The June give away on Tokyo Made is a set of three TiFdyL original, hand illustrated post cards as well as 10 (!) different hand illustrated badges created by TiFdyL. Share them with your friends or keep them all for yourself!
To win simply tell us what you like most about the design, art and creation you see coming out of Japan. Leave your comment on this post, as many times as you like (but each time with a different answer of course), and we will choose a random winner at the end of the month. The winner will be announced at the beginning of July so you have all month to comment!
Gambatte!!
Check out TiFdyL's website.
Comments (20)
I'v ejust found your shop and it's so fantastic!!!! I love Japanese design and your fabrics are so beautiful. Here in Spain is difficult to find so colourful and funny ones...!
thanks for the giveaway!
cal_rubies at yahoo dot es
Posted by janil | June 8, 2009 6:21 PM
Posted on June 8, 2009 18:21
they bring together influences from all over, including their own art from centuries past, and bring to the table something so colorful and interesting that the japanese have proven only they can do.
Posted by Sarah | June 8, 2009 9:27 PM
Posted on June 8, 2009 21:27
I have always loved that the designs I see from Japan are so varied. There seems to be no fear of color, texture, or anything else.
Posted by Aimee | June 9, 2009 5:32 AM
Posted on June 9, 2009 05:32
I love the contrasting imagery in Japanese design - from cute San-x type mamegoma/nyanko style thru to the edgier work - it's all so accessible and distinctive!
Posted by Melli | June 10, 2009 7:22 AM
Posted on June 10, 2009 07:22
I love how Japanese designs tend to be fearless, bold, and imaginative. :)
Posted by Annie Spandex | June 10, 2009 3:16 PM
Posted on June 10, 2009 15:16
Great cards and badges!
One of the things I love most about Japanese art and design is the variety of influences. The artists look to their heritage, pop culture, and even other artists for inspiration. They address past and present/personal and universal themes (sometimes even within the same work of art!). This fusion of themes and range of influences produces such a fun and fresh variety of art, craft, and design.
Posted by Bree | June 10, 2009 4:29 PM
Posted on June 10, 2009 16:29
I love the uniquness that you get with Japanese design.
Posted by Laura | June 10, 2009 9:16 PM
Posted on June 10, 2009 21:16
Gorgeous vibrant colours. These are truly beautiful.
Posted by Lucy Taylor | June 15, 2009 6:15 AM
Posted on June 15, 2009 06:15
Loving the balance achieved between the old and the new - and this is true for many Japanese design disciplines, whether it be textile, graphic, online, industrial etc...
Posted by Joshua Liebmann | June 15, 2009 4:04 PM
Posted on June 15, 2009 16:04
The colors are soothing and uplifting...i love it!
Posted by Jenia | June 15, 2009 4:23 PM
Posted on June 15, 2009 16:23
Love the unique style of modern Japanese art and design, plus it brings back memories of my holiday to Tokyo a couple of years ago.
Thanks for the chance to win!
Em
Posted by Emily | June 15, 2009 7:27 PM
Posted on June 15, 2009 19:27
What I like are the color palette and the simple yet complex pattern design.
Posted by Malinda | June 16, 2009 2:48 AM
Posted on June 16, 2009 02:48
One of my favorite genres is kawaii art, which often conceals a much darker symbolism. Yoshitomo Nara is the best artist to represent this trend.
Posted by Irit | June 16, 2009 4:09 AM
Posted on June 16, 2009 04:09
I just love how modern Japanese design is still very much influenced by tradition. This perfect combination creates very unique designs, which are both cutting edge yet so very Japanese.
Posted by Irit | June 16, 2009 4:12 AM
Posted on June 16, 2009 04:12
I love Japanese design in general as it is always so vibrant and colourful. Good use of contrast. Love it. X
Posted by Debbie | June 16, 2009 7:29 AM
Posted on June 16, 2009 07:29
As always,the stuff from Japan are so unique and pretty:O))))
Thanks a ton for the giveaway!!!!!
Posted by Bita | June 16, 2009 7:34 AM
Posted on June 16, 2009 07:34
I love the beautiful colors! They make you look twice, just to catch all the details. And as some others have already said, the first thing I thought of when I saw the buttons especially was of the old-new Japanese style combination.
I had to go to TiFdyL's website to see more paintings! His hats and clothes are really amazing too! "Glamourous people with amazing creativity from all over the world whom I've ever met. This is my true inspiration." Love it!
Posted by Kate | June 16, 2009 11:10 AM
Posted on June 16, 2009 11:10
The colours and innovation that you see are just amazing!
Posted by Natalie Henderson | June 29, 2009 12:14 AM
Posted on June 29, 2009 00:14
Just found this amazing site an absolutely love the jewellery and the kimono chic section. Great site for unusual presents as well.
Posted by Catherine MacLennan | June 30, 2009 12:44 AM
Posted on June 30, 2009 00:44
We have really enjoyed reading all of your ideas and comments! Thank you!
The randomly picked winner is Irit who wrote "I just love how modern Japanese design is still very much influenced by tradition. This perfect combination creates very unique designs, which are both cutting edge yet so very Japanese."
Thanks to you all once again for great comments, the July giveaway will be going up today!!
Posted by TokyoMade | July 1, 2009 2:10 PM
Posted on July 1, 2009 14:10