BRAND

Spoon&Sugar

Playful Designs and Eco-Friendly Stories

Small Magic in Everyday Life. Unassuming Actions Become Opportunities to Brighten Your Life.

Just as a spoonful of sugar can turn a bitter drink into a happy taste, Spoon & Sugar is a brand that adds a little ingenuity and playfulness to everyday life. Changing things up just a bit, or deliberately putting effort into areas we tend to neglect—it’s these small touches that bring joy and smiles to our daily routines. We deliver that “little magic,” creating opportunities to enrich and brighten each day.

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Add Playfulness and Art to Your Picnic Blanket. Pop Designs That Brighten Your Mood: Mood Rug

Born from the voices of outdoor enthusiasts, the pop art leisure sheet “Mood Rug” aims to brighten users’ spirits with designs unlike anything seen before. It addresses the challenges of traditional blue tarps and character-themed sheets—which can spoil scenery or fail to convey personality—by offering fresh, eye-catching patterns. The name “Mood Rug” carries the wish that time spent with loved ones (mood) be filled with comfort and smiles. Its 14 pop art patterns unfold like a storybook, changing moods and narratives depending on how they’re combined. Hidden within the seemingly patterned designs are playful touches that make you chuckle, expanding the joy of discovering them together with someone special.

Touch It Everyday, Talk to It. That’s Why It Sticks in Your Memory. A Picture Book Curtain That Nurtures the Heart and Stays in Your Memory, Depicting Environmental Issues.

Things we encounter for long periods during childhood remain in our memories as adults. Curtains, which occupy a large part of a space, are one such thing. Spoon&Sugar believed that by infusing curtains with “learning” and “messages,” rather than focusing solely on function and design, we could enrich children’s formative landscapes. This led to the creation of “Picture Book Curtains,” which convey environmental issues through gentle, picture-book-like designs. They depict the reality of sea turtles ingesting marine debris and the environmental challenges faced by creatures like coral, hermit crabs, crows, bears, and fireflies as charming, heartwarming stories. Precisely because these curtains are seen and touched daily, they naturally spark conversations, leave lasting impressions, and provide the next generation with opportunities to reflect.

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Winner of the Prestigious International “Pentawards 2024 Honorary Award.” A Brand That Seamlessly Expands Across Countries and Cultures.

The Mood Rug Series received an Official Honorable Mention at the international packaging competition “Pentawards 2024,” selected from over 2,000 entries across 65 countries worldwide. The award was presented at a ceremony in London, UK, hosted by Magazine London, where brands, design agencies, students, and experts from around the world gathered. This recognition marks a significant step toward realizing our vision of creating a brand that resonates across borders and cultures. We will continue to pursue new challenges as a brand expanding globally.

COLLABORATOR: Designer aiMIKI

Graduated from Prsons School of Design, Department of Communication Design and Illustration. After graduation, spent five years in New York creating textile designs for numerous apparel brands including GAP, Victoria’s Secret, Carter’s, and TOPSHOP. Subsequently relocated to her hometown of Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture, working freelance as a branding advisor and creating illustrations, various designs, and murals. Received the Fukui Prefecture Cultural Encouragement Award in 2024.

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Designer aiMIKI