IDEA 170 – Japanese magazine of international graphic art (pt1)

Idea 170. 1982. Cover. Stephan Kantscheff.

IDEA is a Japanese / English language magazine that focuses on graphic design and typography. Published quarterly in Tokyo, Japan, its first issue was in 1953. The following scans are from issue 170 published for 1982 and feature artworks by the designers Stephan Kantscheff, Jim Heimann, Jacques Poirier, Jacques Richez and Yōji Yamamoto.

Stephan Kantscheff (Bulgaria)

Stephan Kantscheff book cover for the Bulgarian folk-tales.

Stephan Kantscheff. Magazine cover for ‘Neue Werburg’.

Stephan Kantscheff. Greeting cards designs.

Stephan Kantscheff design for Bulgarian TV and Radio Broadcasting Committee.

Stephan Kantscheff design for programmes in colour for Bulgarian Television.

Stephan Kantscheff designs for postage stamps.

Stephan Kantscheff design for a postage stamp.

Jim Heimann (US)

Jim Heimann postcard design for retail store Heaven.

Jim Heimann illustrated cards.

Jim Heimann.

Jim Heimann magazine illustration for an article “Women’s Movement”.

Jacques Poirier (France)

Jacques Poirier. L to R – illustration for an article “Intermission” for Pilote magazine. Portrait of Louis Armstrong for Phosphore magazine. Illustration for an article “Toreador”. Cover illustration for Vie Publique Journal.

Jacques Poirier. L to R – cover for Nourriture Dietetique Magazine. Illustration for an article “Excentric Millionaire”. “Personal research produced to please the author’s daughter”.