AXIS 103

Yesterday I picked up the new issue of AXIS, a Japanese design magazine that is published in a bilingual format (Japanese and English). It’s becoming one of my favorite magazines. This issue’s feature articles take a look at the infrastructure of Dutch design.

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Wow! I used to buy Axis back in 97-98! I still have a bunch of issues. I liked it very much and used it in my CG classes I used to teach. I also liked Designplex a lot. I wonder if they still publish that?

03.05.06 14:09
Posted by Barron
I don’t think I’ve ever spotted a magazine called DESIGNPLEX, but yeah, AXIS is still around and kicking!

03.05.06 20:23
Posted by Jean

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