Hana Hashimoto (Kashima High School), a fourth-year student Department of Living Environment Design Faculty of Art and Design, won the top prize at the "Student Presentation on Object and Space Design" held in Kobe City on Saturday, June 6th.
The "Student Presentation on Object and Spatial Design" was held as a related event to World Interior Week 2026 (WIW KOBE), and was a presentation event where students studying design presented their own works and research results. The theme this time was "Design that Moves People's Hearts and Future Living." Ms. Hashimoto presented her lighting work, "Light Box."
Hashimoto's presented work, "Light Folding Box," is a lighting installation that combines light and folding structures. By combining three-dimensional objects of different sizes and shapes, the light transmitted through the materials and the shadows created on the surface change, proposing a space where diverse expressions can be enjoyed depending on the viewing angle and surrounding environment.
In creating the artwork, we repeatedly verified the characteristics of the materials and the effects of light transmission and reflection, and incorporated insights gained through on-site research into the piece. We presented the concept of the artwork, research content, material research, processing steps, and the mechanism of the three-dimensional structure created by folding, and shared our thoughts and production process behind the work.
The judges commented, "We would really like to see this work in person. We hope you will try to commercialize it." Hashimoto said, "It was an honor to have the opportunity to present my work in front of so many people. I would like to use this experience in my graduation project."
[Department of Living Environment Design]
