Designers in Seoul
Designers in Tokyo
Designers in Taipei
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Motto
Doubting everything, even myself and be humble.
Japan
Ryoji
Tanaka
Design
Bio
Born in Mie Prefecture in 1975. Graduated from Doshisha University (the Faculty of Science) and International Academy of Media Arts and Sciences.
Founded Semitransparent Design in 2003.
With a focus on digital media, he is engaged in activities such as the planning and production of online media, graphic design, and installations at museums and galleries both within Japan and overseas.
Clients
Tokyo TDC Web, Graphic Design Review, illuminating graphic, Rec And Copy, Graphic Trial
Awards
D&AD, New York ADC, CLIO Award, London International Awards, JAGDA New Designer, Tokyo TDC, Yusaku Kamekura Design Award, Tokyo ADC
More Speakers and Mentors
Patryk
Hardziej
In Poland after World War II, many designers were active in creating graphic symbols. Due to specific political conditions, these projects could be much more free and artistic than in the West. Besides the Polish poster, it is the graphic symbol that is particularly noteworthy when it comes to design in Poland.
Miroslaw
Klis
In the world of graphic design Poland is known for Polish School of Posters active in 1950s-1980s with expressive solutions based mainly on illustration. In the last years we finally started discovering the unknown heritage in logo design and typography with great masters such as Karol Śliwka, Ryszard Bojar and many more.
Ada
Zielinska
People from other countries might not know that the design culture in Poland is deeply rooted in both tradition and innovation. The iconic Polish School of Poster, which emerged in the mid-20th century, remains influential, known for its unique blend of surrealism, symbolism, and minimalism. Another lesser-known aspect is the role of graphic design. While Polish posters have gained international recognition, graphic design, including elements like logos, packaging, and printed materials, has only recently been rediscovered and appreciated. Polish graphic design icons such as Karol Śliwka, Jerzy Treutler, and Roman Duszek are behind these influential works.
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.