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fromItsnicethat
1 week ago

Ba'ndo's identity for Japanese matcha brand Nippon turns to tradition, not trends

When shaping Nippon's visual tone, the agency aimed to preserve the simplicity, calmness and depth of meaning inherent in matcha making, building a brand that felt loyal to its roots yet unmistakably modern - "an identity that carries the ritual of the past into the rhythm of today", Emrah summarises. To reinforce this balance the team went for a type pairing of Maison Neue Extended and Eros: "one confident, bold, and contemporary; the other, a subtle nod to traditional Japanese calligraphy", Emrah continues.
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from48 hills
4 months ago

Conquering funding travails, tricky chords, Sondheim's 'Pacific Overtures' returns - 48 hills

Director Nick Ishimaru found deep Japanese aesthetics in Sondheim's 'Pacific Overtures,' highlighting its unique musical structure and conceptual depth.
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fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
5 months ago

This Japanese Sakura Table Casts Petal-Shaped Shadows When Lit - Yanko Design

The Sakura Cyclone Table is a unique design that combines aesthetic beauty with the function of shadow play, inspired by Japanese culture.
Designed by Tomoaki Kageyama, the table elegantly transforms under lighting to cast cherry blossom-like shadows.
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