G Mark Logo

"G Mark" is the mark of proofing "Good Design Award" awarded items. "G Mark" was designed in 1958 by Mr. Yusaku Kamekura, a designer who left a major mark on the Japanese design history. Since then the "G Mark" has been familiar to many people as a trustworthy symbol which connects industry and everyday life.

Yusaku Kamekura
Graphic Designer. Born in Niigata. After studying at Institute for New Architecture and Industrial Arts, joined Nippon Kobo. Managed the art direction of an English magazine "Nippon." After being a founding member of Nippon Design Center, established Kamekura Design Office in 1962. Famous for designing the poster for Tokyo Olympic Games, and logo marks for NTT and Nikon. Died in 1997.
(Photo taken by: Takeshi Fujimori)

G Mark is consisted from the initial "G" of "Good Design" arranged to the basic form which the right quadrangle divided into eight inscribed in the right circle.