Akasaki & Vanhuyse

Akasaki & Vanhuyse is a London design studio founded by Japanese designer and architect Kenta Akasaki and French industrial designer Astrid Vanhuyse. They work on product, lighting, furniture, exhibition and creative direction projects, with an approach driven by context and purpose and aimed at distinctive, considered, long-lasting products and experiences.

Kenta Akasaki studied architecture in Tokyo and London and worked at Matheson Whiteley on residential, arts and workshop projects, including one for Max Lamb. Astrid Vanhuyse took an MA in industrial design in France, assisted Marc Berthier at Eliumstudio in Paris and joined Nendo in Tokyo before moving to London. Clients include Nothing, Panasonic, Aesop and Cinna/Ligne Roset; the studio also curates for Random Residency and runs SHOP A & V.