Renshū Hiragana

Graphic Design, Typedesign, Editorial Design

I explored the depths of Japanese graphic design and boldly placed it next to foreign typography. The ultimate book for learning Japanese Hiragana handwriting.

Renshū Hiragana - The colorful workbook for learning Hiragana
All 44 Hiragana beautifully arranged on 120 pages.

All 44 Hiragana beautifully arranged on 120 pages.

About the Project

This Hiragana writing book does not only teach the art of writing in Japanese but also celebrates it with its unique design. Each page is carefully crafted to emphacize each Hiragana with its unique features.

Writing exercises are paired with beautifully designed artworks utilizing mnemonics to enhance the learning process.

Writing exercises are paired with beautifully designed artworks utilizing mnemonics to enhance the learning process.

Illustrations simulate the look and feel of Japanese risograph printing.

Illustrations simulate the look and feel of Japanese risograph printing.

Calligraphy guidelines help beginners and intermediates to maintain correct proportions and achieve perfect handwriting.

Calligraphy guidelines help beginners and intermediates to maintain correct proportions and achieve perfect handwriting.

Hiragana Tsu can be memorized thinking about a TSUnami wave.
Hiragana Yu can be memorized thinking about a YUnicorn