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The Good Design Collection is an important collection of materials in the history of Japanese product design. This book was compiled by the Design Division of the Export Promotion Department of the Ministry of International Trade and Industry's Trade Bureau and published by Jitsugyo Kohosha in 1964 (Showa 39), and is a volume that provides a comprehensive overview of the history of the Good Design System (G Mark), which was seven years old at the time. This system, which was started as part of a design policy to improve the quality of domestic products that emerged with the postwar economic growth and to be conscious of export competitiveness, brought new values to Japanese industrial products. This book covers all products selected from 1957 to 1963, and features photos and brief explanations of products that were highly evaluated in a variety of genres such as home appliances, daily necessities, stationery, and furniture. For example, products such as Sony's transistor radio and Canon's camera are introduced as cutting-edge designs at the time. It also records the history of the system, the selection criteria, and the screening system at the time, making it a valuable resource as well as a valuable read. It is 129 pages in B5 size and also includes an index of company names. This is a valuable collection of records that visually traces the changes in design administration and lifestyle in Japan.