Design Archive Feature, Designer Profiles, Members Only Content, Regional Histories

• Netherlands
• Mid Century Modernism, Dutch Modernism

Designing History: The Legacy of Jan Bons

This 1,500 word essay focused on the work of Jan Bons. One of the most prominent figures in Dutch design history. For over three-quarters of a century, he crafted a mass of work with many long-time collaborators.

Designer Interview

Publishers and Books Series – Counter-Print

I have long been a fan of Counter-Print, as a student, I would order their newsprint publications, peruse their Flickr albums and now, over a decade later I still buy their latest releases and their site provides our staff with great giftse throughout the year. I interviewed one of the founders, Jon Dowling to find out more about setting up Counter-Print, their favourite books and which publishers inspire them.

Design Archive Feature, Designer Profiles, Members Only Content, Regional Histories

• Japan
• Japanese Modernism

East Meets West. The advertising posters of Yoshio Hayakawa

Yoshio Hayakawa was born in Osaka, Japan, in 1917 and became a leading designer and artist in postwar Japan. His work was a harmonisation of traditional Japanese art with Western art.