Graphic Design: Akaoni effortlessly blend Roman and Kanji type into beautiful design

Date
26 March 2014

Japanese studio Akaoni Design have got so much fantastic work under their belts it’s almost impossible to pick out a favourite piece. So we didn’t, instead offering you an overview of their lovely work. The Yamagata-based consultancy have an incredible skill for combining hand-drawn and digital elements to create a graphic language that’s entirely their own. Similarly they combine Roman type and Kanji characters with effortless flair, making bilingual design look a breeze.

We also love them for their commitment to producing work with some kind of social conscience, whether it’s packaging for organic vegetables or a full-on protest poster they seem to have their hearts in a pretty thoughtful place. Which is nice.

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Akaoni Design: Morinoie Pamphlet

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Akaoni Design: Morinoie Pamphlet

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Akaoni Design: Morinoie Pamphlet

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Akaoni Design: Tohoku Mirai Ehon

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Akaoni Design: IMO FES 2013

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Akaoni Design: Gassan no Megumi

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Akaoni Design: Local World

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Akaoni Design: Yamagata Excellent Design 2013

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Akaoni Design: No Nukes

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James Cartwright

James started out as an intern in 2011 and came back in summer of 2012 to work online and latterly as Print Editor, before leaving in May 2015.

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