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AKI MAKITA is a Japanese designer working in multiple design fields such as Web design, Graphic design and illustration. I studied Graphic design and Typography in BA (Hons) Graphic and Media Design course, at the London College of Communication, University of the Arts London, and graduated with 2.1 marks in 2009. After graduation, I moved to Japan and worked as a Web designer in a design company. After having 5 years of working experience there, I relocated to Berlin, Germany in 2015 and worked as a freelance designer for 4 years. Now I am back in my country and, currently live and work in Kyoto, Japan.
AKI MAKITA is a Japanese designer working in multiple design fields such as Web design, Graphic design and illustration. I studied Graphic design and Typography in BA (Hons) Graphic and Media Design course, at the London College of Communication, University of the Arts London, and graduated with 2.1 marks in 2009. After graduation, I moved to Japan and worked as a Web designer in a design company. After having 5 years of working experience there, I relocated to Berlin, Germany in 2015 and worked as a freelance designer for 4 years. Now I am back in my country and, currently live and work in Kyoto, Japan.
My design style is playful and colourful, and also I have a massive fascination for pattern design and symbols.
I have a wide range of interests in digital design, handcraft, inclusive design and social design. I would like to deepen my relationship with society by using my design skill as a tool.
Apart from my profession, I enjoy trying different artistic expressions such as weaving, rubber stamping, and ZINE making with risograph print.
While in Germany, I participated in various projects and activities.
2015: started working with local Japanese artists as a craft team OMEN to express and create Japanese subcultures and handicrafts. Planned and held workshops at local elementary schools and community spaces.
2018: Launched a textile brand alt with a London-based designer. Selling products made from original textiles online and at design fairs in the UK.
2019: Found the art book collective ANDPRESS with artists living in Germany, France and Belgium, and showcased artworks at art book fairs and other events.
2019: Participated as a staff member in an artist residence no-mu organised by an artist Eikoh Tanaka in Kameoka, Kyoto. Took charge of design production and workshop planning.
2015: started working with local Japanese artists as a craft team OMEN to express and create Japanese subcultures and handicrafts. Planned and held workshops at local elementary schools and community spaces.
2018: Launched a textile brand alt with a London-based designer. Selling products made from original textiles online and at design fairs in the UK.
2019: Found the art book collective ANDPRESS with artists living in Germany, France and Belgium, and showcased artworks at art book fairs and other events.
2019: Participated as a staff member in an artist residence no-mu organised by an artist Eikoh Tanaka in Kameoka, Kyoto. Took charge of design production and workshop planning.
2022: Started a little press POTLUCK PARTY in Kyoto, Japan.
牧田亜希
グラフィックデザイナー、WEBデザイナー、イラストレーター
2009年 London college of Communication, University of the Arts London卒。グラフィックデザイン科にてタイポグラフィを専攻。
大学卒業後、東京の制作会社にてWEBデザイナーとして５年間就業。2015年よりフリーランスのデザイナーとしてドイツ・ベルリンにて活動を開始、4年間の滞在の後2019年に拠点を京都に移す。
記号的なモチーフ、パターンデザインを使ったカラフルで遊び心のあるデザインが特徴。
大学在学中に学んだシルクスクリーンプリントやゴム版画など手作業でのものづくりも得意とし、新たな表現方法として染織物やリソグラフを用いたZINE制作など興味の幅を広げて探求中。
デジタルを使ったデザイン、アナログでのものづくり、インクルーシブデザインやソーシャルデザイン等幅広く興味を持ち、デザインというツールを使い社会との関わりを深めていきたいと思っています。
在独中より様々な企画・活動に参加。
2015年、現地の日本人アーティストと共に日本のサブカルチャーや手工芸を表現・制作するクラフトチームOMENとして活動を開始、現地の小学校やコミュニティスペースでワークショップ等を企画開催。
2018年、ロンドンを拠点に活動するデザイナーと共にテキスタイルブランドaltを始動。オリジナルテキスタイルを使用した商品をオンラインや英国でのデザインフェアで販売。
2019年、ドイツ、フランス、ベルギー在住のアーティスト達と共にアートブックコレクティブANDPRESSに参加、アートブックフェア等で作品を展示。
2019年、京都亀岡にて地元のアーティストが主催するアーティストレジデンスno-muにスタッフとして参加。デザイン制作やワークショップを企画。
2022年、京都にてリトルプレスPOTLUCK PARTY を始動。個人でのZine制作のほか、アートブックフェアやイベント等に参加・販売。
2022年、京都にてリトルプレスPOTLUCK PARTY を始動。個人でのZine制作のほか、アートブックフェアやイベント等に参加・販売。
Other related links:
ANDPRESS https://andpress-berlin.tumblr.com/
no-mu https://no-mu.info/
POTLUCK PARTY https://www.instagram.com/potluck_party/
POTLUCK PARTY https://www.instagram.com/potluck_party/