THE NORTH FACE MATERNITY+ 2023 FW
THE NORTH FACE MATERNITY+ 2023 FW
Art Direction & Design / 2023
Responsible for the art direction and web design of THE NORTH FACE MATERNITY+ 2023 FW.Childbirth is a life event that occupies only a limited period of time, and maternity wear is often used for just a short duration.In response to this temporality, this project approaches maternity wear from the perspective of longevity in clothing.THE NORTH FACE maternity wear is designed to be worn beyond the maternity period, with detachable components that allow the garments to function as regular apparel.Centered on thislong-lasting functionality,the aim was to express the value of clothing that transcends different life stages.In the visuals, the brands outdoor functionality and toughness are combined with the softness and sense of embrace unique to maternity.At the same time, geek-inspired elements are introduced to highlight the structural appeal of the garments.By visually deconstructing and reconstructing the products functions, the photography and design emphasize the adaptability and expandability of the clothing.

Produce & Web Direction & Writing : Ayumi Yagi (Pivolo LLC)
Art Direction & Design : Mayuko Kanazawa (kokon inc.)
Shooting Produce : Ai Ushijima
Development : HAUS
Photography : Nanako Koyama
Styling : Nobuyuki Ida
Hair & Make-up : Akemi Ezashimods hair

N.E.W.S project

N.E.W.S project is a food project that transforms ingredientseach carrying the intentions of producers from across Japaninto processed products suited to each moment.Starting from the enjoyment and pleasure of food, the project explores whatfoodcan be in a contemporary context. By uncovering value in often overlooked ingredients and their backgrounds, it brings them into everyday life.Through food, it also aims to create a fair economic cycle and contribute to a diverse and inclusive society.
Forest BouillonDeveloped with inspiration from a traditional, land-rooted dashi culture.Extending beyond seafood, it reinterprets a quintessential Japanese food cultureone that draws broth from plants growing naturally in each regionin a contemporary way.Using plants native to the northern foothills of Mt. Fuji, the product offers flavors that shift with the seasons and from year to year.Rather than a simple seasoning, it is designed as an experience oftasting the terroir.From ingredient selection to package design, the entire process is carried out consistently within N.E.W.S project.

P.O.S.T studio inc.

P.O.S.T studio inc. is a creative studio that works across food product development and design.Working closely with producers and processors, we develop products from the ground upcovering product planning, design, branding, and sales strategy.We also shape the broader experience surrounding food, including promotion, media and storytelling, retail development, and community initiatives.How a product reaches people, what kinds of relationships it creates, and how it contributes to producers, local communities, and the environmentP.O.S.T studio looks beyond the act of making itself to design sustainable cycles for the future.

We look at both what is visible and what lies beneath. By doing so, we open up the possibilities of design. We explore ways that feel right, creating designs that are familiar and that endure.

We look at both what is visible and what lies beneath.By doing so, we open up the possibilities of design.We explore ways that feel right and grow more familiar over timeseeking a balanced and enduring approach.kokon inc. is a creative studio that works across multiple disciplines, centered on art direction for entire brands, including visual identity, packaging, typography, and web.From brand launches to rebranding, we take an integrated approach, engaging deeply with both challenges and context.

About

Company

Kokon inc.

Established

January 11, 2022

Services

Brand development and cultivation
CI/VI planning and production
Advertising and sales promotion planning and production
Web design development and production

Founder

Mayuko Kanazawa

Location

153-0042
3-3-11 Aobadai, Meguro-ku, Tokyo

Clients

FOOD & COMPANY Co., Ltd. / THE NORTH FACE / Kodama Jozo Co., Ltd. / Nippon Kodo Co., Ltd. / NatureLab. Co., Ltd. / PARCO Co., Ltd. / Fang Fang Co., Ltd. / Warner Music Japan Inc. / Palace Hotel Co., Ltd. / Fujita Kanko Inc. / TRANSIT OPERATION SERVICE INC. / etc.

Member

金澤繭子

Art Director / Graphic Designer

1990Born in Hokkaido, raised in Chiba
2013Graduated from Tama Art University
2014Belonged to Neandertal inc.
2017Started freelance
2022Founded kokon inc.
2024Founded P.O.S.T studio inc.

中島ミンエン

Graphic Designer

2000Born in Taoyuan, Taiwan
2022Graduated from National Taiwan University of Arts, Joined paragram
2024Belonged to TSDO inc.
2025Joined kokon inc.

Award

Press

  • JAGDA Graphic Design in Japan 2023

Office

Midori.so 1F, 3-3-11, Aobadai
Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-0042

Contact

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