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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 227 works out of 702 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 (227 works) / Outline of 10 products and manufacturers / Comments by awarded designers / Juries’ comment / Reports on the previous year’s product merchandising

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Exhibitions
2017
11 – 24 March at Shizuoka City Cultural and Creative Industries Promotion Center (CCC), Shizuoka
2016
9 March – 17 April at Tokyo Midtown Design Hub, Tokyo
2015
27 Nov – 1 Dec at Tokyo Electron Hall Miyagi, Sendai

Issued on 25 March 2016
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: Masahiro Hoshi

Not for sale