Mingei at 100: why Japan’s folk-craft movement still shapes design today
Culture Index
Score Breakdown
Relevance
15/25
Freshness
25/25
Authority
18/20
Brand Signal
4/15
Depth
3/15
5-Axis Cultural Radar
Mingei, the 1920s Japanese folk-art revival, presented a new way of viewing objects and new aesthetic values. Here, we unpack what underpins this movement and its enduring relevancy in contemporary society