EVENT | Understanding Units Makes Design More Interesting: "Unit Exhibition" Held at 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT Gallery
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February 10, 2015

EVENT | Understanding Units Makes Design More Interesting: "Unit Exhibition" Held at 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT Gallery

"What 10 People Can Do: Measuring the Width of a Crosswalk by Stride" (Photo: Kazue Kawase)
"1 Meter Party" by Helmuth Smits: A photographic series celebrating children reaching one meter in height (Photo: Lotte Stekelenburg)
"Prototype Meter Bar (Replica)" (Collection of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Weights and Measures Office): The former national standard for one meter, established by the 1875 Meter Convention.
"Comparing Time: The World of 1/1000th of a Second, Photo Finish" (Courtesy of Seiko Holdings): This exhibit explores how humans have visualized the concept of time, showcasing various measuring instruments and introducing different perceptions of time. It highlights the exceptional measurement technologies developed by corporations.
"Comparing Time: Awaglass" by Norihisa Terayama (studio note): This exhibit explores how humans have visualized the concept of time, showcasing various measuring instruments and introducing different perceptions of time. It features an hourglass that measures time with bubbles.
"Comparing Volume: A Collection of Chemical Glassware" by Kiriyama Glass Co., Ltd.: This exhibit compares and displays various forms of 1-liter capacity using diverse chemical glassware.
"Comparing Speed" by the Exhibition Planning Team (Image: Shunichi Suga): The speed of trees is expressed through video.
"Standard Play" by Ryota Nishimoto (Photo: Ryota Nishimoto): Explores the units of standard products like lumber, tiles, and plumbing pipes, along with related manufacturing processes.
"Experiencing Units" by the Exhibition Planning Team (Photo: Ryohei Yoshiyuki (Ryohei Yoshiyuki & Associates)): Features various exhibits that allow visitors to experience basic units.
"Comparing Length: 1-100 Ruler" by the Exhibition Planning Team (Photo: Norihisa Terayama (studio note)): Objects ranging from 1 to 100 centimeters found in daily life are displayed in order of height.
"The Weight of Words" by Ken Okamoto + Yushi Ohno: A piece that compares the weight of each hiragana character using a scale.
"Application and Design of Units: AA Stool" by Torafu Architects (Photo: Fumihiko Yoshiji): A simple stool made entirely from 26x90mm deck material. The stools, which are integrated when stacked, can be separated into two, allowing them to be used individually for guests or in small spaces.
"Time Scanner" by Kenichi Okada: An interactive work that visualizes a subject's time and travel distance by stretching or rewinding it.
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EVENT | Understanding Units Makes Design More Interesting: "The Exhibition of Units" Held at 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT Gallery

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