Designer: Takahisa Kamijō

Known for Posters, book design and identity systems
Nationality Japanese
Roles Graphic designer

Takahisa Kamijo is a Japanese graphic designer associated with postwar modern design in Japan. After studying at the University of Arts in Tokyo, he worked in advertising before establishing his own studio. His work is defined by simplicity, precision, and clarity, often using minimal forms to communicate complex ideas. Kamijo’s output includes posters, book design, and identity systems, reflecting the influence of both Japanese aesthetics and international modernism.

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Graphic Design 71, 1978

From the graphic design archive:

Graphic Design 71, 1978

  • Format: Magazine
  • Designer/s: Takahisa Kamijō
  • Year: 1978
Graphic Design 72, 1979

From the graphic design archive:

Graphic Design 72, 1979

  • Format: Magazine
  • Designer/s: Takahisa Kamijō
  • Year: 1979
Graphic Design 69, 1978

From the graphic design archive:

Graphic Design 69, 1978

  • Format: Magazine
  • Year: 1978
Graphic Design 70, 1978

From the graphic design archive:

Graphic Design 70, 1978

  • Format: Magazine
  • Designer/s: Takahisa Kamijō
  • Year: 1978

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