Daiko Graphic Manual, Ikko Tanaka, 1982 Design Magazine 1995 / 資料 マーク・シンボル・ロゴタイプ カラー篇

1995 / 資料 マーク・シンボル・ロゴタイプ カラー篇 6

perhaps because of the striking colour and composition of logos on the cover

with the contrasts between the most apparent

including a few of his logos

architect magazines

Daiko Graphic Manual, Ikko Tanaka, 1982 Design Magazine 1995 / 資料 マーク・シンボル・ロゴタイプ カラー篇Legendary Japanese designer Ikko Tanaka's brand guidelines for lighting company Daiko. Designed in 1982 this logo and logotype remain in use by the company and displays an enduring quality. This 24 page saddle stitched booklet covers all the basics, logo construction; logotype, logo variations; Pantone colour values; typography; signage and packaging. It's an exceptional document that, as a historical artefact, is one of the last great modernist logo