Typography & Design Consideration

I'm still trying to get some type ideas together while I'm working on the craft (October is book design month, but I'm thinking about it a lil now)

I just wanted to talk about these images because they really captivate and inspire me. Obviously they are mostly amazing Japanese design.

Firstly this pink image. I love the softness and strength of it. The wishy wash application of the colour, the thin thin type, the hand generated type and the small info graphics; a map, a stamp and some small print. Theres also a fine illustration and some layering in there. So many soft elements making up a really detailed, unique and kick ass image. 

Still loving the idea of creating my own font. This is a great example. I love daggy 1970's serif fonts and the simple hand generated treatments. Not overdone.. 

I just love this. I love orange a lot. It's simple strong and on point. The kind of design simplicity only the Japanese can execute.