Junichi Kawanishi
Japan
He is involved in signage and product design for public and commercial facilities in Japan. His recent work has designed the Tokyo 2020 Olympic medal and the Riga International Marathon medal. He creates various designs that incorporate symbolic elements beyond the fields of graphic design and product design. The design he creates is not just functional, it is important for the people who use it to find courage and purpose in life. Access Junichi Kawanishi Newsroom
Featured Designs
Junichi Kawanishi
Runner's Medals
The 30th anniversary medal of the Riga International Marathon Course has a symbolic shape connecting the two bridges. The infinitely continuous image represented by the 3D curved surface is designed in five sizes according to the mileage of the medal, such as full marathon and half marathon. The finish is matte bronze, and the back of the medal is engraved with the tournament name and mileage. The ribbon is composed of the colors of the city of Riga, with gradations and traditional Latvian patterns in contemporary patterns.
A' Award, Trophy, Prize and Competition Design Award - Bronze (2021) - Access Junichi Kawanishi Runner's Medals Press Kit