Awards Overview for Takanori Urata
| Award Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Platinum A' Design Award | 0 |
| Gold A' Design Award | 1 |
| Silver A' Design Award | 2 |
| Bronze A' Design Award | 1 |
| Iron A' Design Award | 0 |
| Runner-up A' Design Award | 0 |
| Total Awards | 4 |
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Career Highlights of Takanori Urata
Notable Achievements
- Total Awards: 4
- Total Score: 16
- Global Ranking: #834 Worldwide
- Top Award: Gold ( 1 × )
Areas of Expertise
- Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design
- Outdoor Gear and Camping Equipment Design
- Lighting Products and Fixtures Design
- Kitchen Furniture, Equipment and Fixtures Design
Top Designs
| Design Name | Category | Award | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cell | Outdoor Gear and Camping Equipment Design | Silver | 2024 |
| Sakura | Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design | Gold | 2023 |
| Lead | Lighting Products and Fixtures Design | Silver | 2023 |
| Metal | Kitchen Furniture, Equipment and Fixtures Design | Bronze | 2022 |
Featured Designs by Takanori Urata
Cell
sunsetclimax's camping tent, which is called Cell, prioritizes comfort and pursues a beautiful design, employing quick setup and a minimal frame. The unique entrance blocks views from other guest...
Category: Outdoor Gear and Camping Equipment Design
Award: Silver (2024)
Sakura
He designed the Sakura in order to make efficient use of wooden materials without wasting natural resources. The symmetry shape features curved surfaces that offer a natural both-hands fit and it enha...
Category: Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design
Award: Gold (2023)
Lead
Recycled corks from wine bottles consumed in Tokyo are collected and re-molded into the body. The light emitted on the cork's soft surface emits a warm glow on the spot. Compact size that can be ...
Category: Lighting Products and Fixtures Design
Award: Silver (2023)
Metal
A multi-purpose cup designed for outdoor recreation such as camping It is 100% made in Japan, and produced with care at a factory in Tokyo, one by one. The cup is made of stainless steel 304 with exce...
Category: Kitchen Furniture, Equipment and Fixtures Design
Award: Bronze (2022)
About Takanori Urata
Biography
Embracing a thoroughly modern design style, TAKANORI URATA DESIGN INC. has become one of the most in-demand design firms in the region, celebrated for an ability to create exceptional spaces that are- in every way – unique. Though Takanori works primarily in the architecture and interior design spheres, he has also built a reputation on the back of other pursuits and in other markets, namely, in the package and graphic design industry.
Throughout it all, Takanori’s signature remains apparent: crisp, clean and elegant. This has driven TAKANORI URATA DESIGN to thrive in sectors that require a certain sense of modernity, think modern condominiums, cosmetic companies and pharmaceutical clients. In those areas, Takanori has truly flourished, harnessing a skill for large open spaces that remain, at their core, entirely functional.
Yet, the root of TAKANORI URATA DESIGN’s success lies in Takanori’s skill in communication, as he explains in more detail here. “I interview my clients first and try to understand exactly what they want. I pay attention to how my work satisfies their needs. Then I suggest a design which is improved on and refine over time. I aim to always exceed my client’s expectations and surprise them. Once they decide to move ahead with my office, I provide services that meet my client’s needs to gain their trust and establish a long-term partnership.”
This is made all the more impressive when you consider that TAKANORI URATA DESIGN is a two-person operation. “There’s only two people, including myself. It is a small office, but I always try my best for my clients. I believe that my best will be evaluated as success, and it will lead to the next offer of work from my clients.”
In a way that is to be very much expected for the firm, Takanori prefers to carve his own path in the sector and ignore the transient fashions and trends that come and go year on year. “I don’t mind so much about today’s trends. I always concentrate on my client’s needs first. Then, I imagine and create a design for them. I love long-life design which is simple, but never fails to be interesting. I aim for timelessness in my work and go from there.”
Finally, Takanori offers some insight into TAKANORI URATA DESIGN’s future. “I don't know what will happen in future. So, I think I should try hard to make my design skill up so that I can meet variety needs from clients.”
Areas of Expertise
- Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design
- Outdoor Gear and Camping Equipment Design
- Lighting Products and Fixtures Design
- Kitchen Furniture, Equipment and Fixtures Design
Country
Japan
Statistics and Insights
Performance Metrics
Key Statistics
- Total Score: 16
- Total Awards: 4
- Global Ranking: #834
- Performance Score: 9.00 / 10
Insights
Takanori Urata's performance score of 9.00 places them in the top tier of designers worldwide. This score, which ranges from 0 to 10, reflects not just the quantity but also the quality of awards received.
With a total of 4 awards and a global ranking of #834, Takanori Urata has demonstrated consistent excellence in Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design, Outdoor Gear and Camping Equipment Design, Lighting Products and Fixtures Design and other areas.
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