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to revitalise traditional Japanese craftsmanshipYUGEN LAB

Where Japanese craftsmanship meets contemporary design, this online shop showcases the essence of Japanese tableware. A digital experience designed to let the materials, shapes and attention to detail speak for themselves.

Overview

Yūgen Lab is a company dedicated to curating and distributing Japanese tableware and interior décor items. The brand sources its products directly from Japan, paying particular attention to design, functionality and craftsmanship.

Combining handcrafted pieces and items from small workshops, Yūgen Lab offers a balanced selection that blends Japanese tradition with understated modernity, designed for everyday use as much as for aesthetic pleasure.

Expertise

Artistic Direction
UX/UI Design
Shopify
E-commerce
Interaction design
Web development

A contemporary take on Japanese craftsmanship

We designed the entire Yūgen Lab e-commerce site with a clear objective: to showcase the traditional craftsmanship of Japanese artisans, whilst embracing a contemporary, trendy and accessible aesthetic.

The UX/UI design was conceived to showcase products selected directly in Japan, making them easier to understand through a clear content hierarchy and category icons that allow users to quickly identify uses and forms.

The smooth and intuitive shopping journey guides users through the discovery of the pieces without ever distracting from what matters most: the precision of the craftsmanship, the understated elegance and the artisanal heritage.

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