japanisme.

josh spear asks simone legno, creator of tokidoki, why he feels so drawn to japan:

JS: What is it about Japan that you love so much?

SL: I think it’s hard to explain my love for this wonderful country. It’s something called “Japanisme,” a term coined to describe the craze for things Japanese. It’s something I feel inside; I am totally astonished about everything that comes from Japan, from the beauty of their tradition to the super pop flashy aspects of the super modern cities. I love Japanese people: I love their kindness, politeness, seriousness - yet they can also be quite funny, playful and extremely creative. I have sketches from when I was in kindergarten, designing Japanese people and Japanese elements. Not only is my art colored and decorated by Japanese objects, so is my everyday world with souvenirs, junk packages, toys, books, prints, t shirts and food. I think Japan is the most inspiring place for anybody working in a creative field. They are extremely innovative in graphic design, art, and street and couture fashion.

via joshspear.com.