Exciting Old and New Design from Japan and China

Chinese Graphic Design Explodes!

Interview with the writer of a book on contemporary Chinese graphic design. Graphic design in China hasn't been around for so long, but some great things are happening as the government loosens its iron fist a bit.

http://pingmag.jp/2008/04/14/new-graphic-design-in-china/

Constrution Wall becomes Mural Space in Tokyo

Tokyo has spruced up some of its bleak contruction walls by putting some clever artwork on its sites. What a clever city!

http://pingmag.jp/2008/04/21/constructional-fence/

Gift Wrapping, Japan-style

Sweet little piece on the ancient art of carefully wrapping parting gifts for departing visitors to a Japanese home. Even a bottle of wine looks beautiful with this delicate paper!

http://pingmag.jp/2008/04/24/origata/

Shop Giftwrapping a la Tokyo

Tiny shops in Tokyo use the loveliest printed paper, to wrap their honored customers' purchases ... A lady in Setagaya ward made an exhibit out of this inconspicuous artform, and displays several of the pages that look Old World, homey, sweet.

http://pingmag.jp/2008/04/17/wrap-setagaya/