The brand name, Ed Robert Judson, is derived from the name of a fictional craftsman, combining the names of Robert Hooke, the scientist who discovered the theory of spring elasticity, Whitcomb Judson, the inventor who invented the zipper, and Edo, meaning Tokyo. Ken Ezaki, the designer of Ed Robert Judson, is a person who started the brand after his hobby of leather crafting grew into a passion.

Left: Business card holder 16,200 yen
Top: Bi-fold wallet 31,320 yen
Bottom/Coin purse 16,200 yen

I want to compete by showcasing ideas that are uniquely Japanese.

Because it started as a hobby, creating parts from scratch was difficult. It was costly and time-consuming, and there were hardly any manufacturers willing to take on small-batch production. Nevertheless, in pursuit of originality, they arrived at the idea of incorporating everyday objects as materials. These included springs used in ring notebooks and memo pads, and door hardware. By using these materials in ways other than their original purpose, they expressed novelty, and this ultimately became the brand's identity.

His favorite place to go is a home improvement store with a wide selection of DIY supplies. Ideas keep flowing from what he sees there. Lately, he's been having a blast visiting home improvement stores overseas, where the standards are different from those in Japan. And that's no surprise, as Ed Robert Judson has been expanding his business internationally since 2014, giving him many more opportunities to travel abroad.

And that inevitably makes you aware of being Japanese. Mr. Ezaki says he wants to compete with designs and ideas that embody the Japanese aesthetic of wabi-sabi. He is already beginning to feel the positive response from various countries.

Ken Ezaki

Ed Robert Judson, Designer
Born in 1984. He worked in design and planning at an apparel company. He began making leather crafts on his own. In 2009, he launched "Ed Robert Judson," and continues to create and release original leather products to the world.

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