Ikko Tanaka

Ikko Tanaka

  

Another genius of Japanese poster design. Ikko Tanaka established his own studio in Tokyo in 1963, and is credited with developing Muji's identity, where he worked as art director until 2001. You wouldn't believe how much this guy has been ripped-off over the years by other "poster designers". This is the real deal; clean, effortless design created with a true illustrator's hand.

All images from this photo set.


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Martin Nicolausson: The Doors

Martin Nicolausson: The Doors

   
"There are many doors. Surely I will only ever open a very small number of them. I want to know what's behind the others, the doors that I will never get to open."

What an intriguing and beautiful project this is by Martin Nicolausson. The illustrations are mysterious on their own, but together with the video it evokes something perfectly surreal. My favourite has got to be the door with the letter box.


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Julia Pott

Julia Pott

 

Aren't Julia Pott's illustrations just beautiful? I found her art whilst browsing one day on Etsy and instantly got her to send three prints over to me Australia, I was smitten. Her patterning and line work is so detailed and immaculate and the colours are perfect. And I love the personalities and environments all her little animals and people inhabit.

She has an extensive Etsy shop where you can buy her lovely art online. At the moment she is also working on a couple of animations and doing a bit of a giveaway of her hand drawn frames with all purchases. Can't you just imagine these little creatures coming to life? Beautiful work Julia!

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