Born in Hyogo in 1958. Graduated from Tokyo Zokei University, where he currently serves as professor. After working for Tanaka Ikko Design Studio, established his own studio, Akita Design Kan in 1991. Major works include graphic design for Issey Miyake and Toto, signage for Park Hyatt Seoul, book and logo design. Awards received include the JAGDA New Designer Award, the Tokyo ADC Hara Hiromu Award, the NY ADC Silver Prize, and many more.

About this project

These 365 kinds of design exert certain power that we cannot usually find in design annuals or complete books. All works designed for this project have 365 approaches and are positively diversified. Designers’ unique energies are packed in this calendar. As an art director for its book design, I tried carefully not to let this excitement down. But, in the end, I was totally knocked out by the power multiplied by 365.