Win 1 of 5 memo Neon Lime Notebooks!

Posted on by Julia Kahl

Meet memo — not your average notebook. The new German-made label combines premium stationery with a playful twist: every edition integrates crosswords and sudokus alongside classic note pages. Designed for those who love structure, focus, and a bit of fun, memo turns everyday jotting into mindful me-time — creative brain training wrapped in good design.

Each notebook belongs to a distinct collection. The first, Neon Lime, features three vibrant designs that stand out without shouting. With their compact format and soft covers, they fit perfectly into any bag — and any aesthetic. Whether you’re a design lover, puzzle enthusiast, or someone seeking a digital detox, memo offers a refreshing way to stay mentally active while staying offline.

From concept to production, this product is made entirely in Germany in collaboration with brandbook, known for their craftsmanship and attention to detail. The result is a notebook that’s as smart inside as it is on the outside—thoughtfully printed on premium paper, thread-stitched, and built to last.

Beyond the looks, there’s a little boost for your mental fitness: solving puzzles enhances concentration and reduces procrastination; writing by hand helps organize thoughts and sparks creativity. And since the holiday season is just around the corner, memo also makes an ideal gift for anyone who values design and mindfulness.

To celebrate the launch, we’re giving away five memo notebooks from the Neon Lime collection!

To take part in the giveaway, write an email to [email protected] with the subject “memo Neon Lime” and include your postal address (for dispatch). The giveaway ends November 17th, 2025, 09 a.m. (UTC+1). Winners will be drawn after the deadline and contacted by email. By participating, you accept our privacy policy. Legal recourse is excluded.

Follow memo on Instagram or visit www.memo-books.de to discover more.

Product Details
• Collection: Neon Lime
• High-gloss cover for protection and radiant color
• Flexible cover
• 120 pages total
• 40 pages with crosswords & sudokus (in German)
• 80 dotted pages for notes
• Premium 120 g high-white offset paper
• Thread stitching
• Format: 135 × 200 mm
• 1 integrated ribbon bookmark
• 1 additional bookmark + 3 stickers
• Price: €28.00

Internship at Slanted Publishers—apply now!

Posted on by Samira Niedermayer

Du liebst Typografie und Editorial Design und möchtest in einem internationalen Verlag arbeiten? Dann bist du bei uns genau richtig! Wir vergeben ein 6-monatiges Pflichtpraktikum im Bereich Redaktion/Grafik ab Ende Februar 2026 und suchen eine(n) engagierte(n) Studierende(n), der/die Lust hat zu erfahren, wie wir arbeiten und für 6 Monate Teil des Slanted-Teams wird.

Wir bieten:

  • Redaktionelle und grafische Mitarbeit am Slanted Magazin, insbesondere Ausgabe #48—Seoul 
  • Redaktionelle Mitarbeit am Slanted Blog und den Social Media Channels
  • Einblicke in unsere Verlagstätigkeit (Konzeption, Redaktion, Organisation, Vertrieb, PR etc.)
  • Grafische Mitarbeit an unseren Publikationen
  • Studiofotografie, Bildbearbeitung
  • Verantwortungsvolle, selbstständige Arbeit und unter Anleitung
  • Mögliche Teilnahme an Designkonferenzen im Rahmen unserer Medienpartnerschaften

Das sollte der/die BewerberIn mitbringen:

  • Das Praktikum erfolgt im Rahmen eines studienbegleitenden Pflichtpraktikums an einer deutschen Hochschule (keine Ausnahmen möglich)
  • Abgeschlossenes Grundstudium im Bereich Grafikdesign (o. Ä.)
  • Sichere Anwendungskenntnisse in InDesign und Photoshop
  • Großes Interesse an neuen Strömungen in den Bereichen Typografie, Type Design, Design und Kultur
  • Redaktionelles Interesse
  • Selbstständigkeit, Weitblick, Flexibilität, Kreativität und Ideenreichtum
  • Sehr gute Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse
  • Organisationstalent und Kommunikationsstärke
  • Gewissenhaftes und genaues Arbeiten

Das Praktikum bei Slanted Publishers findet vom 23.02.26–04.09.2026 in Karlsruhe statt und wird vergütet. Bewerber*innen sollten erklären, warum sie ihr Praktikum bei uns machen möchten. Bitte richtet Eure vollständige Bewerbung als aussagefähiges PDF-Portfolio (Anschreiben, Lebenslauf, Arbeitsproben) ab sofort bis spätestens 30.11.2025 an Julia Kahl, [email protected]. Die Bewerbungsgespräche finden nach Sichtung aller Bewerbungen statt.

