I’ve been working for the design of leather products for 30 years. I am also teaching about product designs at a crafts school in Toyooka-shi, where has 70% shares of manufacturing of bags. As a designer, I’ve been working with craftsmen with good relationship. I most like to think of designs that make the most of the characteristics of the materials and make the most of the craftsman's skills.

2019 Omotenashi Selection 2019 Award (JAPAN)
https://omotenashinippon.jp/prize/selection/2019/1900-01-050/?la=en

2020 A'Design Award & Competition 2020 Bronze'A Design Award [TPH LEATHER]
https://competition.adesignaward.com/gooddesign.php?ID=88004

2020 A'Design Award & Competition 2020 Iron'A Design Award [TPH STEEL]
https://competition.adesignaward.com/gooddesign.php?ID=88022

TPH Tissue Paper Holder by OTAKA NORIKO 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.

TPH Tissue Paper Holder by OTAKA NORIKO TPH Leather is a compact design with paper sandwiched between two leather trays and taken out from above. The material and weight of the upper and lower tray cores are changed so that the paper can be taken out smoothly. The top is made of aluminum, which is in addition to there are a variety of leather variations, and take advantage of the characteristics of the leather to change sewing.

TPH Cypress Tissue Paper Holder by OTAKA NORIKO The TPH Cypress has a simple and minimal shape in which paper is sandwiched between two inverted V-shaped trays and taken out from above. A beautiful paper holder made using the traditional technique Japanese call Hikimage with Kiso cypress. Kiso is famous for producing cypress. A metal fitting is attached to the back side of the upper tray. As a result, the weight is increased and friction is reduced, enabling smooth removal. Kiso cypress is highly antibacterial, has a very beautiful grain, and has a refreshing scent.

Otaka Noriko

3-13-1-401,Saginuma,Miyamaeーku

Kanagawa Prefecture

216-0004

P: +81　44　767　0122

F: +81　44 767 0122

Otaka Noriko is IAD member since 2020, with 6087 IAD rating.