Originally, codification tasks were managed using punch cards, with holes punched into yellowish paper for record-keeping. Going further back, such tasks were likely recorded by hand, manually noted down.
While discussing this, we reflected on the durable “blue-black” ink that was used in the past. Initially appearing blue, the iron in the ink would adhere to the paper over time, causing the blue to fade and turn black. This kind of ink must have been commonly used back then.
Japan is assigned the number “30” in the NCS world. We hope that by the time organizations become firmly established, many “30” items will be widely recognized around the world. This aspiration is embedded in our logo.
The sayings “Onko Chishin” (Learning from the past) and “Ichigo Ichie” (Treasure every encounter) are words I hold dear. The source of ideas often blends into our daily lives, and being able to retrieve them smoothly from a drawer where they were once stored is part of fate. I take pride in the fact that this logo emerged from such a journey.
With gratitude to the designer who created this wonderful logo, to the old friend who provided the idea and acted as a mediator, we must strive to ensure that it adheres firmly without fading.