Japanese Style Typeface Design and Applications

Japanese style typeface is not only used to express ideas in daily life, but also becomes an important part in commercial design. This book is the collection of classic and ingenious works, which are both artistic and practical. It can also be seen as a reference which can inspire readers and improve their aesthetic value and design competence.

1. This book features Japanese style typeface works from design masters, such as Ryuta Ishikawa, Takahashi Yoshiharu, Toshiyasu Nanbu and Shinnoske Sugisaki. Each work stringently selected has a detailed description from the designer revealing the design concept and creating process.

2. Different design and applications of Japanese style typeface are systematically divided into four parts: corporate image (Logo, promotion, vision identity system), product packaging, poster and book.

3. More than 1000 high-res graphic and application images are involved with the aim to thoroughly presenting the works.

4. Additionally, this book reorganizes Japanese style fonts, which will inspire readers with various styles.