maori kimura
textile and accessory designer
木村 茉央里
She delves into the boundless potential of materials through playful experimentation with techniques, crafting unique interpretations with structural textures and colours. Blending functionality and artistry, her designs stimulate curiosity, bringing a refreshing delight to daily life through captivating, expressive forms.
After studied from the Textile Design at Tama Art University (Tokyo), she worked as a textile and bag designer at ISSEY MIYAKE. In 2021, studied glassblowing and ceramics in Denmark. Since 2022, she has been based in the Netherlands (Rotterdam, Amsterdam) as MAORI KIMURA DESIGN STUDIO.
遊び心とともにさまざまなテクニックを実験的に取り入れ、素材の可能性を追求しながら、立体的なテクスチャーと色彩で独創的な表現を生み出しています。機能性と芸術性を融合させたデザインは好奇心を刺激し、表情豊かで魅惑的なフォルムを通して日々の生活を楽しく彩ります。 多摩美術大学 生産デザイン学科 テキスタイルデザイン専攻卒業後、 テキスタイル・バッグデザイナーとして ISSEY MIYAKE に7 年間勤務。新たな表現技法を探究するため、2021年にデンマークへ留学し吹きガラスと陶芸を学ぶ。2022年より MAORI KIMURA DESIGN STUDIOとしてオランダ（Rotterdam, Amsterdam) を拠点に活動しています。what i do…
Accessories Design
Specializing in designs that integrate functionality with decorative elements, with a focus on textiles and structural details.Textile design
Offering pattern designs for apparel, accessories, interiors, and packaging.Color Direction
I propose fresh, trend-informed color ideas that align with the client’s philosophy and brand, while also considering the target audience and regional preferences.バッグ・雑貨デザイン
機能性と装飾性を統合した、テキスタイルや構造にこだわりのあるデザインを得意としています。テキスタイル デザイン
服・雑貨・インテリア・パッケージなどにおけるテキスタイルデザイン企画・制作。カラー ディレクション
クライアントの理念や傾向を理解し、またその地域によって想定されるユーザーに向けて、トレンドも取り入れつつフレッシュなカラーアイデアを提案します。and more...
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In addition to the services above, I’m open to collaborations in new areas and projects.
I look forward to exploring fresh possibilities with you!
CAREER
2012 BA in Department of Product and Textile Design, Textile Design Course, Tama Art University (Tokyo)
2012 - 2013 Package designer at Nexta corp.
2014 - 2021 Accessory and Textile Designer at ISSEY MIYAKE INC.
2021 - Freelance Designer
2022 - MAORI KIMURA DESIGN STUDIO, Based in Rotterdam(2022-2024), Amsterdam(2025-) NL
EXHIBITION / EVENT
2025 Mar 29- Apr 19 F-ART COLOR MATTERS! at Mishmash Gallery / Rotterdam, NL [Fringe Friends, ORIFORI TEXTILE]
2025 Mar 13 Opening Event of Systemiq / Amsterdam, NL [Fringe Friends]
2025 Feb 14-16 OBJECT ROTTERDAM 2025 / Rotterdam, NL [Fringe Friends]
2024 Oct 19-27 Dutch Design Week 2024 / Eindhoven, NL at Piet Hein Eek [Fringe Friends]
2024 Sep 13-15 MONO JAPAN FAIR 2024 / Rotterdam, NL [ORIFORI TEXTILE]
2024 Sep 21-22 GRAW 2024 – Groot Rotterdams Atelier Weekend 2023/ Rotterdam, NL
2024 Jul 13 VERSATILE ACADEMY POP-UP EXPO / Rotterdam, NL [Fringe Friends]
2023 Sep 16-17 GRAW 2023 – Groot Rotterdams Atelier Weekend 2023 / Rotterdam, NL
2023 Mar 21 – May 14 The Art of September / Amsterdam, NL [Floating Color]
2014 Aug 10-13 The 6th International Meeting on Origami in Science, Mathematics, and Education / Tokyo, JP [POP-UP PATTERN]2013 Apr 8-14 Contemporary Japanese Design + Asobi Japan Creation 100 at Salone del Mobile. Milano / Milan, IT [POP-UP PATTERN]
2013 Apr 11-30 SIFEC International Student Fashion Design Expo 2013, part of Shanghai Fashion Week / Shanghai, CHN [POP-UP PATTERN]
2010 Dec 28-30 HANDMADE IN JAPAN AWARD by Creema / Düsseldorf, DE [With book]
PRESS / PUBLICATIONS
2025 Mar JAN & JAN Living April 2025 “Verfrissend design – Meubelmonsterties” [Fringe Friends] - page -
2024 Dec MIX Magazine by Colour Hive Issue 78 (2026/27) “New Issue” Surface section [Fringe Friends]
2024 Nov SHE IS COOL collective portfolio - page -
2024 Oct RESIDENCE ”Dutch Design Week 2024: These talents caught our eye”
2024 Oct dezeen “Six statement furniture projects by rising stars from the Dutch design scene”
2023 May FASHION TREND Web Magazine – Client work featured for PUZZLE, a cryptic fashion brand blending mystery and wearable storytelling.
2015 Sep Un nouvel art du pli Guillaume; Genevaux, Chloe; Trebbi, Jean-Charles Bounoure- [POP-UP PATTERN]
AWARDS
2012 Shimanto Newspaper bag -free category- [Swaying Pleats Bag]
2012 MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL JUNIOR DESIGNER AWARD 2012 Nominated [POP-UP PATTERN]
2012 Got a prise university’s final exhibition [POP-UP PATTERN]
2011 Kamiwaza(Paper craft) award [Bloom coaster]
CONFERENCE / LECTURE
2025 Mar Guest speaker at Sense Laboratory / Tokyo, JP (online)
2024 Jul Lecture at NEMO SABO Amstelveen / Amsterdam, NL
2024 Jun Department of Architecture Aichi Institute of Technology/ Nagoya, JP (online)
2014 Aug The 6th International Meeting on Origami in Science, Mathematics and Education/ Tokyo, JP
2013 Jan Department of Architecture Aichi Institute of Technology/ Nagoya, JP