Monraku is a brand identity for an AI ring that helps older adults return to old hobbies, try something new and reconnect with people. Designed as a personal companion they can take anywhere, it encourages them to get out, follow their interests and feel like themselves again. The name plays on dorakumono, a Japanese old slang of indulging in leisure. Here, being absorbed in what you love becomes something to celebrate in later life. The ring takes its shape from diagonally cut bamboo, with a reference to The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter and the idea of a new beginning.

The design centres on energy. The greens come from young leaves and new shoots, chosen to give the brand a lively feel and move away from the muted colours often used for older audiences. Mendel Sans adds a sharp, angular feel that complements the ring. The generative kaleidoscope patterns keep turning and changing shape, reflecting life’s capacity for change and encouraging people to find fresh enjoyment in everyday life.