Ian Lynam works at the intersection of graphic design, design education and design research. He is faculty at Temple University Japan, and he operates the Tokyo-based design studio Ian Lynam Design where he works across identity, typography, and interior design. Ian writes for IDEA (JP), Modes of Criticism (PT/UK), Slanted (DE) and he’s published numerous books about design including, most recently, Fracture: Japanese Graphic Design 1875–1975 out now from Set Margins’ publications.
He is founder of the hybrid foundry Wordshape, proprietor of the subcultural boutique Sailosaibin, and part-owner of craft beer bar Neighbors. Originally from New York, Ian has a BFA in Graphic Design from Portland State University and an MFA in Graphic Design from CalArts. He is a three-time winner of an STA 100 award, in addition to many other accolades.
Ian joins Sevy to discuss the zeitgeist or whatever you call it: the role of design labor — and design criticism within the increasingly globally connected, late-stage capitalist world of abstract but life-or-death numbers, including how the history and technology of Japanese graphic design uniquely tells this story.
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