Musashino Art University

The website serves as the digital gateway for the Department of Industrial, Interior & Craft Design at Musashino Art University. It functions as both an academic portal and a visual portfolio, showcasing the intersection of traditional craftsmanship and modern industrial design. Through a tactile and highly visual interface, the site introduces prospective students and industry professionals to the department's diverse specializations, ranging from metalwork and woodworking to textiles and interior design. The visual identity is defined by a sophisticated, editorial aesthetic that mirrors the hands-on nature of the discipline. By utilizing high-resolution, top-down photography of raw materials and tools—such as thread, wood, and metal—the design creates a sense of materiality and creative process. The layout breaks away from rigid grid structures in favor of a more organic, scattered composition, using bold typography and translucent color overlays to guide the user through a curated exploration of the department's creative ecosystem.