Two black dots for eyes, six fine whiskers and a red bow on her head: It didn't take much to create a design that would conquer the world. Half a century ago, the Japanese designer created an ...
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Hello Kitty’s legendary designer Yuko Yamaguchi is stepping down at 70, ending a 46-year era that turned the character into a ...
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The designer behind Hello Kitty is stepping down after 46 years, during which time she oversaw the feline character achieving ...
Longtime Hello Kitty designer Yuko Yamaguchi will hand over creative duties in 2026 after 46 years shaping the global icon.