Summer University Tokyo

Summer University Tokyo

The 2nd Industrial design students were asked to create a mobile (kinetic sculpture) as part of a collaborative project with the Japanese brand Tempo.  Tempo is owned by Mother tool, a product manufacturer that works with local craftsmen and different know-how, from Ashikaga and Tokyo area, to create products by pairing up and making the best use of different materials and production techniques. With the support of the "Summer University" program of the Canton of Vaud, the students went to Japan , to present their ideas and prototypes to Tempo’s design and production team, do factory visits and totally immerse yourselves into the Japanese culture.

Workshop (2017)

Summer University Tokyo ECAL/Marie Cornil
Summer University Tokyo ECAL

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Summer University Tokyo ECAL
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Summer University Tokyo ECAL/Lukas Streit
Summer University Tokyo ECAL/Lukas Streit

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Summer University Tokyo ECAL/Loris Gomboso
Summer University Tokyo ECAL/Loris Gomboso

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Summer University Tokyo ECAL/Lisa Bernasconi

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