POSUTĀ POSTER: Contemporary Poster Designs from Japan

by Victionary

From the iconic 1964 Olympics poster by Yusaku Kamekura to the psychedelic posters of Tadanori Yokoo, Japan has made its way to the forefront of impactful and effective graphic and poster design since its post-war days. Fast forwarding to the Reiwa era, the Japanese graphic design scene has continued to evolve in terms of design values and aesthetics.

Known for their dedication to craft and ingenuity, Japanese design aesthetics are not only timeless, but also incorporate unique elements found only in their culture. POSUTĀ serves to showcase poster designs from Japan's new generation of talent, with categories spanning political/social, advertising, experimental and more.

Genres: Nonfiction

528 pages, Paperback

Published August 15, 2023

About the author

viction:ary is the publishing brand of leading publisher viction workshop ltd, founded by Victor Cheung in 2001. Sitting at the heart of Asia, viction:ary books specialise in visual arts and design, and connect visions and inspirations from the West and the East. With focuses on graphic design, illustrations, fashion, architecture, product design and contemporary art projects, our radar observes global designs that essentially present strong, original concepts and graphical approaches. Through creative collaborations and innovations in publishing, we capture
what’s up and who’s next in the creative realm and propose multidimensional angles to rethink and review design.
Persistently pushing the boundaries, viction:ary’s commitment
to quality in editorial direction and book design is widely recognised by the industry and international media. With
heaps of successful publications under our belt, we continue
to give ourselves to elevate visual experiences and inspire readers inside and outside the industry, wherever they dwell in the world.

Reviews

[Andy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some good inspiring stuff but also a lot of it would be really left field in my context. Also I'm very jelly of the way Japanese can be gridded so easily...