Tokujin Yoshioka, born in 1967, is a renowned Japanese designer and artist, drawing inspiration from the legendary Leonardo da Vinci. He founded his own design firm in 2000 after an apprenticeship with eminent Japanese designers Shiro Kuramata and Issei Miyake. Yoshioka's portfolio spans from architecture to contemporary art, and he has collaborated with several global brands, including Cartier, Louis Vuitton, and Hermes. His designs are celebrated for their nature-inspired, poetic aesthetics. Internationally recognized, Yoshioka's unique approach to design, which often involves ethereal elements like light, has garnered acclaim worldwide.