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Yusaku Kamekura - Graphic Designer - Japan

International Design Festival, Osaka 1985

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  • Format: Exhibition Catalogue
  • Designer/s: Yusaku Kamekura
  • Year: 1985
  • Client/Publisher: Japan Design Foundation, Osaka
  • Size: 257mm x 300mm
Yusaku Kamekura, born in 1915, graduated from the Institute of New Architecture and Industrial Arts. In 1960, he helped establish Nippon Design Center Inc. and served as its managing director. The following year, in 1961, he received a grand prize from the Ministry of Education. In 1962, he transitioned to working as a freelance designer.

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International Design-Festival, Osaka 1985. Designed by Yusaku Kamekura
International Design-Festival, Osaka 1985. Designed by Yusaku Kamekura
Yusaku Kamekura, born in 1915, graduated from the Institute of New Architecture and Industrial Arts. In 1960, he helped establish Nippon Design Center Inc. and served as its managing director. The following year, in 1961, he received a grand prize from the Ministry of Education. In 1962, he transitioned to working as a freelance designer.
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