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Historic Graphic Design Articles

A selection of graphic design articles based on the design artefacts in the archive. Articles discussing aspects of design such as logos, advertisements, posters and book covers. Explore historical context and its impact on the field of graphic design.

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Bauhaus Principles Today

Idea 81, 1967. Cover design by Yusaku Kamekura

Yūsaku Kamekura. Japanese Graphic Designer | 1915 – 1997

Idea 46, 1961. Cover design by Hiroshi Ohchi.

Hiroshi Ohchi. Japanese Graphic Designer | 1908 – 1974

Kazumasa Nagai. Japanese Graphic Designer | 1929

Graphic Design 30, 1968 | Ikko Tanaka | Japanese Magazine

Japanese Modernism

Ikko Tanaka Posters 1980-2002, DNP Graphic Design Archive Exhibition IV, 2012 C

Ikko Tanaka. Japanese Graphic Designer | 1930 – 2002

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