What can designers learn from the principles of Japanese gardening?
About this episode
Jake Hobson discusses the design principles exemplified by Japanese garden shears and touches on Ferrari and luxury stationery.
Niwaki founder Jake Hobson on why Japanese garden shears demonstrate the key to good design. Plus: Ferrari shocks critics. And: the joy of luxury stationery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Guest: Jake Hobson
Topics covered
- Japanese gardening
- design principles
- luxury products
- Ferrari
- stationery
Keywords
- Japanese gardening
- design
- garden shears
- Ferrari
- luxury stationery
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Ferrari
Products: Japanese garden shears, luxury stationery
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