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Japanese Design

Insights from 15 Masters
By Sendpoints Publishing
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Step into the world of Japanese design and discover the philosophies that shaped its timeless aesthetics! With exclusive interviews with 15 masters—including Kazumasa Nagai, a national treasure of Japanese design, Koga Hirano, the renowned book designer and hand-drawn typography master, Kenya Hara of MUJI, Takamasa Shirai... Read More
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This book invites you to see Japan's visual world through the eyes of its greatest designers--and to experience the subtle, powerful beauty of Japanese designs.

An essential reference on Japanese design.

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Step into the world of Japanese design and discover the philosophies that shaped its timeless aesthetics! With exclusive interviews with 15 masters—including Kazumasa Nagai, a national treasure of Japanese design, Koga Hirano, the renowned book designer and hand-drawn typography master, Kenya Hara of MUJI, Takamasa Shirai of Idea magazine, and Manabu Mizuno, the "father of Kumamon"—this book uncovers the philosophies and inspirations behind their most iconic works.

Going beyond a collection of conversations, it offers readers an immersive journey into Japanese aesthetics. From art museums and bookstores to hidden design landmarks, it serves as both a cultural guide and a source of creative inspiration. Blending design thinking with the spirit of light travel, Japanese Design invites you to see Japan's visual world through the eyes of its greatest designers—and to experience the subtle, powerful beauty of Japanese designs.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9789887154099

Publisher: SendPoints Publishing Co., Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 30 April 2026

Country: Hong Kong

Imprint: SendPoints Publishing Co., Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 178.0mm

Height: 238.0mm

Weight: 656g

Pages: 252

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About the Author

SendPoints is an international publishing house, that produces and distributes books for an international audience with focuses on a great number of fields including art, design, architecture, fashion, photography, pop culture, lifestyle, etc. For years, we have worked closely with artists, designers, and creative partners from all over the world to publish over 200 books in different languages ranging from English, Japanese, French, Italian, Russian, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. We have warehouses in China, the USA, the UK and Australia, which enables our books to be distributed to over 100 countries. Since SendPoints was founded in Hong Kong, China in 2006, we have sedulously worked on producing high- quality books themed on art, design, aesthetics, and lifestyle. Holding fast to values and ethics as a publisher, we make the most of international resources, explore new ways to improve the reading experience, and deliver books with great inspiration and stories to our readers. SendPoints firmly believes that books are where human understand civilization and where magic happens. We will as always stride like an adventurer, explore the "law of universal gravitation" of every book, and go beyond possibilities in publishing. Books light up life. Let's play with books!

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