for the British Government, CABE, Shelter, Christian Aid, Save the Children and the British Film Institute. Michael Johnson resources Yusaku Kamekura Yusaku Kamekura (1915-1997) was one of the pioneers of Japanese graphic design who was at the forefront in promoting graphic design as an essential factor of modern society, culture and art, and whose achievements helped to establish the reputation of Japanese graphic design internationally. His designs included a wide diversity of projects such as logos, packages, books, and page layout, but some of his most memorable achievements were in posters. Aesthetically, Kamekura's style is characterised by powerful, clear-cut designs using abstract forms, planes, and lines, as well as photography. With colour, Kamekura favoured bright, mixed hues and only rarely used primary colours. His skilful use of black in the background, for the image or the title, gave his work strength and tranquility. After his death in 1997, Japan Graphic Designers Association (JAGDA) honoured Kamekura in 1999 with a design award in his name, recognising him as a key leader of JAGDA and for his "profound influence on design both at home and abroad". The Yusaku Kamekura Design Award is offered to a Japanese or international designer "producing the most outstanding work of the year, regardless of age or career." Yusaku Kamekura resources Jerry Kuyper Mention to Jerry Kuyper that he's the Forrest Gump of design, and he laughs. But the comparison is spot on: From the very start of his career, he migrated from one significant school or firm