Teruhiro Yanagihara

A Borderless Approach to Contemporary Design

Working between Japan and Europe, Teruhiro Yanagihara approaches design without rigid boundaries between disciplines or cultures. Craftsmanship, nature, colour, imperfection and local traditions frequently become starting points for projects conceived to create subtle sensory and emotional connections. Collaborations with international brands such as &Tradition and Kvadrat reflect this ability to combine Japanese sensitivity with a broader international design language, balancing simplicity, functionality and careful attention to detail.

Teruhiro Yanagihara for &Tradition

For &Tradition, Teruhiro Yanagihara brings his quiet and material-driven design philosophy into contemporary lighting. Among his distinctive creations are the Numbra TY1 pendant lamp and the Numbra TY3 portable lamp, two designs that explore light through carefully considered forms and materials. The Numbra collection reflects Yanagihara’s interest in creating objects that interact naturally with their surroundings, combining practical function with a warm and understated visual presence.

Design Made for Everyday Experience

Across his work, Yanagihara seeks to elevate ordinary moments through thoughtful proportions, tactile materials and an intuitive understanding of how people experience objects and spaces. Rather than focusing only on visual appearance, his designs explore the less visible qualities of atmosphere, touch and interaction. From the Teruhiro Yanagihara Numbra lamps for the &Tradition lighting collection to his wider collaborations in furniture, textiles and interiors, his practice represents a contemporary vision of Japanese design defined by sensitivity, experimentation and lasting simplicity.