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    Published by Bijutsu Shuppan-sha (2009)
Introduction by Noriko Kawakami
This book introduces the works of thonik, the well known Dutch graphic design studio. Published for their first solo exhibition in Japan which was held at Spiral gallery, Tokyo, from the 15th of December to the 29th December, 2009. Text in Japanese and English. 		   
                   
   
  “Chocolate” directed by Naoto Fukasawa (2007), “water” directed by Taku Satoh (2007), “XXIst Century Man” directed by Issey Miyake (2008), “Second Nature” directed by Tokujin Yoshioka (2008), “bones” directed by Shunji Yamanaka (2009).
Published by 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT (“Chocolate” and “water”), published by Kyuryudo (“XXIst century Man,” “Second Nature” and “bones”).
Kawakami joined these catalogues as an editorial advisor. She also wrote text, “Light” for the book, “Second Nature,” p.66-69. Text in Japanese and English.  		 
 
editorial work and text writing
  Published by The Japan Foundation and The Japan Cultural Institute in Paris (2008)
Supervisors, contributing authors: Hiroshi Kashiwagi, Masafumi Fukagawa, Shu Hagiwara, Noriko Kawakami
Editors: Noriko Kawakami, The Japan Foundation (Norihiko Yoshioka, Koichi Makise, Chiaki Ogata), The Japan Cultural Institute in Paris (Kazue Mathon-kurihara, Philippe Achermann)
The catalogue was published for the exhibition, “WA : l’ harmonie au quotidian -- Design japonaise d’aujourd’hui.” Photographs by Hiroaki Horiguchi. Book design by Kei Matsushita and Tomoko Tanabe. Text in French and English.
 
  editorial work
  Published by Bijutsu Shuppan-sha (2008)
Author: Mitsumasa Sugasawa
Editors: Noriko Kawakami, Hisashi Ikai (Bijutsu Shuppan-sha)
This is the first book introducing the history of Japanese furniture company Tendo Mokko, as well as explaining their important products. Mr. Sugasawa worked at the company as the director of the development department. Photographs by Takumi
 

Published by TOTO Syuppan / Japanese edition (2006)
Published by ADP / English edition (2006)
Text: Noriko kawakami
Editing: "Tsutomu Kurokawa" publication comittee 　
(Kan Akita, Koichi Ando, Masamichi Katayama, Noriko Kawakami, Tomomi Kurokawa, Kazuhiro Murayama, Satoko Suzuki, Kozo Takayama)

Introducing the Tsutomu Kurokawa (1962-2005) 's numerous space and product designs with more than 200 color pages. Contributed articles by Ron Arad, Tom Dixon, Christophe Pillet, Jean-Marie Massaud, Shin Nishibori, Monsieur Z, Masamichi Katayama and Takashi Sugimoto. Detailed information: http://www.outdesign.com/news

 
 
 

Published by TOTO Syuppan (2004)
Author: Noriko Kawakami
Editing: Noriko Kawakami Office
The reportage of five young designers based in Japan. Tsutomu Kurokawa, Ichiro Iwasaki, Gwenael Nicolas, Shin Nishibori, Tokujin Yoshioka. This book includes a lot of beautiful photos and drawings to know their creation.
Five designers enjoyed to participates this book to write about their opinion regarding “design,” Ettore Sottsass, Ron Arad, Jasper Morrison, Karim Rashid, Sam Hecht. Text in Japanese. Includes the English summary.

ISBN4-88706-232-X
ISBN4-88706-232-X<William Stout Architectural books>

[From the title page]
Design is connected to life,
It is also something to be realized materially.
How have these five young designers
Overcome the difficulties presented along the way?

