Designers in Seoul
Designers in Tokyo
Designers in Taipei
Column Four
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Motto
Graphics have the power to change something
Japan
Yoshiko
Hada
Design
Bio
Freelance illustrator based in Tokyo. Dropped out of the Visual Communication Design Department at Musashino Art University.
With the motto that graphics have the power to change something, She provides illustrations for a wide range of media, including posters, packages, CD/DVD jackets, miscellaneous goods, and textiles, both domestically and internationally. She also has a wide range of activities, including actively participating in overseas exhibitions, workshops, and conferences.
She draws illustrations while being surprised and moved by the coincidences that happen on paper. It may be similar to the innocent joy a child feels when touching clay for the first time. These slightly strange creatures born through her hands out of nowhere, beyond her consciousness, are like an extension of a child's doodles, like music, or like alchemy to make something wonderful out of the monotonous daily life.
Clients
Itabashi Art Museum, Paris Baguette Jeju garden store, Halcyon Night, IIIVIVINIKO, Fine Little Day, Potatokids
Awards
MJ Award, Bologna Children's Book Fair Illustrators Exhibition, ILUSTRARTE, The Choice, TIS Competition, Illust-Note Note-Exhibition
More Speakers and Mentors
Michal
Piernikowski
Polish design consistently marks its presence on global markets, combining diferent perspectives that reflects the cultural context of Poland, while perfectly adapting to the expectations of customers from all over the world. Today polish design not only draws on its history and regional motifs, creatively reinterpreting patterns from the past, but also develops by embracing new values like: innovation, responsibility, resourcefulness, locality, and nostalgia.
Ksawery
Komputery
Poland's design culture is deeply rooted in its rich history and traditions, blending modern aesthetics with folk art. One aspect that people from other countries might not know is the strong influence of Polish Poster Art, which emerged in the mid-20th century and is characterized by its unique combination of simplicity, bold colors, and surreal elements. Additionally, Polish designers often draw inspiration from the country's turbulent history and diverse architecture, creating works that are both innovative and reflective of Poland's cultural heritage.
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.