Multi-use Desk Calendar

Katsumi Tamura's Innovative Calendar Design

NTT COMWARE's 2015 Multi-use Desk Calendar, designed by Katsumi Tamura, offers a unique solution for those seeking a simple and efficient calendar for business contexts. This innovative design serves as both a desk calendar and a personal planner, making it a versatile and practical tool for professionals.

What sets this calendar apart is its multi-functionality. It seamlessly combines monthly and weekly calendars with pages for notes, allowing users to keep track of their schedules and jot down important reminders all in one place. The calendar can be easily transformed into a desk calendar by folding back the cover, making it a convenient addition to any office space. When on the go, it can be folded up and taken along, ensuring that important dates and appointments are always within reach.

The Multi-use Desk Calendar is not only functional but also aesthetically pleasing. It showcases the meticulous attention to detail and advanced printing and processing technologies available in Japan, known for its quality manufacturing. The calendar's dimensions of 210(w) x 128(h) x 15(d)mm make it compact and portable, perfect for professionals on the move.

Katsumi Tamura, along with a team of talented individuals including Creative Director Takuya Okamoto and Art Director Hiroyuki Fukazu, successfully overcame the challenge of creating a calendar that seamlessly transforms from a notebook to a desk calendar. The innovative structure of the calendar, with a front cover inserted into a ditch stamped on the back cover, allows for easy transformation and ensures durability.

The NTT COMWARE 2015 Multi-use Desk Calendar was launched in January 2015, and its unique design and functionality have garnered recognition and accolades. It was awarded the Bronze A' Design Award in 2015 in the Graphics, Illustration, and Visual Communication Design category. This prestigious award recognizes designs that exhibit technical and creative excellence and contribute to improving the quality of life.

With its practicality, versatility, and elegant design, Katsumi Tamura's Multi-use Desk Calendar is a testament to the fusion of art, technology, and functionality. It is a valuable tool for professionals seeking a stylish and efficient way to manage their schedules and stay organized.