Keitaro Sugihara
Japan
Keitaro Sugihara is a multidisciplinary artist and designer based in Tokyo. His playful style incorporates hand-cut collage and recycled materials. From picture books to hospital waiting rooms, he aims to evoke joy and whimsy in his work throughout various mediums. He partners with clients big and small to tell their stories. His work has been recognized by the Bologna Children's Book Fair (Italy) and Kids Design Award (Japan). Access Keitaro Sugihara Newsroom
Featured Designs
Keitaro Sugihara
Pop Up Picture Book
This interactive pop-up book follows seven animals enjoying their favorite snacks, each with a 3D pop up fold showcasing their distinct eating style. Each pop up was designed with a single page cut out, and a second backing page revealing the inside of each mouth and adding structural integrity. This simple design, combined with paper collage illustrations, brings life to each animal. The text includes eating sounds via Japanese onomatopoeia, encouraging the reader to open and close the pages as the animals munch away.
A' Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design Award - Golden (2021) - Access Keitaro Sugihara Pop Up Picture Book Press Kit