We are excited to announce a new open call for submissions for an upcoming edition of Slanted Magazine dedicated to digital tools—with a focus on unconventional applications and creative utilities that go beyond industry standards.
We are looking for small-scale, experimental, or lesser-known tools that help shape both the big picture and the finer details of creative practice. Whether developed by individuals or small teams, or discovered and recommended by dedicated users, we aim to showcase a diverse range of tools that enable designers, artists, and creators to think and work differently.
Our scope includes, but is not limited to tools from the fields of graphic design, type design, illustration, 3D rendering, motion design, web design, generative design, and creative coding. We are interested in how tools function, how they are used, and how they empower users to expand creative boundaries.
We are reaching out to:
– Developers of digital tools (whether standalone apps, plugins, scripts, or web-based platforms)
– Users who want to RECOMMEND their favorite tools or hidden gems that deserve more attention, OR SHOW US THEIR WORK MADE BY THESE TOOLS.
Our goal is to create a rich and accessible compendium that can serve as inspiration for the creative community—a publication that not only documents tools, but also the thinking behind them and the context in which they are used.
Whether you have built something yourself or rely on tools that have changed the way you work—share them with us. Let’s make this publication a valuable resource for everyone.
📅 Submission Deadline: Sunday, 09.11.2025
🖇 What to Submit:
– Name and description of the tool
– Purpose and area of application
– How it is used and why it matters
– Links and screenshots (if available)
– Whether you are the developer or a user
– Your own visual work
Please use our submission form to submit a tool or visual work.
Text submissions in form of short essays or reflections on how tools shape your creative process are also welcome and can be submitted by email.
After the submission deadline, all contributions will be carefully reviewed and curated. If your work is selected, we will reach out to you. Please bear with us as we take the time to thoroughly evaluate each submission and make a thoughtful decision. If your work is selected, you will receive a discount code by email to order a copy at its release end of April 2026.
Contribute to a publication shaped by and for creators.