静けさの中に美しさを見つける

Design is the silence between notes

A studio dedicated to the art of reduction. We create digital experiences that breathe.

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Philosophy

Ma (間)

The Japanese concept of negative space. It is not mere emptiness, but a pause full of possibilities.

We believe that what you leave out is as important as what you put in. Every element must earn its place. Every pixel must have purpose.

Guiding Principles

Three pillars of our practice

01

Simplicity

Kanso (簡素) — Eliminate what does not matter to reveal what does.

02

Naturalness

Shizen (自然) — Design that feels inevitable, not forced.

03

Stillness

Seijaku (静寂) — Create calm amidst the chaos of the digital world.

Selected Work

Projects in harmony

Brand Identity

Muji Residence

A living space brand embracing emptiness as luxury

2024
Digital Experience

Zen Garden App

Meditation through mindful interaction design

2024
Website

Wabi Tea House

Finding beauty in imperfection for artisan tea makers

2023
Art Direction

Mono Journal

A publication celebrating the beauty of one

2023
Our Process

Thoughtful creation

We begin with listening. Understanding not just what you want, but what you truly need. Then we remove, refine, and reduce until only the essential remains.

Listen

Deep understanding through conversation

Distill

Finding the core essence

Create

Bringing clarity to form

Refine

Perfecting through subtraction

"In the pursuit of learning, every day something is acquired. In the pursuit of Tao, every day something is dropped."

— Lao Tzu
Begin

Let's create stillness together

Ready to embrace simplicity? We'd love to hear about your project.

hello@kukan.studio
Location Tokyo & Remote
Availability Open for Q2 2025