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.

Temple University Japan rebranding by Ian Lynam Design

Temple University Japan

We designed the branding, signage and interior design for Temple University Japan's main building Azabu Hall.

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The Design of Manga, Anime & Light Novels

A book about the design of Japanese character culture.

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QDOBA custom font family

A family of new typefaces for the Mexican restaurant chain

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“Ian Lynam is a visionary and a thought leader in the field of design. It’s an honor to have him lead our graduate graphic design program.”

– Thomas Greene, President

Vermont College of Fine Arts

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