The Esprit of Sign Design by Kei Miyazaki

This book introduces the approach to sign design in architectural spaces from multiple perspectives, citing 19 cases, by an author who has worked on numerous sign design projects over the years.

The final section includes various struggles during the author’s training period, the reasons behind focusing on sign design, and behind-the-scenes stories from projects handled so far. It serves as a powerful message of encouragement for those aspiring to become sign designers.

Main featured projects: Shin-Yamaguchi Station North Exit Plaza Line 0 and North-South Free Passage, Nagano Prefectural Museum of Art, “Switch” Alps Alpine Sendai Development Center (Furukawa), “ADDRESS” Mukogawa Women’s University Faculty of Business Administration Building (Koei Memorial Hall), “ORIGAMI” Vanke Forest Resort, Terrace Numata, etc.

Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Urban and Work Spaces
Shin-Yamaguchi Station North Exit Plaza Line 0 and North-South Free Passage
Yokohama City Hall
Meguro Central Square
Terrace Numata
Path to the Library
“Switch” Alps Alpine Sendai Development Center (Furukawa)

Chapter 2: Spaces for Viewing and Learning
Kyoto National Museum Heisei Chishinkan & South Gate
Nagano Prefectural Museum of Art
MOA Museum of Art Sign Renovation Plan
UR Urban and Living Museum

Chapter 3: Spaces for Learning
Oita Prefectural College of Arts and Culture
Yokohama College of Commerce 50th Anniversary Memorial Hall
“ADDRESS” Mukogawa Women’s University Faculty of Business Administration Building (Koei Memorial Hall)
“City-like International Student Dormitory” Kanagawa University Kuritaya Academia
Tone Numata Techno Academy

Chapter 4: Spaces for Enjoying Leisure
“ORIGAMI” Vanke Forest Resort
Yu Kiroro
Passive Kitchen
Michi-no-Eki Kawaba Denen Plaza Sign Renovation Plan