH is functional beauty. Usability and form beauty.
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.
It took about a year from design to completion.
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.
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.
I have completed it with a town factory that shapes my design. We would like to sell our products and value customer feedback.
Original simple shape designed with a "shower holder" instead of a "hide cover"
TPH is simply an acronym. It is an abbreviation for Tissue Paper Holder.
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.
I completed this design together with a leather accessory craftsman who has supported manufacturing for many years.
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.
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.
I got to know this award through an acquaintance who won the 2018 award, and entered.
I learned about the connections between people and gained important connections.