Ikko Tanaka (田中一光, 1930–2002) was a graphic designer, born in Nara City in 1930. He graduated from the Kyoto School of Fine Arts in 1950 and gained early experience working for various companies, including the Osaka Economic Newspaper, and became a member of the Japan Advertising Artists Club (JAAC). In 1960, he co-founded the Nippon Design Center, Inc., and three years later, in 1963, he established his own firm, the Ikko Tanaka Design Office.
He worked across a wide range of design disciplines, including poster design, logos, packaging, and print media. His impressive client list included brands such as Mazda, fashion designers Hanae Mori and Issey Miyake, as well as major events like Expo ’85 in Tsukuba, World City Expo Tokyo ’96, and the International Garden and Greenery Exhibition. He also collaborated with the Victoria and Albert Museum, where he curated and designed exhibitions. He was also the creative director of Muji.
