The selection and application of materials is central to Kuma's perspective on design. His essay below describes his fascination with "particlizing" materials by breaking them down into essential relationships.
In the essay Kuma likens his view of materials to the phenomenon of a rainbow. He describes a rainbow not as an object, but rather a multi-layered relationship between particles of water, a group of substances known as "sunlight" and a specific perspective. This delicate balance is a reflection of the fragility of the world around us. For Kuma, particlizing materials allows him to impact the world freely and infinitly.
As Xu said, we are each looking to define our own logic, or design process. Kuma's viewpoint does not necessarily represent the "right" way to look at things, but hopefully it can serve as a tool to sharpen our own understanding.
Jonathan
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