Nandaka
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"二人組で営む手紙文具メーカー。主にカードや便箋、レターセットを企画制作しています。
『手紙を書くことは、言葉を通じて自分という人間を存在させること』という捉え方を起点にし、土台となる手紙文具の在り方を探求し続けています。
「新しいシリーズを立ち上げる度に、この紙とこの印刷加工でないと成り立たないという組み合わせの妙に挑戦しています。どの商品にも必ず気づくと楽しいポイントがあり、書き手にも読み手にも発見のある手紙文具づくりを心がけています」菊田（プロデューサー）
「Nandakaの手紙文具は、まっすぐな罫線が引いてあるかと思えばその終端が不揃いになっていたり、きらびやかな箔押しが主題かと思えば紙の土っぽい粗さも存在感を放っていたりと、どの製品にも相反する要素が同居しています。そのような人間らしい多面性を持たせることが、書き手を尊重するデザインに繋がると考えています」堀（デザイナー）"
Nandaka
"A letter stationery manufacturer run by a duo, primarily planning and producing cards, letter paper, and letter sets.
Based on the idea that 'writing a letter is to exist as a person through words,' we continue to explore the essence of letter stationery.
'Every time we launch a new series, we challenge ourselves to find the perfect combination of paper and printing techniques that are indispensable. Each product has delightful points that the writer and reader will discover,' says Kikuta (Producer).
'Nandaka's letter stationery might have straight lines that end unevenly or combine glamorous foil stamping with the earthy roughness of the paper. Every product embodies contrasting elements. We believe that this human-like multifaceted nature leads to designs that respect the writer,' says Hori (Designer)."
WEBSITE https://nandaka.jp/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/na.n.da.ka/
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Birds Are Dinosaurs
"子どもの頃、恐竜は6500万年前に絶滅したのだと覚えましたが、今の学説では現在生きている鳥類はすべて恐竜の一種である獣脚類の生き残りなのだそうです。手紙という文化も滅びずに、人間の営みがある限り続いてほしい。そのような願いから生まれたシリーズです。
ピンクゴールドの箔押しには微細な模様が入っている部分と入っていない部分があり、複雑で生き生きとした輝きが目を引きます。
Discovering a letter from long ago in your closet is akin to unearthing a fossil. After many years, the handwriting reminds you that the person who wrote it and the time in which it was written did exist. That is one of the reasons why we value the culture of letter-writing.
As a child, we learnt dinosaurs became extinct 65 million years ago. However, according to current theories, all birds alive today are survivors of theropods, a clade of the dinosaur. We designed this series being inspired by that fact and hoping the culture will also last as long as human activity continues.
The pink gold foil stamping features both fine patterns and smooth areas, creating a complex and vibrant shine that catches the eye."
英語翻訳タイトル
Birds Are Dinosaurs
英語翻訳本文
"When I was a child, I learned that dinosaurs became extinct 65 million years ago, but according to current theories, all birds alive today are survivors of theropods, a type of dinosaur. We created this series with the hope that the culture of letter writing will endure as long as human activity continues. The pink gold foil stamping features both intricate patterns and smooth areas, creating a complex and vibrant shine that catches the eye."
URL https://nandaka.jp/collections/birds-are-dinosaurs
Grid #1
"筆記具を握ったその手に伝わる前のまだ文にならない頭の中がそのまま現れたような形の方眼便箋です。不規則な波のような輪郭がゆったりと文字を寛がせ、無造作に書いただけでも不思議と様（さま）になります。書かれる内容や送る相手を選ばないnandakaのスタンダードアイテムです。
The Grid #1 Letter Set series captures the essence of Nandaka with its beautiful irregular contours and squared ruled lines, making writing as easy as using a notebook. With its smooth surface and sturdy texture, this letter set is perfect for various writing instruments, including fountain pens, ballpoint pens, and sign pens. Available in blue and silver and come in four sizes (S, M, L, and XL)."
英語翻訳タイトル
Grid #1
英語翻訳本文
"The Grid #1 letter set captures the essence of Nandaka with its beautiful irregular contours and squared ruled lines, making writing as easy as using a notebook. With its smooth surface and sturdy texture, this letter set is perfect for various writing instruments, including fountain pens, ballpoint pens, and sign pens."
URL https://nandaka.jp/collections/grid-1
Moji Accordion Card
"Nandakaによる誕生日カードとサンキューカードの決定版。蛇腹になっていて立てて飾れます。紙の繋ぎ目には真鍮の金具でアクセントをつけました。
畳めば手のひらサイズでコンパクトですが、開くとカラフルでパワフル！表８面、裏８面の合計１６面に現れる文字一つひとつのデザインが異なり、見どころが満載。メッセージを書く欄もございます。
The definitive edition of birthday cards and thank you cards by Nandaka. They are accordion-style and can be displayed standing up. The two parts are connected in the middle with brass clasps. When folded, they are palm-sized, but when opened, colorful messages spread out to a width of about 50cm. Each of the 16 sides, 8 on the front and 8 on the back, features a different design for each letter. There is also space provided to write a message."
英語翻訳タイトル
Moji Accordion Card
英語翻訳本文
"The definitive edition of birthday cards and thank you cards by Nandaka. They are accordion-style and can be displayed standing up. The two parts are connected in the middle with brass clasps. When folded, they are palm-sized, but when opened, colorful messages spread out to a width of about 50cm. Each of the 16 sides, 8 on the front and 8 on the back, features a different design for each letter. There is also space provided to write a message."
URL https://nandaka.jp/products/happy-birthday-moji-accordion-card
