Remembering Shigeo Fukuda (1932 – 2009)

I ran into Shigeo Fukuda’s work as a student in design school. At first glance I just thought “oh just another old-school designer”. But after looking closer at his work and spending a few more moments in a book I found in the library I developed a deep appreciation for him. As a sculptor, artist and designer his work challenges the norm visual norm. Coined a master of deception and compared to the likes of Escher and Dali, Fukuda is extrmely well known in Japan and his impossible objects, ambiguous sculptures, distorted projections and anamorphic art can be seen all over the world.

“Shigeo Fukuda passed away on January 11th, 2009 at the age of 76. He was a master of creating optical illusions, simplistic logos, and designing bold and engaging posters. In 1987 Fukuda was the first Japanese designer to be inducted in the Art Directors Club (ADC) Hall of Fame.”
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Dinning in the Dark! – A new restaruant rage!

Supposedly this is already a big hit in Europe, Australia, LA , NY and now coming to Canada – a “dinning in the dark” concept puts food eaters in the complete dark for a sensual food and eating experience.

Patrons are blindfolded as soon as they step in, lead to the table in the dark order and eat in the dark. The only time you get to see is when you go to the washroom, which you are lead to while your blindfolded, and of course when you leave the establishment. I wonder how would you pay in the dark?

Is this an actual dinning fad thats here to stay or a momentary gimmick to get people to try out a new restaurant experience.

Thank Kat for the piece of info!

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