Utsuroi is a poetic Japanese word that signifies change, transition, transformation, movement, or passage. The Utsuroi Lab, founded in 2019 by Yuichiro Katsumoto at the School of Science and Engineering, Tokyo Denki University, develops novel technologies and explores multicultural contexts to create unique works and innovations.
Projects
Animall
A device for upcycling pet fur into pipe cleaners
Shunta Koike, Shisen Ryu, Shogo Suzuki, Ayane Imai, Yuichiro Katsumoto
2023-2025
Pull Color
Design of Wall Art Utilizing Dynamic Color Changes through Photoelasticity
Ryota Nakayama, Soshi Takeda, Gakuto Sekine, Yuichiro Katsumoto
2023-2025
Fableaves Clay & Paper
Ibuki Hashimoto, Itta Akino, Kanato Takahashi, Takuya Ishizaki, Yuichiro Katsumoto
2023-2025
Chari-Key Master
A wearable toy to prevent losing bicycle keys.
Hirotaka Fusegi, Ryota Ogawa, Kouhei Ootahara, Tatsuya Matsuzaki, Ayaka Nagahori, Yuichiro Katsumoto
2022- 2025
Aura Flow
A device that gives aura-like effects to cartoon figures.
Isami Sakata, Hikaru Ito, Ibuki Hashimoto, Naoya Hatta, Yuichiro Katsumoto
2022-2024
Fruits of Light
Lightings that remind the pleasure of eating fruit. We designed two types of lighting with grape and orange motifs.
Tomoya Takase, Shota Nakao, Kota Yamashita, Yuichiro Katsumoto
2021-2022