EXHIBITION DESIGN
Witness to Wartime
Witness to Wartime: The Painted Diary of Takuichi Fujii explores the experiences of Japanese American artist Takuichi Fujii (1891–1964), whose work documented his World War II incarceration. One of Morikami’s most significant exhibitions, it spanned all three museum galleries.
The Challenge
Design an immersive exhibition that honors Takuichi Fujii's extraordinary painted diary, conveying the gravity of incarceration, displacement, and resilience through a thoughtful and cohesive visual experience.
My Role
Lead Designer
Visual identity, environmental graphics, typography, color direction, print collateral, and signage across three galleries.
The Approach
Create an environment of education and reverence, using a bold, restrained visual system, a warm terracotta palette, and purposeful typography to let Fujii's work and story take center stage.
Visual System
A bold, utilitarian typographic approach paired with a warm, earthy palette creates a sense of immediacy and historical relevance, while remaining clear and accessible throughout the exhibition.
