三条鍛治道場 パンフレット

Project Info

Client:
三条鍛治道場
Year:
2025

Client:
三条鍛治道場

Year:
2025

Credits

Art Director:
  • 栗山 薫(kuriyama kaoru design)
Graphic Designer:
  • 栗山 薫(kuriyama kaoru design)
Photographer:
  • 大岡 翔

Art Director:
栗山 薫(kuriyama kaoru design)

Graphic Designer:
栗山 薫(kuriyama kaoru design)

Photographer:
大岡 翔

Categories

Overview

Sanjo Kaji Dojo Brochure

For the renewal of the Sanjo Kaji Dojo brochure, I was responsible for art direction, structural planning, and photo direction.

To convey the heat, tension, and physical presence of blacksmithing, the visual side was built around dynamic imagery captured on site.
In contrast, the inner monochrome sections were designed with a clear editorial approach, organizing information and guiding the reader’s eye so that the content can be understood intuitively.

An accordion fold was adopted to create a natural reading flow, allowing visitors to move seamlessly from hands-on programs and facility information to the cultural background of the dojo.

The brochure is printed on semi-gloss unbleached kraft paper, a material originally intended for packaging.
The tactile contrast between the rough outer surface and the smooth inner pages adds a subtle sensory shift as the brochure is opened, reinforcing the dual nature of blacksmithing—raw strength and refined technique.

Japanese and English are presented side by side, reflecting the large number of international visitors to the Kaji Dojo.
The bilingual layout was carefully designed so that the experience and philosophy of the dojo can be shared beyond language barriers.

Rather than functioning as a conventional tourist brochure, this piece aims to communicate the craftsmanship and blacksmithing culture rooted in Sanjo in a quiet, clear, and respectful manner.