Omi Tahara

Omi Tahara is a Japanese designer based in Milan, where he founded his studio in 2011. With a background in civil engineering, his work reflects a strong interest in structure, functionality and material research. After early recognition from the French magazine Intramuros, Tahara moved to Milan and collaborated with designers such as Kazuhiko Tomita and Francesco Rota, developing a design approach deeply rooted in Italian culture. His practice spans product design and art direction, guided by clarity, universality and close collaboration with manufacturers. His work has received international recognition, including Red Dot and iF Design Awards.