Atsuki Kikuchi

Born in Tokyo in 1974. Dropped out of the Department of Sculpture at Musashino Art University. Started working in graphic design while still a student in 1995. Founded Bluemark in 2000 (dissolved in 2011). Established his own studio in 2011. Works as an art director and graphic designer focusing on art, crafts, architecture, and fashion. At the same time, he continuously produces experimental works that engage with two-dimensional expression.

Major Works

Visual identity and signage design for Aomori Museum of Art (2006), PLAY! MUSEUM (2020), and Yokohama Museum of Art (2024). Exhibition graphics for the Marugame Genichiro-Inokuma Museum of Contemporary Art, 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa, Kikuchi Kanjitsu Memorial Tomo Museum, and The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo. Art direction for fashion brands such as minä perhonen (1995–2004) and Sally Scott (2002–2021). Signage design for public buildings such as Omiyamae Gymnasium (2014) and Miyajimaguchi Passenger Terminal (2020). Editorial design for magazines such as “Shun ga Marugoto” (2007–2012) and “SO-EN” (2013).