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Designing Design

by Kenya Hara
Designing Design
Designing Design

Embracing emptiness in Japanese design philosophy.

If you're intrigued by the intersection of design with philosophy, "Designing Design" by Kenya Hara is a treasure trove that could transform your perspective on the role of 'emptiness' in aesthetics. Hara's work with MUJI and his approach to the Nagano Olympics showcases a practical application of minimalist elegance, while his insights bridge the gap between traditional Japanese concepts and contemporary design. Reading this could be a breath of fresh air to any designer or enthusiast looking to infuse their work with a sense of tranquility and purpose.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Designing Design

by Kenya Hara
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ISBN: 9783037784501
Authors: Kenya Hara
Publisher: Lars Müller Publishers
Date of Publication: 2014-09-26
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Creative Nonfiction, Business, Art, Philosophy
Related Topics: Essays, Technology, Architecture, Art Design, Design
Goodreads rating: 4.5
(rated by 951 readers)

Description

Representing a new generation of designers in Japan, Kenya Hara (born 1958) pays tribute to his mentors, using long overlooked Japanese icons and images in much of his work. In Designing Design, he impresses upon the reader the importance of “emptiness” in both the visual and philosophical traditions of Japan, and its application to design, made visible by means of numerous examples from his own work: Hara, for instance, designed the opening and closing ceremony programs for the Nagano Winter Olympic Games 1998. In 2001, he enrolled as a board member for the Japanese label MUJI and has considerably moulded the identity of this successful corporation as communication and design advisor ever since. Kenya Hara, alongside Naoto Fukasawa, one of the leading design personalities in Japan, has also called attention to himself with exhibitions such as Re-Design: The Daily Products of the 21st Century of 2000.
 

Embracing emptiness in Japanese design philosophy.

If you're intrigued by the intersection of design with philosophy, "Designing Design" by Kenya Hara is a treasure trove that could transform your perspective on the role of 'emptiness' in aesthetics. Hara's work with MUJI and his approach to the Nagano Olympics showcases a practical application of minimalist elegance, while his insights bridge the gap between traditional Japanese concepts and contemporary design. Reading this could be a breath of fresh air to any designer or enthusiast looking to infuse their work with a sense of tranquility and purpose.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.