Ian Lynam Design

Ian Lynam Design is a Tokyo design studio operating at the intersection of graphic design, design education and design research. We specialize in identity, cultural research and typography. We make stuff for forward-thinking humans.

Inside Out & Upside Down: Posters from CalArts 1980–2019

The definitive book on the history of posters at CalArts

Read more about Inside Out & Upside Down

Creativity and technology in the age of AI

A qualitative design research project commissioned by Adobe.

Read more about our research on AI and Machine Learning.

DOTA2 Radiance

Custom type design for Valve's massively popular multiplayer game DOTA2.

Read more about Radiance.

Select Clients

“The best kept secret in Japan. Encyclopedic in his knowledge of typography and all things beautifully considered. There are few men in Tokyo — nay, the world — that care more about design and the creative process as does Ian Lynam. Oh, and he’s the nicest guy you’ll meet.”

– Craig Mod

What We Do

Identity Design
Naming & Narrative Development
Brand Strategy
Market Positioning Consultation
Editorial Direction & Design
UI, UX, Development, & Deployment
Art Direction & Graphic Design
Design Education & Pedagogical Development
Design History & Design Futures
Typographic Consulting
Architectural & Interior Graphic Design
Multilingual Wayfinding
Exhibition Curation & Design
Retail Product Design
Apparel Graphics & Direction
Typeface Design Direction & Development