Japanese category Fan Favorite
2nd Prize
Suzutake
Designer
Oma Kobayashi
Japan
Born in Kanagawa Prefecture in 2002. Selected as one of the second-class scholars for Tokyo University’s ROCKET Program in 2015. Worked on movie titles and logotypes with an aspirations for character design but later dropped out of a correspondence course in lettering. Entered the Kuwasawa Design School in 2022. Currently a third-year student in the daytime Visual Design course at the Kuwasawa Design School, studying under instructors such as Aki Toyoshima.
The displayed work, profile, intention of the work, and winner’s comment are based on the information submitted by the creators.
Intention of the work
Ever since childhood, I have loved children’s literature and poetry from the Taisho period, and I drew on this sentiment when creating this typeface. The letters were created by combining the parts with a playful spirit, and designed the lines, center of balance, and rhythm.
Though the display type is originally intended for composing short sentences and prose, hopefully its various lines and silhouettes that emerge in different ways give you a sense of enjoyment.
Winner’s Comment
I am deeply honored that my work won second prize in the Fan Favorite. I had a lot of fun creating this typeface. It is a pleasure to have been chosen by so many people, as well as to have received an honorable mention. Encouraged by the honor of receiving two awards in two categories, I will work even harder so that I can show you my projects again in the future. Thank you!