Zero is ancient, but still a powerful concept in today’s economy. There are brands and organizations that embrace Zero notions such as “less,” ” small” or “absence” and attract enthusiastic customers and fans. Find how magnetic brands like MUJI, Patagonia and Nissin let limitless beauty emerge without relying on “more” and engage their customers.
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Chapter 1-4: Penguins at the Asahiyama Zoo
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November 25, 2017/by zero = abundanceiFixit – rediscover the joy of making and repairing things
iFixit co-founder Kyle Wiens passionately claims: “take something apart that doesn’t work, understand the problem so as you can fix it, and then put back together….is the greatest feeling in the world when it turns on and you know that YOU fixed it. It’s so exciting to know that YOU can control of your own hardware.”
December 10, 2016/by zero = abundanceChapter 3-6: MUJI Hut
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December 1, 2017/by zero = abundanceMUJI solar cooking scale – inspiring everyday product
Many daily household items are not a feast for the eyes, and you are not inspired or excited when you use them. But does it have to be that way? The MUJI cooking scale is just beautiful in design and delivers great functionality (and is semi solar-powered). It is inspiring to find how just one aesthetically pleasing cooking scale can uplift your life.
September 26, 2017/by zero = abundanceLee Ufan at the STARS Exhibition
January 24, 2021/by zero = abundanceカリフォルニア発NBAウォッチング(30) 八村選手、ルーキーの壁にぶつかる？
ザッポス社内見学ツアー その2
April 28, 2015/by zero = abundanceToyo Ito and “Home-for-All” (Minna-no-Ie) – Can People Shape Architecture?
Architect Toyo Ito has been on his journey to re-define the purpose of “modern architecture” through his disaster relief efforts following the Tohoku Earthquake/Tsunami that affected Northeastern Japan in 2011. Learn about his efforts through his "Home for All" project and the Venice Biennale 2012 Japan Pavilion: "Architecture. Possible here?"
February 15, 2018/by zero = abundanceThe evolution of MUJI House
MUJI started in the house supply business in 2004 and announced its 4th product in 2019. Their slow but steady evolution keenly reflects the shift in people's perception on what happiness is all about. Find MUJI's compact, simple and flexible way of life in which you can design your own happiness.
October 13, 2019/by zero = abundanceJapanese aesthetic term “iki” and Ukiyo-e (1)
粋 Iki is an important Japanese aesthetic term that bridges traditional values and modern ones. Look at the Ukiyo-e that showcase the gist of iki.
October 6, 2019/by zero = abundanceZero perspectives in “Small Architecture” by Kengo Kuma
Kuma's book, "Small Architecture," is full of inspiration that questions the myth of modern architecture, which has become excessively big, hard and alienating. He advocates small architecture as an alternative, due to its boundless potential.
December 2, 2016/by zero = abundance