Issue 306 of the Japanese magazine "Idea", published in September 2004, featured "Kenya Hara's Design" and delved into the design philosophy and practice of Kenya Hara. Kenya Hara emphasizes design philosophies such as "subtraction" and "white space." This magazine includes interviews with Kenya Hara, detailed analyzes of representative works including VI designs for famous brands such as MUJI, NTT DATA, and Matsushita Electric, and reviews and evaluations of Kenya Hara's designs by prominent figures in the Japanese design world. Published.
