Ian Lynam Design

Ian Lynam Design is a Tokyo design studio operating at the intersection of graphic design, design education and design research. We specialize in identity, cultural research and typography. We make stuff for forward-thinking humans.

Sailors Singapore by Ian Lynam Design

Sailors

We designed the identity for a new Singapore-based communication agency.

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That’s Entertainment!

A hybrid exhibition and essay-as-website exploring the role of graphic designers and design criticism in the world market economy.

Read more about the exhibition and website.

Custom typefaces

We have designed a wide range of custom typefaces for assorted companies—from display faces to text families.

Read more about the custom typefaces that we have designed.

Select Clients

“Ian has the design skills I wish I had. His consistently creative designs come from an informed mind and relentless work ethic. I love working with him.”

– Austin Whipple

Pinball Publishing Inc.

What We Do

Identity Design
Naming & Narrative Development
Brand Strategy
Market Positioning Consultation
Editorial Direction & Design
UI, UX, Development, & Deployment
Art Direction & Graphic Design
Design Education & Pedagogical Development
Design History & Design Futures
Typographic Consulting
Architectural & Interior Graphic Design
Multilingual Wayfinding
Exhibition Curation & Design
Retail Product Design
Apparel Graphics & Direction
Typeface Design Direction & Development