Education: 1981–85: Graphic Design, Tokyo University of Fine Arts and Music. Career: 1994– present: assistant professor at Tama Art University, Department of Graphic Design; 1989–present: Sawada Yasuhiro Design Studio; 1985–89: art director, Suntory Creative Department. Major awards: 2003 Bronze Prize, International Poster Triennial in Toyama; 1994 Bronze Prize, International Poster Triennial in Toyama; 1993 New Designer Award, Japan Graphic Designers Association; 1991 Silver Prize, Tokyo Type Directors Club; 1990 Gold Prize, Japan Magazine Advertising; Tokyo ADC Award; 1989 Grand Prize, Tokyo ADC; 1988 Silver Prize, NY ADC; Bronze Prize, International Poster Triennial in Toyama. Major exhibitions: 2005, ‘Japanese Posters Today’, State Museum of Applied Arts and Design, Munich, Germany; 2002, ‘Graphic Wave’, GGG, Tokyo, Japan); 2001, ‘Design Spirit of Japan’, The University Art Museum, Tokyo National University of Fine Art & Music; Amnesty International Poster Exhibition.