Japanese Design

A symbol of passion and excitement

Yusaku Kamekura's logo for the Tokyo Summer Olympics of 1964

Jul 16 •

A Century Crystal

Ivan Chermayeff’s logo and PAOS’ corporate identity for Japanese insurance company Nissay.

Jun 18 •

Protection of Goods & People

Ivan Chermayeff and PAOS' 1986 logo and corporate identity for Tokio Marine.

Jun 4 •

A basic design that isn't a gimmick

Yoji Yamamoto's 1987 logo for Japan Railways.

May 28 •

Challenging Frontiers

Rei Yoshimura's 1985 logo for Japanese office furniture company Itoki.

Mar 19 •

Rei Yoshimura's 1986 logo for Yokogawa

Mar 12 •

T for tranquility

Rei Yoshimura & GK Graphics 1989 logo for Tokyo Metropolitan Government

Feb 22 •

Shorts: Urban Frontier – Tokyo '96

The logo proposals for Urban Frontier – Tokyo '96

Jan 27 •

A global company in the human age

Shin Matsunaga & PAOS' 1988 logo and corporate identity for Japanese educational materials publisher Benesse.

Nov 21, 2023 •

PAOS’ 1988 logo and corporate identity for Japanese home appliances brand Zojirushi

Nov 14, 2023 •

An echo in Tokyo

Takenobu Igarashi's 1986 logo Tokyo's Suntory Hall

Nov 7, 2023 •

Blazing up Kawatetsu

POAS' 1987 logo for Kawasaki Steel Corporation

Oct 24, 2023 •

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