Makoto Koizumi was born in 1960 in Tokyo. In 1990, one year after completing his studies, he established his own design practice, Koizumi Studio. The designer works on a variety of projects ranging from architecture to furniture design and product design. In 2003, he opened the Koizumi Tool Store, where he showcases some of his designs. Makoto Koizumi has exhibited his work throughout Japan and other countries. He has also has received many awards for his designs, including the 2012 Mainichi Design Award and the Grand Prize of the Japan Crafts Exhibition in 2015. While based in Tokyo, the designer travels across Japan to collaborate with local communities and different workshops.