The Works of Taku Tashiro Vol.2 – Illustration & Graphic Design

The second volume of the collected works of Taku Tashiro. This book introduces work projects from 2016 to 2023, offering a different approach from “The Works of Taku Tashiro Vol.1.”

Featured Works:
– Typography-focused projects, including symbol marks and logotypes for “Wild Bird Society of Japan,” “NOBUOKA FLAT MUSEUM,” and “COREDO Rakugo-kai.”
– Promotional characters such as “Shizura” from Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City; the long-running “Tanuki” for the Japan Gas Association; “Enemaru” for Osaka Gas; and “Gokakkun” and “Ukaruchan” for Meishinken Holdings.
– The latest mascot designs and developments, including the “Cacao Brothers” from Meiji Chocolate Kouka.
– Exhibition works and posters featured at institutions such as the Shizuoka Verkehr Museum, Nagi Museum of Contemporary Art in Okayama, and Hiroshima Oriental Design Gallery.

Messages from 13 individuals, including Shigeru Uchida, Yui Takada, Shinya Nakajima, Hiroaki Nagai, and Masuhiro Yamamoto, also serve as valuable records in the field of graphic arts.