Name
勝井 三雄 かつい みつお KATSUI Mitsuo
Company Name
勝井デザイン事務所 かついでざいんじむしょ Katsui Design Office
Job Title
Graphic Designer
Birth
September 06, 1931
Death
August 12, 2019
Area
Tokyo
Profile
Born in Tokyo. After graduating in art from Tokyo Kyoiku University, he spent a year researching design and photography. He established the Katsui Design Office in 1961 after working for Ajinomoto Co., Ltd. His awards include the Japan Advertising Artists Club Award, the International Poster Biennale Warsaw Gold Medal, the Bruno International Graphic Design Biennale Silver Medal and Grand Prize, as well as the 1992 Recommended Artists Award from the Ministry of Education, in 1992. He is a member of the Tokyo ADC, JAGDA, TDS and the AGI. Books: "Graphic Design in the World," "Modern Design Dictionary," and "Modern Graphic Design System CG Edition" among others.
Source: "ginza graphic gallery 1993"
Born in Tokyo. After graduation from Tokyo University of Education, he initially worked for Ajinomoto until he established his own design office in 1961. His field is visual design, primarily focused on visually infusing information into graphic design. His range of activities is remarkably wide, including art direction of numerous expositions, design education, and serving as a judge at international competitions. He is a member of Tokyo ADC and AGI and serves as a director of JAGDA. He is Professor Emeritus at Musashino Art University.
Source: "Graphic Art & Design Annual 13-14"
Activities at ddd
Approximately 85 years old (2016)
Participated in 21st Century Rimpa Posters : Competitive Works by 10 Graphic Designers as Featured Designer.
Approximately 83 years old (2014)
Participated in DNP Graphic Design Archives Collection Ⅵ THE NIPPON POSTERS as Featured Designer.
Approximately 80 years old (2011)
Participated in 100 gggBooks 100 Graphic Designers as Featured Designer.
Approximately 80 years old (2011)
Participated in Shueitai 100 as Featured Designer.
Approximately 78 years old (2009)
Participated in Brilliant Rivalry: Works by Outstanding Designers in the DNP Archives of Graphic Design as Featured Designer.
Approximately 76 years old (2007)
Participated in EXHIBITIONS: Graphic Messages from ggg & ddd 1986-2006 as Featured Designer.
Approximately 62 years old (1993)
Participated in Mitsuo Katsui Exhibition: The Blessing of Light as Featured Designer, and Poster Designer.
Approximately 62 years old (1993)
Participated in Imagination of Letters as Featured Designer.
Approximately 62 years old (1993)
Participated in Furoshiki Exhibition as Featured Designer.
