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Dictionaly of Grasses Book by Takako Masuki |
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FS: What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?
TM: I got inspiration from the movie "My neighbor totoro". The cover design looks like a tunnel of grasses. Readers would be involved in the world of grasses.
FS: What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve?
TM: If the readers buy it as a gift for someone or themselves, my aim comes true.
FS: What are your future plans for this award winning design?
TM: I would like to keep making my self-project, ASIAN_FOOD_DESIGn with Risograph.
FS: How long did it take you to design this particular concept?
TM: half a year
FS: Why did you design this particular concept? Was this design commissioned or did you decide to pursuit an inspiration?
TM: This work is commissioned by the publisher.
FS: Is your design being produced or used by another company, or do you plan to sell or lease the production rights or do you intent to produce your work yourself?
TM: This design is commissioned so I will not sell it. I have my own work instead. It was awarded the Gourmand world cookbook award, design category, best of best.
FS: What made you design this particular type of work?
TM: I love cute designs, and lovely designs so it brought me to design this book.
FS: Where there any other designs and/or designers that helped the influence the design of your work?
TM: I guess no.
FS: Who is the target customer for his design?
TM: 20~40 women who love nature.
FS: What sets this design apart from other similar or resembling concepts?
TM: Other similar books' design is specialized. This design is casual and cute.
FS: How did you come up with the name for this design? What does it mean?
TM: The title is given by the author.
FS: Which design tools did you use when you were working on this project?
TM: Adobe Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator
FS: What is the most unique aspect of your design?
TM: Transparent paper
FS: Who did you collaborate with for this design? Did you work with people with technical / specialized skills?
TM: With Illustrator who drew leaves.
FS: What is the role of technology in this particular design?
TM: none
FS: Is your design influenced by data or analytical research in any way? What kind of research did you conduct for making this design?
TM: This design is not influenced by data or analytical research. I explored book shops and gardens instead.
FS: What are some of the challenges you faced during the design/realization of your concept?
TM: I collected sample designs of transparent paper, then explored how to use it.
FS: How did you decide to submit your design to an international design competition?
TM: One of the Jury members asked me to submit it.
FS: What did you learn or how did you improve yourself during the designing of this work?
TM: I designed the cover day by day, it took maybe 2~3 weeks. Every day I saw it and thought about what I can do.
FS: Any other things you would like to cover that have not been covered in these questions?
TM: Thanks for reading :D
FS: Thank you for providing us with this opportunity to interview you.
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