Hiromura design
Founded in 1988 by Masaaki Hiromura. The Office specializes in the visual identity,
signage systems, package and exhibition design. They have a rich
award-winning portfolio and several publications.
I think what I am interested in is the complicated process of making something so simple. Reading between the lines so that the audience doesn't have to. Its like turning graphic design into social engineering.
“the ideal signage system is the one which doesn’t need any signs, I wish it could access one’s brain directly” I agree with this. Design should be invisible sometimes.
This is an interview from designboom:
what would you say is the main characteristic of your visual communication?
'I always think about 'how information is conveyed' rather than 'how to convey information'
the most important thing to achieve is not expression but to find out essence. I want to
continue thinking about the relationship between information and people.
it appears you specialize in the design of signage systems
how difficult is it to innovate in this field without confusing the user?
I am interested in every type of design but my specialty is graphic design . I only came to
work on signage systems through an encounter with a great architect. a complicated space
plan causes confusion, a signage system cannot redeem it but makes people more conscious
of the space. we shouldn’t be afraid of confusion.
how do you imagine the future of signage systems?
the ideal signage system is the one which doesn’t need any signs,
I wish it could access one’s brain directly.
can you explain how you came to design the kitasenju pictograms?
we looked at the meanings each kanji letter has. making a part of the letter an illustration gets
right and left brain working at the same time, and it increases one’s attention.
Everything he says makes sense and is understandable. Even when Himirua talks it is clear what he means.
Vasava
http://www.vasava.es/
"Vasava started up in Barcelona in 1997, today we are
a communication studio with 18 young designers who specialize in
cross-media projects: print, web, motion, 3D animation, and video."
I started looking at Vasava and realised how broad their range of work is. This is probably because they have a lot of designers working for them. I think I am sold because I have been to Barcelona and it was intense. I can just see myself working their, picking up the language and doing some sweet design; reality would probably differ.
"We have had the honor
of designing the custom typography for Nike and FCB's official kits that
the team will be wearing during 2012 - 2013. We have drawn inspiration
by the subtle cuts and angles of the chimneys of the sentinels of
Gaudi's Pedrera." - Wow.
Graphic tees for american Brand
Rocawear FW2011 collection.
They must genuinely get a lot of applications, this is a form for potential.
http://www.mainstudio.com/
Edwin van Gelder is an independent graphic designer based in Amsterdam,
the Netherlands. van Gelder founded Mainstudio in 2004.
I picked this studio because I just really like the design. Something I am currently into and can appreciate. It did find it because I searched Graphic Design - Amsterdam, I think again the location brings with it an idea of a lifestyle I think I would enjoy which I guess influenced me to pick this studio:
Oat Creative
http://www.oatcreative.com/index.html
There branding work is cool. I could see myself doing the same jobs and really enjoying doing it. I am really into the way they present their work using photography to show off the design which creates a luxurious identity.
I think the owners of Oat creative come across friendly as well which I think is a good thing.
"Our studio lives in a small storefront of a former barber shop, with creaky wood floors and lots of northern light."
That sounds like my cup of tea.
Alt Studio
co-founded by Emmanuel Leroy and Olivier Mary.
Based in Brussels, Work is contemporary and there is a lot of good stuff on their website - the website is also to my taste.
Methods of contact:
Email
Phone
Letter
Walk in
Parcel
Online forms
Networking
Plane with a message attached
Get a band to sing and hand out my CV
Deliver them a pizza/ fast food with my CV attached to the packaging.
Top Choice
I think Hiromura design studios would be a great place to work. I think I could be an asset to the studio and help create smart design.
I think my choice is based on location and the direction of practice. The brand philosophy is also part of the direction of practice which is visible in the work.
Hiromura studio is based in Minami-Aoyama, Minato, Tokyo, Japan.
I am contacting them because I want to be part of the team and I think I can contribute to the studio. They should listen because if they don't it would be an opportunity missed.
I would like them to offer me a job and to invite me to Japan with a paid flight so that I could check out the studio.
