Keiji Ishikawa

Professional from Japan

After spending five years in Tokyo learning the traditional Japanese glass-cutting technique "Kiriko," a designer moved to Tokushima to establish his cutting-edge studio in 2019. His creations include a wide range of daily items, such as glasses, dishes, and lampshades, all featuring original designs that aim to bring a sense of calm and joy to people's lives. Recently, he has been interested in glassblowing and is producing exceptional multilayered glasses that showcase his unique sensitivity and creativity.

View Achievements View Country Rankings

Design Achievements

Professional achievements and recognition in design excellence

5

Total Awards

5

Years Active

2 3,873

Total Score

Medal Distribution

Award Level	Count
Platinum	0
Gold	0
Silver	2
Bronze	2
Iron	1

First Award: April 23, 2021

Latest Award: April 18, 2025

Award Density: 1.0 awards per year

Award Distribution

Category Analysis & Specialization

Professional focus areas and expertise distribution

Design Categories

Category	Awards	Domain	Focus Level
Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design	4	Industrial	Maestro
Lighting Products and Fixtures Design	1	Industrial	Professional

Industrial

100.0%

Category Diversity

Unique Categories

Focus Index

6,800

Specialization Level

Primary Domain

Industrial

Main Focus Area

Domain Distribution

Category Distribution

Career Progression

Professional journey and achievement timeline

Career Milestones

Career Start:
April 2021

Latest Achievement:
April 2025

Active Period:
5 years

Total Awards:
5 recognitions

Dominant Domain:
Industrial
5+ awards

Primary Category:
Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design
4+ awards

Achievement Rate

1

Awards per Year

0

Platinum/Gold per Year

Career Phase

Virtuoso Level

55%

Silver Awards

40%

Bronze Awards

40%

Iron Awards

20%

Notable Achievements

Featured designs and significant recognitions

Featured Designs

Year	Design	Category	Recognition	Client
2024	Brilliant Olive The design of the olive branch symbolizes enduring vitality as a representation of peace, wisdom, an...	Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design	Silver	KJ studio
2022	Elan Vital Because of regularly arranging the motifs of matching cups that imagine a fun encounter, the design ...	Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design	Silver	KJ studio
2023	Dialogical Relationship The cut glass design aims to inspire creative thinking by invoking various stories, such as past exp...	Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design	Bronze	KJ studio
2020	Limpid Stream The design Limpid Stream is a mass of rhythmically arranged cat's pupil and it makes people...	Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design	Bronze	KJ studio
2021	Shining Glass The table lamp is designed to use a faceted drinking glass as a lampshade without any modification. ...	Lighting Products and Fixtures Design	Iron	KJ studio

5

Top Tier Awards

A' Design Award Recognitions

1

Unique Clients

Different Organizations Served

2

Design Categories

Areas of Excellence

Competitive Position

Performance analysis and peer comparison

Global Standing

#277

Global Rank

97.7%

Percentile

Top 2.3%

National Standing in Japan

#27

National Rank

495

Total Designers

Top 5.5%

Average Score

662

Above Average

Peers Ahead

Competitors

Peers Behind

5,034

Following

Design Expertise

Specialization analysis and innovation metrics

Design Domains

Industrial 5 awards (100%)

Developing Expertise

Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design 4

Category Diversity

Unique design categories

Expertise Depth

Advanced & mastered categories

Achievement Rate

Awards per active year

Achievement Timeline

Professional milestones and recognition history

Recognition History

Year	Total	Distribution
2020	1	1
2021	1	1
2022	1	1
2023	1	1
2024	1	1

Platinum

Gold

Silver

Bronze

Iron

Total Achievements

Career total recognitions

Years of Excellence

Active years in design

Most Prolific Year

2020

Professional Journey

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

Design Impact

Client portfolio and sector influence

Client Portfolio

Client	Projects	Awards	Categories
KJ studio	5	S 2 B 2 I 1	2 categories

Total Clients

Organizations served

Repeat Clients

Multiple project clients

Avg. Projects

Projects per client

Client Industry Distribution

Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design
1 clients, 5 projects

Lighting Products and Fixtures Design
1 clients, 5 projects

Performance Benchmarks

Statistical analysis and performance indicators

Statistical Position

97.7th Percentile

Z-Score: 1.85

3,873

Keiji Ishikawa Score

Above Average

723

Population Mean

Average Score

324

Population Median

Middle Score

Performance Distribution

Supreme Elite (25,600+ points)

6 designers (0.1%)

Legendary Elite (12,800+ points)

21 designers (0.2%)

Elite (6,400+ points)

73 designers (0.6%)

Virtuoso (3,200+ points)

316 designers (2.6%)

▼ You

Maestro (1,600+ points)

1013 designers (8.5%)

Advanced (800+ points)

1569 designers (13.2%)

Established (400+ points)

2530 designers (21.2%)

Professional (1+ points)

6397 designers (53.6%)

Relative Position

Top 2.3%

Global ranking position

Performance Level

Above Average

Relative to population mean

Statistical Significance

Normal Range

Based on standard deviation

Strategic Insights

Opportunities and recommendations for continued growth

Core Strengths

Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design

Industrial

Developing Level

4 achievements

Lighting Products and Fixtures Design

Strategic Priority

Expertise Development

Focus on strengthening emerging categories to achieve advanced status

Strategic Priority

Table Lamp

The table lamp is designed to use a faceted drinking glass as a lampshade without any modification. ...

Lighting Products and Fixtures Design

Client: KJ studio

View Project Details

Media & Professional Inquiries

Connect with Keiji Ishikawa

Media Kit

Access high-resolution images, press releases, and comprehensive portfolio information for media coverage.

Download Media Kit

Interview Requests

Schedule interviews or request expert commentary on design, innovation, and industry trends.

Request Interview

Professional Network

Connect professionally for collaborations, speaking engagements, and industry events.

Connect Now

5

Years of Excellence

5

Design Awards

2

Design Categories

#277

Global Ranking

Additional Resources for Journalists

Design Newsroom and Press Kits Electronic Press Releases and Design News Wire A' Design Award Designer Interviews

Get Involved

Participation in Design Insights boosts both individual and national profiles.

Design Insights platform is powered by A' Design Awards. By engaging with the A' Design Awards, individuals and entities within the design, architecture, arts, engineering, and technology sectors have a unique opportunity to not only showcase their talent and innovation but also to significantly influence their country's standings on the Design Insights platform. The prestigious A' Design Award and Competition offers a platform for professionals to gain international recognition, enhancing their visibility and reputation in the global design community. For countries, fostering participation among creative talents becomes a strategic move, one that promises to elevate their national profile by showcasing their inherent creative strengths and capabilities. This collective endeavor, where each entry and recognition contributes to the larger narrative of a country's creative prowess, underscores the interconnectedness of individual achievements and national prestige. Encouraging and supporting participation in the A' Design Awards thus emerges as a dual pathway towards personal professional growth and enhancing a nation's stature in the international design arena, making it a valuable pursuit for designers, architects, brands, and national representatives alike.

Discover A' Design Award