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

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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

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Aura Flow

A device that gives aura-like effects to cartoon figures.

Isami Sakata, Hikaru Ito, Ibuki Hashimoto, Naoya Hatta, Yuichiro Katsumoto

2022-2024

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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