https://jonathanyoshidarowell.com Jonathan Yoshida Rowell Tue, 26 Sep 2023 19:46:53 +0000 https://jonathanyoshidarowell.com en https://jonathanyoshidarowell.com/Oak-Board-Table Tue, 26 Sep 2023 19:46:53 +0000 Jonathan Yoshida Rowell https://jonathanyoshidarowell.com/Oak-Board-Table Oak Board Table&nbsp;Oak Board Table is an exercise in designing and building a piece of furniture using the standard 1.5 x 1.5” oak boards from The Home Depot. Being constrained to a material of predetermined dimensions and surfacing results in a uniquely symmetrical design that utilizes eight oak boards of identical length. The table incorporates black oxide steel tee nuts and leveling mounts and is completed with a round glass top, providing a clear view into the unique intersection of oak boards.Category: furnitureMaterials: oak, steel, glassFabrication: self 2023 <img width="5911" height="3941" width_o="5911" height_o="3941" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/38ede95c6a5250d36f7a79a0563dd9f69a2f5eef035adcf2fe6e092df6579fd9/DSC00159.jpg" data-mid="191932539" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/38ede95c6a5250d36f7a79a0563dd9f69a2f5eef035adcf2fe6e092df6579fd9/DSC00159.jpg" /> https://jonathanyoshidarowell.com/Cartier-Looking-Glass-Lamp Wed, 12 Oct 2022 17:37:02 +0000 Jonathan Yoshida Rowell https://jonathanyoshidarowell.com/Cartier-Looking-Glass-Lamp Looking Glass LampThe inherent rarity of Cartier pieces makes it impossible to stock them in every boutique, creating missed opportunities for both sales associate and client. In addition, the role of retail is evolving, with ephemeral and remote models becoming commonplace. Looking Glass aims to bridge these gaps, by increasing the confidence levels of sales associates requesting product transfers, and of clients wishing to purchase, sight unseen. It does this using a new form of machine learning neural net called a GAN (Generative Adversarial Network) to produce visualizations of jewelry indistinguishable from the real item, in real-time. The device itself is intended to replace the standard boutique desk lamps, and functions as one when not in use. It is designed, engineered, and assembled in-house.Category: technologyMaterials: variousFabrication: manufacturing partner 2022 <img width="1396" height="1050" width_o="1396" height_o="1050" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/474b7cb46717bdda06d64741e6f1196605b39d65b035d9a98417c3de8e06837e/Screen-Shot-2022-10-12-at-1.40.50-PM.png" data-mid="155629652" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/474b7cb46717bdda06d64741e6f1196605b39d65b035d9a98417c3de8e06837e/Screen-Shot-2022-10-12-at-1.40.50-PM.png" /> https://jonathanyoshidarowell.com/Cartier-Looking-Glass-Rings Wed, 12 Oct 2022 18:26:31 +0000 Jonathan Yoshida Rowell https://jonathanyoshidarowell.com/Cartier-Looking-Glass-Rings Looking Glass RingsIntegral to the Looking Glass experience is a set of custom-designed marker rings, with ceramic beads embedded as tracking dots for the StyleGAN neural net. The ring’s design aims to strike a balance between an expected preciousness of Cartier product and the functionality of being seen by the computer yet felt by the client. The complete set of sizes are held magnetically in a solid piece of hardwood. The rings are inspired by Cartier’s 1895 wedding band with diamond.Category: technologyMaterials: stainless steel and ceramicFabrication: manufacturing partner 2022 <img width="4032" height="2268" width_o="4032" height_o="2268" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/30af9749ffce9a5e1e16b7c1e13d890b395739c9bd562dd5392066b4a759ef1f/IMG_1416.JPG" data-mid="155634627" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/30af9749ffce9a5e1e16b7c1e13d890b395739c9bd562dd5392066b4a759ef1f/IMG_1416.JPG" /> https://jonathanyoshidarowell.com/Tutti-Frutti-Maze Wed, 12 Oct 2022 17:22:30 +0000 Jonathan Yoshida Rowell https://jonathanyoshidarowell.com/Tutti-Frutti-Maze Tutti Frutti MazeTutti Frutti Maze is a semi-precious toy inspired by the classic wood bead maze for children and Cartier’s “Tutti Frutti” style of necklace creations. It places children and adults alike in the shoes of the jeweller, allowing them to craft a necklace from their own imagination. The beads were hand-carved by a master wood sculptor and dyed with custom pigments, in-house. It is currently being exhibited in Cartier’s Rue de la Paix boutique in Paris. Category: accessory Materials: stainless steel and hardwood Fabrication (limited production): Cartier 2021 <img width="1500" height="1000" width_o="1500" height_o="1000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/ec6e97d3e5559bc54a384221c9177f870dbb976d0b11885179a442d351a7b9f8/CARTIER_LAB_220711_088_Small2.jpg" data-mid="155628518" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/ec6e97d3e5559bc54a384221c9177f870dbb976d0b11885179a442d351a7b9f8/CARTIER_LAB_220711_088_Small2.jpg" /> https://jonathanyoshidarowell.com/La-Panthere-Du-Puzzle Wed, 27 Oct 2021 02:13:35 +0000 Jonathan Yoshida Rowell https://jonathanyoshidarowell.com/La-Panthere-Du-Puzzle La Panthère Du PuzzleInspired by one of Cartier’s own Métiers d’Art creations, La Panthère du Puzzle is an exquisite game that continues the Maison’s tradition of