'Wonderwall Case Studies' Is a Must-Read for Design Aficionados

Exploring the projects behind one of the most innovative companies in design.

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Wonderwall is a widely-renowned interior design firm that was founded in 2000 by Masamichi Katayama. The Tokyo-based studio have topped off a slew of formidable projects across the world for renowned brands such as UNIQLO, Diesel, Intersect by Lexus and more. A recently released book, titled Wonderwall Case Studies, has compiled a throng of touchstone assignments completed by Katayama and his team — touting visual essays and thrilling collaborations, as well as an intimate profile of the Japanese interior designer written by M+ design curator Aric Chen.

Whether you’re a design maven or student, this book can certainly be considered as a vade mecum to peruse and inspire. Wonderwall Case Studies is available to purchase for $69 USD on Gestalten.com.

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Keith Estiler is a New York-born curator, writer, and the Managing Editor of Hypeart, the contemporary art arm of Hypebeast. Based in NYC, Keith heads up editorial strategy at the intersection of contemporary art and culture, capturing the icons and outliers of both the local and international scenes. He has curated exhibitions worldwide, dedicated to championing the emerging voices and subcultures currently redefining contemporary visual culture.

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