Botanical Life: A Calendar that Transforms Space

Designed by Katsumi Tamura, this award-winning piece brings nature indoors.

Botanical Life is more than just a calendar. It is a transformative piece of art that brings the beauty of nature into your space. With its pop-up design, users can open the sheet and set it on the base to reveal a variety of plant life. This design is not only visually appealing but also serves as a reminder of the changing seasons and the beauty of nature's cycles.

Quality designs have the power to modify space and transform the minds of its users. They offer comfort of seeing, holding and using. They are imbued with lightness and an element of surprise, enriching space. Tamura's original products are designed using the concept of Life with Design, and Botanical Life is a perfect example of this philosophy.

Measuring 150mm (H) x 125mm(W) x 45(D)mm, Botanical Life is a compact piece that can fit into any space. The design process was a collaboration between Tamura as the Art Director, Designer Takahiro Sugawara, and Copywriter Toshiyuki Nagamatsu. The calendar was launched in July 2013.

Botanical Life has been recognized for its innovative and unique design. It was awarded Platinum in A' Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design Award in 2014. The Platinum A' Design Award recognizes world-class, exceptional, and highly innovative designs that showcase unmatched professionalism, genius, and contribute to societal wellbeing. It is awarded to designs that define the aesthetics of an era, advancing the boundaries of art, science, design, and technology, and making the world a better place.

In conclusion, Botanical Life is a testament to the power of design in transforming spaces and enriching lives. It is a celebration of nature's beauty, captured in a simple yet innovative calendar design. This award-winning piece by Katsumi Tamura is a perfect blend of form and function, embodying the concept of Life with Design.