Biography
Tomoko Azumi (b. Hiroshima, Japan 1966) trained as an architect at Kyoto City University of Arts (1985-89) before working for an architectural practice in Tokyo. She later studied Furniture Design at the Royal College of Art, London (1993-95). Following a ten year partnership as AZUMI, Tomoko Azumi opened TNA Design Studio in 2005. Alongside of her design practice, she has been involved in teaching at both BA and MA level, giving workshops and being a member of design prize juries including D&AD Design Award, UK; imm Köln Design Award, Germany; and Good Design Award, Japan.