Book Description
The JAGDA Yearbook Committee of the Japan Graphic Designers Association (JAGDA) is responsible for editing and producing the "Japan Graphic Design Annual." This yearbook has been published annually since 1981, showcasing the highest standards of Japanese graphic design. The committee consists of seasoned experts from the design field, who play a crucial role in the selection and evaluation process, ensuring that the works included each year are meticulously chosen masterpieces representing contemporary design trends.
"Featuring about 600 outstanding works in Japanese graphic design, including the Yusaku Kamekura Award, JAGDA Award, and JAGDA New Designer Award"
This book is an annual publication by the Japan Graphic Designers Association (JAGDA), the largest design organization in Asia with approximately 3,000 members, since 1981. Each year, around 600 works are selected through a rigorous screening process.
The most outstanding work and its creator are awarded the "Yusaku Kamekura Award." Exceptional works in each category receive the "JAGDA Award." Promising young graphic designers with potential for future success are given the "JAGDA New Designer Award."
This yearbook not only presents the current state of Japanese graphic design, which is highly acclaimed worldwide, but also serves as a practical and highly functional design reference.
Judging Committee:
Katsunori Aoki, Katsumi Asaba, Tsuya Inoue, Yoko Inoue, Yoshiaki Irobe, Yuri Uenishi, Ryosuke Uehara, Rika Eguchi, Takuya Onuki, Tomohiro Okazaki, Masahiro Kakinokihara, Kaoru Kasai, Atsuki Kikuchi, Hitomi Sago, Taku Satoh, Katsuhiko Shibuya, Norihito Niimura, Akiko Sekimoto, Yui Takada, Ryoji Tanaka, Kazufumi Nagai, Hiroaki Nagai, Minoru Nakamura, Kazunari Hattori, Kenya Hara, Makoto Matsunaga, Haruka Misawa, Manabu Mizuno, Yoshie Watanabe (29 members, listed in alphabetical order)
Categories:
Yusaku Kamekura Award, JAGDA Award, New Designer Award, Posters, Corporate Identity (CI) and Visual Identity (VI), Symbols, Logos, Typeface Design, Newspaper Ads, Magazine Ads, General Graphic Design, Digital Media, Videos, Package Design, Environmental and Spatial Design, Book and Editorial Design, Composite
Editing and Production: JAGDA Yearbook Committee
Editor-in-Chief: Minoru Nakamura
Book Design: Akiko Sekimoto
Publisher: Japan Graphic Designers Association (JAGDA)
Committee Members:
Katsunori Aoki: Renowned designer specializing in visual communication design.
Katsumi Asaba: Famous graphic designer known for innovative design styles.
Tsuya Inoue: Veteran designer specializing in corporate identity design.
Yoko Inoue: Renowned designer with expertise in book and editorial design.
Yoshiaki Irobe: Graphic designer with a minimalist modern style.
Yuri Uenishi: Designer known for expertise in package design.
Ryosuke Uehara: Famous designer specializing in branding design.
Rika Eguchi: Graphic designer focusing on advertising design.
Takuya Onuki: Designer specializing in digital media design.
Tomohiro Okazaki: Graphic designer known for creative designs.
Masahiro Kakinokihara: Designer focusing on environmental and spatial design.
Kaoru Kasai: Renowned designer specializing in composite design.
Atsuki Kikuchi: Designer known for expertise in typeface design.
Hitomi Sago: Designer specializing in corporate identity design.
Taku Satoh: Famous graphic designer with a diverse style.
Katsuhiko Shibuya: Designer specializing in book design.
Norihito Niimura: Graphic designer focusing on digital media design.
Akiko Sekimoto: Designer specializing in book and editorial design.
Yui Takada: Designer known for expertise in branding design.
Ryoji Tanaka: Graphic designer known for innovative style.
Kazufumi Nagai: Designer specializing in visual communication design.
Hiroaki Nagai: Graphic designer focusing on advertising design.
Minoru Nakamura: Renowned designer with works across multiple design fields.
Kazunari Hattori: Designer specializing in corporate identity design.
Kenya Hara: Famous designer known for minimalist and elegant style.
Makoto Matsunaga: Graphic designer specializing in environmental and spatial design.
Haruka Misawa: Designer known for expertise in package design.
Manabu Mizuno: Designer with a modern and minimalist style.
Yoshie Watanabe: Graphic designer specializing in book and editorial design.
Details
Author: JAGDA Yearbook Committee (Editor)
Publisher: Rokuyosha Co., Ltd.
Year of Publication: 2024
Dimensions: 28×21 cm
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 480 pages
