MAMIMU x
Lockdown Mindscape
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Collaborations & Commissions
Artist on a mission to inject optimism into the world.
I love spreading Joy Through Colours and Shapes
I am MAMIMU (aka June Mineyama-Smithson), Japanese designer/artist based in London. Combining the philosophy of Japanese Kimono artisans and Postmodern wit, I create bold joyful patterns from seemingly mundane scenery — from manhole covers in Tokyo, store shutters in Shoreditch to ropes on a sandy beach in Bali.
‘Outstanding portfolio of pattern designs inspired by urban environments.’ — YCN
‘Striking Work.’ — Pattern Observer
‘Incredible designer who finds magic in the mundane.’ – Underpinned
‘MAMIMU marries high-end functionality with contemporary and eclectic design.’ — Ello
Product Reviews
‘It's a really strong, sturdy bag with great features...Overall, very impressed.’
— Katie Treggiden (Design Journalist)
★★★★★
‘Possibly the prettiest laptop totes around.’
— Jennifer Lachs (Digital Nomad Girls)
★★★★★
‘I absolutely love this print and never tire of looking at it - it is fabulous.’
— Kerry Q.
★★★★★
‘Definitely recommend! Lovely print and very well packaged.’
—Bennett H.
★★★★★
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Blog posts
Visual Language of Love — Japanese Style
I have been exploring the visual language of LOVE. I was particularly interested in using different forms of dots and lines because in Japan...
Design Process, Revealed!
From swimming pool in Hackney, store shutters in Shoreditch to ropes on the sandy beach in Bali, I found inspiration in the most ordinary places...
