CASETiFY, the global tech accessories brand, has announced a new collaboration with contemporary artist Takashi Murakami, centered around his well-known character, MR. DOB. Titled TAKASHI MURAKAMI x CASETiFY: MR. DOB, the collection is set for a global release on April 11, 2025, with a limited preview dropping on April 3.
According to CASETiFY, this partnership is the company’s largest artist collaboration to date. It originated from a meeting between Murakami and CASETiFY CEO and Co-founder Wesley Ng at the company’s headquarters in Hong Kong. The two discussed ways to integrate art into digital culture, leading to months of creative exploration and development. Ng commented on the collaboration, stating:
When Takashi-san and I first met, we talked for hours about making art part of everyone’s daily digital life. What followed was months of close collaboration, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible when you merge iconic art with everyday tech. This collection is the result of that shared vision.
Murakami, known for blending traditional Japanese art with contemporary pop culture, has described MR. DOB as a longstanding representation of his artistic evolution. In his statement, he expressed excitement about introducing the character to a wider audience through this collaboration. You can read his full statement below:
MR. DOB has been my artistic companion since the beginning of my career, representing both my evolution as an artist and my commentary on contemporary culture… Through this collaboration with CASETiFY, I’m excited to bring MR. DOB into people’s everyday lives in an entirely new way.
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CASETiFY has not yet revealed details about the specific products in the collection. However, the company has launched a waitlist for those interested in early access. More information can be found on their official website.
About CASETiFY
CASETiFY is a global tech accessories brand headquartered in Los Angeles and Hong Kong. It operates one of the largest platforms for customized tech accessories, offering a range of products designed for both style and durability. The company is known for collaborations with artists, brands, and pop culture franchises through its Co-Lab program. With over 50 retail locations, CASETiFY also provides in-store customization services for customers looking to personalize their devices.
About Takashi Murakami
Takashi Murakami is a Japanese contemporary artist and the originator of the Superflat theory, which examines the influence of traditional Japanese art, anime, and manga on modern visual culture. His work often features original characters such as Miss Ko2 and MR. DOB, drawing from otaku culture and presented in both sculptural and two-dimensional forms.
His first major retrospective, ©MURAKAMI (2007–2009), was exhibited in multiple North American and European cities, beginning at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles. He has since held solo exhibitions at numerous institutions worldwide, including the Palace of Versailles (2010), Mori Art Museum (2015), Garage Museum of Contemporary Art (2017), The Broad (2022), and the Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art (2024).
Source: Press Release
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