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Japanese Graphic Design

Dec 2, 2009

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I don’t really get what the context is for this post that features a few examples of classic Japanese graphic design work, but I sure like it. Via FFFFFOUND. Update: Ian Lynam says: “It’s about things that look like infographics, but actually represent no real information.”

Modern Japanese Graphic Patterns

Nov 30, 2009

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Design

I haven’t linked to any in a while, but Ian Lynam continues to post his series of red, white, and black patterns based on Japanese graphic design of the 50s over at Neojaponisme, with the latest pictured above.

Sign for a Bar in Akihabara

Nov 30, 2009

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Design, Food, Nightlife

Spotted by Matt Alt in Akihabara: a sign for a bar, using a very recognizable casing.

Japan Brand in NYC

Nov 26, 2009

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Art, Cycling, Design, Events, Stores

Felissimo in New York is hosting a Japan Brand pop-up shop during the holidays (until December 24), and it’s been getting some coverage on a bunch of NYC-based blogs, including JoshSpear.com and Spoon & Tamago. Pictured above is a bicycle designed by Gelman, made of lacquer, silver plating, and gold leaf. It was created for…

The Soho by Masamichi Katayama

Nov 26, 2009

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Architecture, Design

Excite Japan has a piece up (in Japanese) that covers a new office/apartment building called The Soho, designed by the king of Tokyo retail space design, Masamichi Katayama (Wonderwall) — the article is photo-heavy. Via Dezain.net.