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Hiroshi Ohchi - Japanese Graphic Designer

Idea 016, 1956

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Content includes:
Graphic Arts:
Contemporary Swedish Graphic Arts by Anders Beckman, Per Beckman, Lars Bramberg, Olle Eksell, Martin Gavler, Stig Lindberg, Steffan Wiren, Erik Stockmar
Graphic “55” Exhibition by Hiromu Hara, Yoshio Hayakawa, Takashi Kono, Tadashi Ohashi, Yusaku Kamekura, Ryuichi Yamashiro, Kenji Ito, Paul Rand
Graphic Artists in Hokkaido
Colour Pages:
Swedish Artists
Hokkaido Artists
Editorials:
In Writing on the History of Western Fine Arts Vol. 1 by H. Hara
Meaning of Graphic “55” Exhibition by K. Takahashi
Brief History of Japanese Commercial Arts Vol. 2 by A. Yamana
Formative Art Lab Vol. 3 by S. Imatake
Voice of Local Designers
Rurality and Urbanity by K. Kuriyagawa
Voice of Local Designers: Travel Poster by K. Niregane
Voice of Local Designers: Merchandising and Advertising by K. Sasaki
Packaging Pageant by Modern Packaging
Editor’s Note by T. Miyayama

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  • Format: Magazine
  • Designer/s: Hiroshi Ohchi
  • Year: 1956
  • Client/Publisher: Seibundo Shinkosha Publishing Co
Hiroshi Ohchi was a renowned Japanese author and designer with a diverse body of work including poster designs, packaging design, advertising, and cover designs. He became the first art director of IDEA magazine, Japan's leading design magazine. The magazine was first published in 1953 and authored several books on design, contributing his insights to the field. Ohchi's work has been recognized and celebrated in major design exhibitions, including several at New York's Museum of Modern Art (MoMA).  

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Idea 16, 1956. Cover design by Hiroshi Ohchi
Idea 16, 1956. Cover design by Hiroshi Ohchi
Hiroshi Ohchi was a renowned Japanese author and designer with a diverse body of work including poster designs, packaging design, advertising, and cover designs. He became the first art director of IDEA magazine, Japan's leading design magazine. The magazine was first published in 1953 and authored several books on design, contributing his insights to the field. Ohchi's work has been recognized and celebrated in major design exhibitions, including several at New York's Museum of Modern Art (MoMA).  
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