Mitsuru Kobayashi (小林 満, Kobayashi Mitsuru) is a graphic designer and CEO of GENI A LÒIDE, a design studio located in Kagurazaka, Tokyo. They are notable for designing the covers for various of Hirohiko Araki's works, including Rohan at the Louvre.
History
After working for a graphic design and printing company in Osaka, Kobayashi moved to Tokyo where they worked as a designer for the editorial department of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump.[1]
In 1999, Kobayashi established GENI A LÒIDE, an independent graphic design studio focusing on designing covers for manga, art books and novels. The studio also focused on designing book bindings, magazines, advertisements, logos and various merchandise.[2]
Credits
- JoJonium
- Cover Design
- Hirohiko Araki JoJo Exhibition 2012
- Art Director
- JOJOVELLER
- Cover design
- History Book: Cover Design
- Stands Book: Cover Design
- Making Of Film: Jacket & Chapter Design