Car Styling Magazine Issue 174, September 2006, published in Japan from THE VAULT license illustrated and designed by the

illustrated and designed by the original “Visual Futurist” himself as a sincere valentine for fans

We are happy to announce that we are opening the archive to make available a select few of the original black catalogs from the 1983 exhibition "Innovator in the Design of the Future" at the Laforet Museum Harajuku in Tokyo

Syd Mead continues to amaze and surprise us with his stunning pieces no matter how much of the future we have seen from the start of his career to the present day

His four-letter "MEAD" features an 'M' that resembles a ray trace pattern on an oscilloscope screen which he developed into his signature design

luminous color that reads almost like HDR in physical form

Car Styling Magazine Issue 174, September 2006, published in Japan from THE VAULT license illustrated and designed by theCar Styling Magazine, founded in Japan in 1973, is an invaluable reference for the automobile design community. Syd Mead's collaboration with Car Styling magazine goes back a long way. Syd appeared in 6 separate issues, with one being entirely dedicated to him. His work, featured prominently across these editions, resonated deeply with an audience already familiar with his genius as a futurist and visionary. This item is Car Styling Magazine Issue