Nao Tamura was born in Japan in a family of designers. Immersed in a creative environment since early childhood, she grew up designing and making gifts for her family. She moved to New York in 2010, where she currently lives and works. A multi-disciplinary designer, Nao Tamura draws inspiration from various cultures, styles, and disciplines to create her work. Her projects vary widely, from lighting, graphic design, and product design to conceptual art, to name a few. Throughout her work, the designer establishes an emotional connection between user and product. A blend of beauty, innovation, and thought-provoking concepts also defines her work. Nao Tamura's designs have received international acclaim, with awards including the Red Dot Award, ADI Compasso d’Oro International Award, iF Product Design Award, and Good Design Award Japan.