Yoshimoto Cube No. 1

Name: Yoshimoto Cube No. 1
Brand: MoMA Design Store

Score 7.9 / 10

Average of substance, design, and value.

DESIGN

A two-inch cube unfolds into sharply articulated polyhedra, giving each learned fold clear visual consequence. At $85, novelty may fade quickly, while connector lifespan and repair options remain unverified.

$85 typical

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EDITION 01RESEARCHED 2026-11-135 SOURCESREFRESH DUE 2027-05

SUBSTANCE SCORES

substance7.4/ 10

design9.0/ 10

value7.4/ 10

WHY THE PRICE IS JUSTIFIED

The price pays for a compact, interconnected transformation mechanism and distinctive display object, not proven superior durability. Make documents the folding geometry, while French commentary explicitly questions lasting engagement. At $85 it is best for people already interested in geometric objects.

MATERIALS

Folding assemblyPlastic and polyester

Keeps the complex folding object light and compact; flexible connections are a potential wear point.

Criteria

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Compared with 3 other products in edition 1.

Desk Presence
This product: 9 out of 10
Best in edition
Editorial judgment: a compact cube becomes strongly articulated polyhedral forms without requiring a large display footprint.
Tactile Rhythm
This product: 7.5 out of 10

IDEAL FOR

·Geometry enthusiasts
·Compact sculptural displays
·Occasional deliberate folding breaks

NOT FOR

·Buyers expecting sustained puzzle difficulty
·Forceful handling
·People seeking the strongest tactile value per dollar

DESIGN & ERGONOMICS

The two-inch cube unfolds into contrasting star-like forms, making the interaction visually legible. Editorially, its transformation is exceptional; the quiet folding is less valuable if the sequence quickly loses your interest.

DESIGN RECOGNITION

Yoshimoto Cube No.1

The Museum of Modern Art · 1982

Naoki Yoshimoto | MoMAThe Museum of Modern Art“Naoki Yoshimoto Yoshimoto Cube No.1 1970”Yoshimoto Cube No. 1 Desktop PuzzleMoMA Design Store“The Yoshimoto Cube No. 1—an object in MoMA’s collection.”

LONGEVITY

The transformation requires no batteries, services or consumables. Long-term connector durability and repair options remain unverified. Do not force resistant folds. Independent criticism raises a genuine risk of novelty fading, separate from physical durability.