Designers in Seoul
Designers in Tokyo
Designers in Taipei
Column Four
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Motto
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Germany
Lars
Harmsen
Design
Teaching, Typography
Bio
Prof. Lars Harmsen is creative director and partner of Munich-based agency Melville Brand Design and initiator & head of Slanted Publishers, co-founded in 2014.
Since 2011 he is professor for typography and editorial design at the Dortmund University of Applied Sciences & Art and was Associate Professor at the American University of Sharjah (2018).
He also is curator of the artist book series 100for10 and co-founder of Poster Rex, a silkscreen poster project. Harmsen is author and designer of numerous books on design, typography and photography. His work has been awarded nationally and internationally.
Clients
Slanted, Adidas, Canon, Prestel, Makers Bible, 100for10
Awards
ADC Wettbewerb, Deutscher Designer Club, ADC of Europe, Annual Multimedia, Berliner Type, Designpreis der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, European Design Awards, German Design Award, Gregor International Calendar Award, iF communication design award, Lead Awards, Red Dot Award Communication Design, Tokyo TDC, Type Directors Club NY, Werkbund Label
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Dohee
Lee
As someone who studied design at a university in Korea, I’ve observed that there are a vast number of design schools in the country. Considering Korea's population size, the number of design graduates is quite substantial. I find this to be an interesting fact when it comes to understanding the Korean design scene.
Yui
Takada
The typsetting is unique. The ability to use hiragana, katakana, kanji, and alphanumeric characters in both vertical and horizontal writing is, we feel, unique in Japanese design culture.
Te Ming
Wang
Taiwan's design culture integrates influences from diverse cultures, including Chinese, Japanese, Western, and indigenous elements, creating a unique and multifaceted style. Additionally, Taiwanese designers emphasize refinement and intricacy, often incorporating local cultural elements such as temple fairs, calligraphy, and traditional crafts into their designs, highlighting cultural heritage. The design industry in Taiwan is closely linked with the technology sector, demonstrating competitiveness in UI/UX design and smart product design. These characteristics may not be fully understood or recognized internationally. Furthermore, Taiwanese design is often influenced by social and political contexts, reflecting concerns about issues such as the environment and local identity.
Bartlomiej
Witanski
I have the impression that design culture in Poland has been changing in a good way over the last few years. Increasingly, clients see value in what we do and appreciate it. Of course, there will also be people who do not fully value our work, in which case it is better to let such a project go.