Extra-ordinary Everyday Design in Japan
![Everyday graphic design in Japan - a cute character burger wrapper](https://ostreet.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ost-extraordinary12.jpeg)
What we think of as ‘ordinary’ in graphic design (the road signs, the brand logos etc.) often become ‘extra-ordinary’ when viewed by someone from a different part of the world.
During a recent trip to Japan, whilst most folks were taking photos of sunsets and locals wearing traditional kimonos, I spent my time photographing drain covers and empty drinks cans.
Sad, I know, but for all you design geeks out there, here is a selection of my favourites:
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Every little thing is Japan is so visually rich, you can be forgiven missing the forest for the trees. Maybe next time I’ll notice the temples and landscapes.
– David