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Idea 81, 1967. Cover design by Yusaku Kamekura

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Yūsaku Kamekura. Japanese Graphic Designer | 1915 – 1997

Yūsaku Kamekura had a long list of clients and as well as cover designs, he worked across logo and brand design, packaging, book design, and other printed matter, but he is particularly known for his poster design. His clients included Nikon, Tokyo 1964 Olympics, Meiji and TDK.

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Yusaku Kamekura - Graphic Designer - Japan

Yusaku Kamekura, born in 1915, graduated from the Institute of New Architecture and Industrial Arts. In 1960, he helped establish Nippon Design Center Inc. and served as its managing director. The following year, in 1961, he received a grand prize from the Ministry of Education. In 1962, he transitioned to working as a freelance designer.
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