When did DESIGN TALKS plus Season 3 Episode 21 air?
DESIGN TALKS plus Season 3 Episode 21 aired on November 1, 2017.


What is good design? And what is its power? From traditional to cutting edge, we explore Japanese designs that are literally shaping our lives.
It is said that every year over 1,000 new stationery items are developed in Japan. From erasable ballpoint pens being wildly popular among students in France, to colorful masking tape made of washi becoming a big hit in Germany, Japanese stationery has a global reputation for combining functionality with design flair. How are these writing implements evolving in the digital age? We explore the world of stationery design along with our guest, stationery designer and collector Masayuki Takabatake.
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DESIGN TALKS plus Season 3 Episode 21 aired on November 1, 2017.
This episode runs for approximately 30 minutes.
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