Kensaku Oshiro is an award-winning Japanese designer based in Milan, Italy.
Born in 1977 on Okinawa Island, Kensaku spent his formative years in Japan before moving to Italy.
He graduated from the Scuola Politecnica di Design in Milan in 1999 and, after significant work experiences at renowned design studios in Milan and London, he founded his own studio in Milan in 2015.
Kensaku Oshiro’s design approach focuses on understanding the core values of the relevant culture and environment and highlighting them.
He sees each project as a unique challenge to be solved on its own terms, distilling limitless possibilities down to a single ideal solution.
Drawing on his multicultural experience, his work extends across a variety of fields, from product design to architectural projects, from high-quality craftsmanship to industrial-scale production.
- 2015
- found his own studio, Milan, Italy
- 2012-15
- Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby, London, UK
- 2004-12
- Lissoni Associati Milano, Italy
- 1999
- Master’s Degree in Industrial Design, Scuola Politecnica di Milano, Italy
- 1977
- born in Okinawa, Japan
- 2023
- iF Design Award Gold 2023
Winner – Product - 2023
- German Design Award 2023
Winner – Excellent Product Design
Gardening and Outdoor Living - 2022
- Interior Design’s Best of Year 2022
Winner – Outdoor Lighting - 2022
- Prize Designs for Modern
Furniture + Lighting - 2022
- EDIDA – Designer of the Year
nominated by Elle Decor Japan - 2022
- Wallpaper* Design Award
Best Outdoor Living - 2020
- ADI Design Index
Design per l’abitare - 2018
- The Rising Talent Award Italy
nominated by Piero Lissoni - 2016
- EDIDA – Young Design Talent
nominated by Elle Decor Japan - 2012
- GandiaBlasco Design Contest
1° prize - 2012
- Cristalplant Design Contest
1° prize - 2012
- Youg&Design
Special mentions - 2006
- EDIDA – Young Design Talent
nominated by Elle Decor France - 2006
- Design Report Award
1° prize @ Salone Satellite
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