Kokuyo's Kadokeshi eraser was a 2002 entry of the first ever Kokuyo Design Award. Its commercialization was realized one year later, and until this day it is a big hit. The feature of this eraser is that it has 28 (!) corners to be able to erase in a punctual manner. As opposed to a traditional eraser with 8 corners that turns into a pebble-like shape over time. It refers to that moment when your eraser is still brand new, with its sharp corners that allow for precise erasing.

Kokuyo Design Awards: Making things from the perspective of the people who use them

"Kokuyo Design Award" started from 2002 and aims to make commercial products from the entries. From the award-winning artwork in the past, a total of 18 entries have gone from the contest to the market.

Details

Measures 2 x 5 x 2 cm
Won Kokuyo Design Awards Merit Award in 2002
Won Good Design Award in 2003
Made in Japan

Kokuyo x Misc Store Amsterdam

Founded in 1905, Kokuyo quickly became the industry leader in paper products — from account books to letter paper, forms and notebooks.

Over the years, Kokuyo has developed various products that enrich lives. That feeling when you open up a fresh new notebook and see the blank page. That feeling when you put pen to paper and let the ideas flow. Whether through stationery, furniture, or spatial design, Kokuyo strives to unleash people's inner creativity. Creation is an expression of uniqueness. Bringing out people’s individuality contributes towards a better future.

At Misc Store Amsterdam, both in our shop as well as online, we proudly carry some of Kokuyo's earlier steel desk items. The designs have not changed since their product launch. We also carry their famed  and a selection of the contest to market entries from their Kokuyo Design Awards, such as the  and the .