Fumie Shibata was born in Yamanashi, Japan. She has worked with many Japanese and international brands, developing extensive experience in various sectors, such as production of furniture, accessories and objects of everyday use and technology applied to the healthcare industry. She is also the Creative Director of some one-of-a-kind capsule hotels. A distinctive feature of her work is a propensity for soft, yet very precise shapes. Her works are designed for ease of use.