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Category: Art & Design

  • New Lineup from AU

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    Paul gives a rundown of the seven new WIN phones that were just introduced by AU, with a nice comparison check of all the features. Me, I’m quite in love with the Naoto Fukasawa-designed Neon (what you see pictured in this post), part of the AU Design Project. But you know, the phone I have…

  • Pimpin’ the Casio

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    A reader recently asked me for suggestions on an electronic Japanese/English dictionary, and it just so happens that I bought one a few weeks ago. After examining quite a few models, I ended up going with the Casio XD-FP9100, which seemed like the best deal for me. It’s a bit pricey, at close to 30…

  • Embassy of Canada Library

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    I’ve been in contact with some people from the Embassy of Canada regarding the Canadian Style event I’m producing at Cafe Pause, and yesterday I went to the embassy’s library to have a look at books and videos that I could possibly use. They had already agreed to send me various flyers, pamphlets, pins, and…

  • Markuz Wernli Saito

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    Kyoto-based designer/photographer Markuz Wernli Saito will be in town next week to give a “very visually driven talk on the integration of image and word” at Ebisu’s Good Day Books (January 22 at 18:30). His latest work was as photo designer for the book MIREI SHIGEMORI, MODERNIZING THE JAPANESE GARDEN, and you can find out…

  • Looking for a Design Assistant

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    I mentioned Johan Prag’s site the other day, and now he lets me know that he’s currently on the lookout for a design assistant. The person should have a good design school education or actual working experience, and needs to speak/read/write Japanese, and be able to speak English. This is a full-time position. His contact…

  • Akira Yamaguchi

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    Momus writes up Akira Yamaguchi, one of my favorite artists.

  • The Latest from Nao Suzuki

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    Nao Suzuki is a friend whose works (photography/video) I’ve mentioned before, and she lets me know that she now has 3 books and a small poster on sale at the Watari-um Art Museum‘s On Sundays shop. This is the start of a series, with future installments to incorporate different styles/formats.

  • Johan Prag

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    Johan Prag is a Tokyo-based designer/art director whose work includes the very well received 2004 and 2005 Swedish Style catalogues. His site hasn’t been updated in a year, but there’s still some nice pieces to enjoy in his portfolio. Update: Prag is currently on the lookout for design assistant.