Sakura Nomiyama, artscape Editorial Department | Total Design in Fukuoka—The Archives and Practices of the "FUKUOKA Design League" that Moves Society Across Fields
This article details the activities of the FUKUOKA Design League, an association of Fukuoka-based design organizations, focusing on their archives and social contribution practices.Summary
The FUKUOKA Design League is an organization uniting diverse design fields in Fukuoka, operating under the slogan "Design for Society" and closely collaborating with the government for over a quarter-century, transitioning to an NPO in 2008 to strengthen social contribution. A major pillar of their work is the website "Fukuoka Design 100," an archive selecting and showcasing 100 examples of design born from Fukuoka's culture and history, preserving the city's memory amidst rapid redevelopment. This archive features a simple, accessible information design intended as an entry point for the general public. Furthermore, the League's influence was crucial in establishing the "Total Design" and "Universal Design" concepts for the Fukuoka City Subway Nanakuma Line, which laid the groundwork for the city's "Universal City Fukuoka" initiative. Their social engagement also includes nearly two decades of design school outreach programs and developing inclusive products like reversible calendars for people with low vision or color vision deficiencies.
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