Death of a President

"Among the latest trends is the accent on decorative graphic design, the result of revived interest in the Baroque era and Art Nouveau, and which emphasizes the importance of discovering humanity. Another current trend is the search for fluorescent colours and illusionary elements in graphic design. These may be regarded as a form of resistance by young Japanese graphic designers against highly rationalized design."—Ikko Tanaka, "Japan's Younger Generation of Designers", Graphis, No. 138/139, pp. 332