Chris Ambrose reviews A Modernist Universe by Brian Lutz & the Brothers Campana.

Design History Stories

1. Theme Hiroshi Kashiwagi’s American Dream Through Japanese Eyes

   Kashiwagi explains Japan’s post WWII fascination with all things American.

2. Theme From Chan to Zen in 15 Centuries

   It is a supreme irony that Zen has become cultural shorthand for an easy-to-grasp aesthetic, when actual Zen Buddhism is renowned for its opacity and elusiveness.

3. Theme Bi Sheng, Not His Type

   Movable type’s impact on the evolution of literacy and publishing has been profound. An abridged history of movable type.

4. Theme Muji Creative Director, Kenya Hara

   Graphic designer and creative director of Muji has a big picture view of design: “I’m concerned with thrilling and inspiring the senses.”