IDEA 166, Ikko Tanaka, 1981 Graphis These includes semi-transparent substrates

These includes semi-transparent substrates

some of the studio's most well-known clients and trademarks

F Smith who kindly supplied paper

300mm × 260mm (which feels nearly square)

What a fantastic piece of design writing and publishing

IDEA 166, Ikko Tanaka, 1981 Graphis These includes semi-transparent substratesIDEA is a quarterly magazine dedicated to graphic design and typography. It was first published in 1953 by Seibundo Shinkosha Co.,Ltd, and continues to publish today. This issue, number 166, features a beautiful cover by and article on the renowned Japanese designer Ikko Tanaka. Aside from a striking use of colour and form on the cover, there are some lovely spreads that feature, at size, some of the designer's most recognisable logos as well as