Musashino Art University Design II Design Archive 50s-70s, 2012

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Catalogue of an exhibition held at the Musashino Art University Museum and Library in 2012. Focusing on design from the 1950s to the 1970s, it includes archive materials related to the Japan Advertising Art Association and a number of magazine editorial designs along with work materials and explanations.

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Musashino Art University Design II Design Archive 50s-70s, 2012
Musashino Art University Design II Design Archive 50s-70s, 2012
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Both the And So To Embroider & And So to Sew bulletins were published by the Needlework Development Scheme. Established in 1934 and operating until 1961, the scheme was a partnership between educational establishments (Scottish art schools, Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow) and industry.

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Paul Rand, one of the most acclaimed American designers is known for his iconic corporate identities, playful illustration and commercial art. Paul wrote the preface for Yusaku Kamakura's book, Trademarks of the World, 1958. He states his influence of Japanese art and design, trademarks as a universal language and his struggles with English grammar.
Last month (March 2022), I spoke to over fifty Graphic Design undergraduates about the archive and my passion for design history, after which the students had full access to items in the collection and participated in discourse amongst their peers and lecturers. As part of their critical studies unit, the students will be producing essays and content related to the impact, history and aesthetics of selected artefacts.