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Graphic Design 39, 1970

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Jay Maisel’s recent work Masaru Katsumi
Masaru Katsumi Concerning the Binding of Hiroshi Hara
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World Exposition 4 Japan World Exposition and the Problem of Visual Communication Masaru Katsumi
New Vistas in Design Izuo Sakane
Two Dutch House Styles Yukio Ota
Akio Kanda, , which boosted the momentum for the development of new typefaces
Record of the production of the official guide map for the Japan World Expo Tsutomu Matsumori
Techne Chasing an unseen voice Kazuyoshi Akiyama

Graphic Design / グラフィックデザイン, delved into the world of graphic design and visual culture. The magazine featured a broad range of content, including coverage of cutting-edge Japanese design and its history, as well as international graphic design.

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  • Format: Magazine
  • Designer/s: Jay Meisel Hiroshi Hara
  • Year: 1970
  • Client/Publisher: Kodansha
  • Size: 260mm x 300mm

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Graphic Design 39, 1970. Cover design by Jay Meisel and Hiroshi Hara
Graphic Design 39, 1970. Cover design by Jay Meisel and Hiroshi Hara
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