Eiichi Kono
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Eiichi Kono is a Japanese type designer best known for his work on the digital revival and refinement of the iconic Johnston typeface used across the London Underground.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Eiichi Kono canonical | 1 |
Statements (30)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
graphic designer
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human ⓘ type designer ⓘ |
| areaOfInfluence |
corporate identity
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public transport signage ⓘ |
| basedOn | Johnston typeface NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| countryOfCitizenship | Japan ⓘ |
| designed |
New Johnston typeface
NERFINISHED
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digital version of Johnston typeface ⓘ |
| designedFor | London Underground NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| employer | Banks & Miles NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| fieldOfWork |
graphic design
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type design ⓘ typography ⓘ |
| genre | sans-serif typefaces ⓘ |
| influencedBy | Edward Johnston NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| knownFor |
maintaining visual character of original Johnston in digital adaptation
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refining proportions and details of Johnston for digital use ⓘ |
| languageOfWorkOrName |
English
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Japanese ⓘ |
| nationality | Japanese ⓘ |
| notableFor | digital revival of Johnston typeface for London Underground ⓘ |
| notableWork |
New Johnston typeface
NERFINISHED
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digital revival of Johnston typeface ⓘ refinement of London Underground Johnston typeface ⓘ |
| occupation |
graphic designer
ⓘ
type designer ⓘ |
| residence |
London, England
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surface form:
London
United Kingdom ⓘ |
| workLocation |
London, England
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surface form:
London
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How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Eiichi Kono Description of subject: Eiichi Kono is a Japanese type designer best known for his work on the digital revival and refinement of the iconic Johnston typeface used across the London Underground.
Referenced by (1)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.