innovating on artisanal techniques. It encapsulates the mystery and intrigue of the iconic panther, an emblem of the Maison for over a century, while providing a sense of play that is uniquely challenging yet ultimately rewarding. Its composition includes solid hardwoods, rare hardwood veneers, and precious accents in brass and gold. 150 puzzles were crafted for and gifted to the North American CEO’s VVIP clients. Category: accessory Materials: solid hardwood and hardwood veneers Fabrication (limited production): Cartier 2021 <img width="8177" height="7146" width_o="8177" height_o="7146" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/903cdb393c90942f66dbbe20780982c556baf8825c54cfe6e01942d5cc786913/CARTIER_LAB_220711_265_Small.jpg" data-mid="155628353" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/903cdb393c90942f66dbbe20780982c556baf8825c54cfe6e01942d5cc786913/CARTIER_LAB_220711_265_Small.jpg" /> https://jonathanyoshidarowell.com/R40 Wed, 27 Oct 2021 01:13:39 +0000 Jonathan Yoshida Rowell https://jonathanyoshidarowell.com/R40 R40R40 is a stacking chair that aspires for a more ordinary approach to life. Its name is informed by its upper and lower “banners”, which share an outer arc equivalent to a 40 centimeter radius. It was fabricated using traditional methods, in Red Hook, Brooklyn. Category: furniture Materials: hard maple and ash (as shown) Fabrication (prototype): Friedlander Furniture 2021 <img width="6000" height="4000" width_o="6000" height_o="4000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/c0b27f5b404a12befad6d336603491aa40821de7f9c825bfac0ba6a1130a41f6/DSC09350.JPG" data-mid="122814621" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/c0b27f5b404a12befad6d336603491aa40821de7f9c825bfac0ba6a1130a41f6/DSC09350.JPG" /> https://jonathanyoshidarowell.com/Jueki-1 Wed, 27 Oct 2021 01:13:39 +0000 Jonathan Yoshida Rowell https://jonathanyoshidarowell.com/Jueki-1 Jueki Jueki is a line of solid ash stools designed for American furniture manufacturer HBF. It is offered as a barstool, counter stool, and low stool, in a number of distinct finishes. Jueki’s form and Japanese namesake describes the viscous sap that flows from a tree. Category: furniture Materials: solid ash Fabrication (production): HBF 2020 <img width="3000" height="2000" width_o="3000" height_o="2000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b9dc994aa6a620627d6f5022d5d66247fe2c033de872074a9d377755989b70d2/IMG_6454b.jpg" data-mid="122811760" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/b9dc994aa6a620627d6f5022d5d66247fe2c033de872074a9d377755989b70d2/IMG_6454b.jpg" /> https://jonathanyoshidarowell.com/Face-Stamps Wed, 27 Oct 2021 11:22:53 +0000 Jonathan Yoshida Rowell https://jonathanyoshidarowell.com/Face-Stamps Face Stamps Face Stamps were a secret holiday gift, each with a custom drawn face, unique to each team member. In lieu of a lathe, the revolved shape of the wood handles were achieved using simple sanding tools and methods. Cartier jewelry cord allows the stamps to be hung on a tree. Category: accessory Materials: solid hard maple, resin, cord Fabrication (limited production): self 2020 <img width="4032" height="3024" width_o="4032" height_o="3024" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/315d48376099aa2f2ad1e1dd9733475a9cd6a24f1b58ddec4c3506a93276d83c/IMG_4707.jpg" data-mid="122811315" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/315d48376099aa2f2ad1e1dd9733475a9cd6a24f1b58ddec4c3506a93276d83c/IMG_4707.jpg" /> https://jonathanyoshidarowell.com/Koro-1 Wed, 27 Oct 2021 01:13:39 +0000 Jonathan Yoshida Rowell https://jonathanyoshidarowell.com/Koro-1 Koro Koro is an incense burner machined out of solid bronze. It is inspired by the oversized burners preceding the entrance at Japanese temples. A unique two-part design allows the unburnt ends to fall through to below, while providing a catchall for ash and matches.Category: accessory Material: solid bronze Fabrication (prototype): manufacturing partner 2020 <img width="3000" height="2000" width_o="3000" height_o="2000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/0fd13f064887fad7a7929076a2d23fc6a6c7f2d579b742f2f30e3078af1822ef/DSC08672.png" data-mid="123006538" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/0fd13f064887fad7a7929076a2d23fc6a6c7f2d579b742f2f30e3078af1822ef/DSC08672.png" /> https://jonathanyoshidarowell.com/Wallflower-1 Wed, 27 Oct 2021 01:51:40 +0000 Jonathan Yoshida Rowell https://jonathanyoshidarowell.com/Wallflower-1 Wallflower Wallflower was conceived after a stay in northern Italy and wandering the homestead for wildflowers. Wallflower is intended to celebrate and display a single wildflower, as it dries and ages. A hand-bent brass wire is used to clasp the stem, while providing the fixturing behind for wall mounting.Category: accessory Material: hardwood (various) and brass Fabrication (limited production): self 2020 <img width="4032" height="3024" width_o="4032" height_o="3024" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/5bb0e03e48f3948d78a59e339ce01580fb09cfe3cf88d244c59042ec11a63543/IMG_7890.jpg" data-mid="122810682" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/5bb0e03e48f3948d78a59e339ce01580fb09cfe3cf88d244c59042ec11a63543/IMG_7890.jpg" />