Content includes:
Tattoo Tadashi Iizawa
Belgian graphic designer Masaru Katsumi
Visual design for residential area planning Takakazu Maruyasu
Population Map of Japan and Comprehensive Statistical Map of Land Conditions Atsushi Otomo
Computer Art Hiroshi Kawano Chihaya Shimomura
From the New Physics slide
Redon’s
Kozo Mio’s illustration Isaku Yanaihara
Mexican Subway Symbol Project Lance Wyman Yukio Ota
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.
From the graphic design archive:
From the graphic design archive:
From the graphic design archive:
Just like people, cities are complex systems. Planners and designers play a key role in making them function smoothly through well-designed signage systems and visual identities. These elements must not clutter the environment but instead serve to inform, direct, and warn the public effectively.
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Design Archive Feature, Members Only Content
Erik Nitsche's notable book series, the New Illustrated Library of Science and Invention comprised twelve volumes and they are a fantastic example of how to design a perfect non-fiction book!
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Design Archive Feature, Designer Profiles, Members Only Content, Poster Design, Regional Histories
In 1997 Tadanori Yokoo showcased 31 new silkscreens at the Ginza Graphic Gallery in Tokyo. Many of these works were previously unseen, and I was fortunate enough to discover a feature in a back issue of Idea magazine that showcased the full collection of silkscreen posters.
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