Packaging Tohoku Products – Deliciously Delightful 2016
Concept
Tohoku abounds in fascinating local resources based on its rich culture and history along with high technology and quality products, but these admirable aspects are not yet fully appreciated outside of Tohoku.
Tohoku Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry and Japan Graphic Designers Association called for new package ideas for 10 products of 10 unique Tohoku companies, in an attempt to commercialize some of them to promote the strengths and charms of Tohoku region through the power of design. The exhibition showcased select 214 works out of 623 entries by designers all over Japan. Please enjoy the wide variety of package designs which explore and enhance the charm and value of Tohoku products.
Contents
Selected and awarded works (214 works) / Outline of 10 products and manufacturers / Comments by awarded designers / Juries’ comment / Reports on 2014-15 product merchandising
Exhibitions
2017
3 – 31 March at Tokyo Midtown Design Hub, Tokyo
2016
23 – 27 Nov at Tokyo Electron Hall Miyagi, Sendai
Link
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Issued on 21 March 2017
Size: 210mm x 210mm/80pages/color
Published by Tohoku Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry
Edited by JAGDA, FMS Laboratory Inc.
Design: Osamu Fukushima, Itaru Abe
Cover Visual: Masayuki Kimura
Not for sale