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Yusaku Kamekura - Graphic Designer - Japan

Graphis Annual 1960|61

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International annual of advertising graphics

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  • Format: Book
  • Designer/s: Yusaku Kamekura
  • Year: 1960
  • Client/Publisher: Graphis Inc
  • Size: 240mm 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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Graphis Annual 1960|61. Cover design by Yusaku Kamekura
Graphis Annual 1960|61. Cover design 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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