INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER
DESIGN ENGINEER
ORIGAMI ARTIST
RECENT PROJECTS
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A client commissioned a custom pendant inspired by a hydrangea. The final design embraces a modern, minimal aesthetic, with attention to the form and structure of the leaves and stem. The leaves and ribs were hand-bent from waterjet cut 14-gauge brass sheet, highlighting craftsmanship and subtle botanical detail.
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Brass finished in a forest green powder coat, paired with a 14” hand-blown opal glass globe.
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This custom chandelier was designed for a media room, drawing inspiration from the delicate white blooms of a dogwood tree. Handcrafted with a polished brass finish and hand-cut Czech crystal shades, it reflects light with refined elegance. Creating a warm and radiant focal point in the room.
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Polished Brass Metal Finish
Hand Cut Czech Crystal
18 - 5W G4 Bulbs - 3600 Lumens
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Inspired by the cascading blooms on a wisteria vine. This unique pendant mimics vines growing in a client custom kitchen. It is made from flexible LED rope light, Hand Cut Czech crystal and polished brass.
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Polished Brass Metal Finish
40x Hand Cut Crystal Diffusers
8ft LED Rope Light - 2000 lumens
SERVICES
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3D Modeling
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3D Rendering
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3D Printing
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Lighting Design
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Interior Design
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Product Design
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Metalworking
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Woodworking
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Origami
LIGHTING DESIGN
INTERIOR DESIGN
PRODUCT DESIGN
Makoto Furuta
Industrial Designer, Design Engineer, Origami Artist
I’m an Industrial Designer with over a decade of experience as a design engineer. My career has focused on turning creative concepts into manufacturable products, balancing aesthetics and functionality. Leading teams to develop thousands of parts and hundreds of luxury designs has given me a deep understanding of the entire product development process.
Currently, I work as a Senior Design Engineer at a contract injection molding facility, where I specialize in Product Development, Design for Manufacturing, and utilizing the Lean Six Sigma methodology in Manufacturing. My passion for design drives me to explore innovative solutions that push boundaries while remaining mindful of their environmental impact.