What is design? Part of the answer is to be discovered by investigating the work of young designers who are now establishing themselves as innovators in the field. These are the people who are jumping out from established definitions and reinterpreting for themselves. What emerges from these attempts? What changes are these innovators making? This book presents a new and wide-ranging assessment of the state of the design world, offering a rare glimpse of up-coming trends in the worlds of today's leading international designers. It is indispensable regarding for both design specialist and for those wishing to think creatively. Noriko Kawakami
Introduction (English and Japanese)
         
 
Published Published by Bijutsu Shuppansya (2004,2005)
Supervised by JIDA
This book introduces important product designs that contributed to the development of Japanese industries. She wrote about six products as a co-author: Saturno (designed by Kazuo Motozawa, produced by Yamagiwa, 1970-), warm-water toilet “Washlet” (TOTO,1980-), Wink Chair (designed by Toshiyuki Kita, produced by Cassina, 1980-), sewing machine for blind people “Helenkeller” (Brother industries, 1993-), A-POC (desighed by Issey Miyake and Dai Fujiwara, 2000-), Frame Kitchen (TOTO, 2004-). Text in Japanese.
 
 
Published by Kyuryudo (2002)
Author: Noriko Kawakami
Shiseido Parlor is very famous Japanese historical restaurant, established in 1902, in Ginza, Tokyo. Kawakami expresses their mind to create their foods, space and also their hospitality respecting their historical activities. Text in Japanese.
ISBN4-7630-0219-8
 

Published by Beaux Arts magazine (2002)
Noriko Kawakami joined as a co-author regarding IDEO, Keiko Hirano, etc.
Text in French.
   
 
 

“POSTALCO UP UNTIL NOW,” Published by Gallery & Shop ‘Do’ CLASKA, 2009. 16 images cards featuring the exhibited articles at the exhibition of POSTALCO. Mr. Makoto Saeki and Kawakami contributed an essay about their activities. Text in Japanese and English.
CLASKA online shop

Article for exhibition brochure of “Chihiro Tanaka ーLight Couture” by Chihiro Tanaka, TA-TILE, at Eye of Gyle, January 2009. Text in Japanese.

Article for book “Think globally, act locally. Think locally, act globally.” edited and published by Daishinsha, 2008. This book introduces 14 young Japanese designers. Kawakami contributed an essay titled “A Vibrant Process, Coming into View,” p.8-15. Text in Japanese and English.

Introduction to book “The Contemporary Office,” published by inter.office ltd for the exhibition of “Art is for the Sprit: Works from The UBS Art Collection.” This exhibition was held at the Mori Art Museum, Tokyo, from the 2 of February to the 6 of April, 2008. Not for Sale. Text in Japanese and English.

Article “The Furniture of Kodue Hibino ー Elements of Stories to Stimulate Daily Life” for the book titled “Hibino Kodue no Shina-jina,” 2007, Graphic-sha, p.91- 93, p.164 -166. Text in Japanese and English.

Article for exhibition brochure of “Hibino Kodue no Shina-jina, Kozue Hibino,” 2007, at Art Tower Mito. Text in Japanese.

Article about FRONT, for the catalogue of Tokyo wonder site, 2007. Text in Japanese and English.

Introduction to book, “Gabriele Pezzini ーThe Warrior Designer,” by Virginio Briatore. Published by Logos, 2006. Text in Italian and English.
     
   
     


Article “Mind, Eyes and Making Things by Hand. Important Thought Processes in Design” for exhibition brochure of “Mike Abelson, Carrying Research,” curated by Noriko Kawakami, 2005 at the MDS gallery, organized by The Miyake Issey Foundation. Abelson also contributed an essay, “Carrying.” Text in Japanese and English.

Swedish Style “Happy style,” Published by Embassy of Sweden in Japan, 2005. Article on Kawakami's personal evaluations of contemporary Swedish design, for design exhibition in Tokyo.

Article for exhibition brochure of chandeliers by Swarovski, “Crystal Palace,” by Tokujin Yoshioka,
2005. Text in Japanese and English.

Article contribution to book, “LONG LIFE STYLE 01 D&DEPARTMENT PROJECT 2003-2005,” published by Heibonsha, 2005, on the meaningful activities of D&Department in Tokyo, a shop led by Kenmei Nagaoka. Text in Japanese.

“Gwenael Nicolas & Curiosity ー parfume × perform,” published by Curiosity, 2002. Article for the works of pefume bottle design by Curiosity. Published to coincide with the exhibition of his perfume bottle designs. Text in Japanese and English.
     
   
     
                 
Contributions: Japanese magazines  

AXIS
Design no Genba ( Designers' Workshop )
Vogue Nippon
Figaro Japon
Madame Figaro.jp「column」
Pen
Motor Magazine

 
           
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