Design No.156
Date
Credits
- Koji Kusafuka 4 Designer
Format
- Magazine 731
Publishers
Techniques
- offset lithography 561
- illustration 221
- printing 680
Dimensions
Locations Made
- Japan 378
- Tokyo 46
- Tokyo Prefecture 40
The cover of Design magazine No. 156 (April 1972), designed by Koji Kusafuka and published by Bijutsu Shuppansha, exemplifies the experimental and boundary-pushing spirit of 1970s Japanese graphic design. The striking interplay of a vivid red organic form against a saturated green background highlights Kusafuka’s bold use of high-contrast color palettes, typical of the avant-garde aesthetic of the era. The dynamic gradient effect gives the composition a sense of movement and depth, while the geometric illustrations below balance the abstract upper half with structured, technical precision. This juxtaposition between fluidity and order reflects Kusafuka’s continuous exploration of visual communication, merging artistic spontaneity with disciplined design
