Yu Nagaba
Illustrator
Articles & interviews3
- Misshumasshu by Daniel Carlsten
The Brand Identity features the visual identity for Misshumasshu, a Stockholm restaurant by chefs Adam Dahlberg and Albin Wessman, designed by Swedish visual artist Daniel Carlsten. The identity reflects the restaurant’s cultural mix of Tokyo, Stockholm, and New York through bold red tones, global packaging references, and playful custom takeaway boxes inspired by Happy Meals and bento boxes.
- New Brand Identity for Rimowa by Commission
BP&O’s feature on Rimowa’s rebrand by Commission explores how the studio created a timeless and cohesive identity for the luxury luggage brand. The project includes a new monogram, wordmark by Bureau Borsche, and illustrations by Yu Nagaba, combining craftsmanship, modernity, and emotional storytelling. The identity extends across packaging, retail, and printed materials, emphasizing material quality and subtle luxury.
- Graphic Identity for Nth Fitzroy by Studio Hi Ho
BP&O features Studio Hi Ho’s graphic identity and promotional materials for Milieu’s Nth Fitzroy residential development in Melbourne. The project, completed in 2016, centers on the concept of 'Breathable Apartments' and includes two print components—'Plants' and 'AM/PM'—that explore the relationship between architecture, nature, and daily rhythm. The work integrates illustration, photography, and editorial design to convey the building’s connection to light, air, and community life.