Igarashi Takenobu

Japanese graphic designer

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Igarashi Takenobu was a Japanese graphic designer known for his innovative use of basic design elements. After studying in Los Angeles, he established his practice in Tokyo. Igarashi utilized fundamental design components such as points, lines, planes, grids, and isometric perspectives as the foundation for his imaginative creations. His work often involved deconstructing letters and forms to reveal their inner structures, a technique he applied to projects like his poster proposal for Expo '85. This approach served both aesthetic and commercial purposes, making clear references to his clients, particularly within the construction industry.1

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…the work of Japanese designer Igarashi Takenobu. After studying design fundamentals in Los Angeles, Igarashi began his independent design practice in Tokyo and used basic design elements—point, line, plane, grids, and isometric perspectives—as the building blocks of his work. This design vocabulary enabled him to invent imaginative solutions. His poster…
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…the work of Japanese designer Igarashi Takenobu. After studying design fundamentals in Los Angeles, Igarashi began his independent design practice in Tokyo and used basic design elements—point, line, plane, grids, and isometric perspectives—as the building blocks of his work. This design vocabulary enabled him to invent imaginative solutions. His poster…
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