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Shigeo Fukuda DESIGN Saiyuki

福田繁雄DESIGN才遊記

Fukuda Shigeo (Author)

Momose Hiroyuki Lee Ji-eun (Translators)

2011. 9. 27. 316 pages 128×188 mm Hardcover 9788970596006 KRW 25,000

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Shigeo Fukuda DESIGN Saiyuki: A Legacy of Wit and Humor

Shigeo Fukuda DESIGN Saiyuki is the final collection of essays by the legendary Japanese designer, capturing his playful spirit and profound creativity. Infused with wit, humor, and a “spirit of play,” this book offers a deep dive into the legacy of a designer who enriched and delighted the world for over half a century.

The book draws an intriguing parallel between Fukuda and the character Sun Wukong from Journey to the West. Like the legendary Monkey King, Fukuda’s creative journey spans decades, wielding his imaginative “magic staff” to tackle challenges and bring joy to people’s lives, much like Sun Wukong’s adventures on the Flying Nimbus.

This comprehensive anthology includes over 200 texts from Fukuda’s publications, interviews, and writings from newspapers, magazines, and PR materials, presenting a vivid picture of his creative philosophy and the impact of his work. The collection features: 118 posters, showcasing his iconic designs, 88 three-dimensional works, illustrating his mastery of space and form, 70 black-and-white photographs and prints, capturing the essence of his artistic vision, 194 small illustrations, highlighting his attention to detail and playful aesthetic.

Through this rich compilation, readers gain insight into what Fukuda expressed, argued, and achieved throughout his illustrious career. A must-read for designers, art lovers, and anyone inspired by the power of creativity, this book stands as a testament to Fukuda’s unparalleled genius and enduring influence in the world of design.

Fukuda Shigeo

Graduated from the Department of Design at Tokyo University of the Arts, she worked at Ajinomoto Co., Inc. and Deska Co. before embarking on a freelance career. She carved out a unique space in the design world with works that fuse simplified forms and trick art, embodying a playful and cynical spirit. Her accolades include the Gold Prize at the Warsaw International Poster Biennale, the Grand Prix at the Poland 30th Anniversary of Victory International Poster Competition, the Newcomer Award from the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology, the Bungeishunju Manga Award, and the Kodansha Publishing Culture Award, among others. Notable works include VICTORY, YOU MAY ART, and Bird Tree.

Momose Hiroyuki

He graduated from the Department of Painting at Tokyo Zokei University and earned her graduate degree in Comprehensive Design at the University of Tsukuba. he served as an assistant professor in the Department of Performing Arts and Film at Paichai University and is currently a full-time lecturer in the College of Design at Sangmyung University. A member of ANBD(Asia Network Beyond Design), he has held numerous exhibitions, including From in the Memory, and has given various lectures on topics such as “Giving Shape to the Impulse of Life” and “On Education in Basic Design: Observation, Discovery, and Production.”

Lee Ji-eun

Graduated from the Department of Industrial Design at Hansung University in 1992 and completed a master’s program at the same university in 1997. In 2003, he graduated from the Visual Communication Design program at the University of Tsukuba, Japan, and in 2006, completed the doctoral coursework at the Graduate School of International Information and Communication at Waseda University. In 2012, he earned a Ph.D. from the Graduate School of International Media, Communication, and Tourism Studies at Hokkaido University.

He translated Asking Typography to Japan and Reorganizing the Design of Fukuda Shigeo and has published numerous research papers on typography. He is currently an associate professor at Hokkaido University of Education.

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