Wir freuen uns sehr auf Eure Bewerbung!

TEATRIP JAPAN – Auf den Spuren des grünen Goldes

Posted on by Jacob Tessmann

TEATRIP JAPAN is an invitation to immerse in the fascinating world of Japanese green tea. In Japan, tea is much more than just a beverage—it is a living expression of culture. For centuries, the tea ceremony has been practiced in Zen temples—a meditative moment of silence, mindfulness, and deep respect that once brought not only monks, but even samurai a sense of inner peace.

The editors take readers on a captivating journey to the roots of this cultural tradition. Along the way, they meet tea farmers, merchants, and ceramic artists—individuals whose passion for tea began in childhood and continues to shape their lives. The book offers insights into the tea ceremony and the intricate hand-rolling technique known as temomi, all accompanied by atmospheric photography from the tea-growing regions of Kagoshima, Uji, and Shizuoka. Green tea enthusiasts will discover fascinating facts about different varieties, production methods, and preparation techniques.

Japanese green tea delights with its gentle sweetness and refreshingly fruity notes—a true sensory experience. TEATRIP JAPAN is a visual and cultural celebration—a heartfelt homage to an ancient tradition.

Publisher: Slanted Publishers
Release: November 2025
Editors: Christian Beck (text), Stefan Braun, Frank Haala, Lars Harmsen
Photography: Stefan Braun
Design: Melville Brand Design, Lars Harmsen (CD), Mara Morawitz (AD), Vera Pappenberger
Format: 21.5 × 29 cm
Volume: 232 pages
Workmanship: Hardcover with linen, thread-stitching, shortened pages
Printing: full color offset printing by Druckerei Vogl
Paper: Lakepaper Blocker Perfect White, Büttenpapierfabrik Gmund
Language: German
ISBN: 978-3-948440-93-0
Price: €69.90

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From Minimal Forms to Human Emotion: The Distinctive Vision of Illustrator Ard Su

Posted on by Samira Niedermayer

Meet Ard Su, a New York–based illustrator whose work blends clarity, rhythm, and conceptual precision. Since earning her MA in Illustration from the Maryland Institute College of Art in 2020, Ard has received multiple awards from the Society of Illustrators Annual Competition, including a Gold Medal, and her works have been selected for major illustration competitions such as American Illustration and 3×3.

Her work was featured in the Society of Illustrators Annual Exhibitions in 2024 and 2025. In 2020, she was shortlisted for the “Hello! Xiaokang” Creative Design Competition under the Shanghai Citizens Art Festival, with her work exhibited at the Shanghai Tower. In 2019, she participated in The Shanghairen project, with her works exhibited at Hengshan·Heji and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, among other venues.

She keeps it simple: “I like dogs. I like shapes and their potentials. And I like that moment when I find a smart solution to a design challenge.” Her illustrations often combine minimal geometric forms with human elements, turning abstract or complex topics into stories that feel both precise and emotionally resonant.

To explore Ard’s visual style, creative approach, and the ideas behind her work, we asked her a few questions — and we’re excited to share her answers on the blog!

How would you describe your visual style to someone seeing your work for the first time?

It’s idea-driven. In my exploration of the human body, I often use geometric forms to enhance expression while keeping the overall composition minimal and clean.

What’s the most challenging part of illustration for you — and what’s the most rewarding?

Sometimes I take on several projects in a row that revolve around similar themes, commissioned by different clients. My work is primarily conceptual, so coming up with the third, fourth, or fifth unique idea under the same topic can become gradually challenging. The most rewarding part is when I finally break through. That still wows myself, because it reinforces that belief that there truly are no borders when it comes to creativity.

You’ve worked with clients like The New York Times and Bloomberg. What makes a collaboration feel like a good fit for you?

When clients reach out not because I know how to use the tools, but because they value my perspective and judgment. I appreciate it when they come to me for something distinct rather than something safe.

How do you keep your creativity fresh when working on commercial assignments?

The challenges those assignments bring are stepping stones to creativity. At first, they might seem like obstacles, but once you find the right balance and step over them, they can lift you to a higher place. Good rest, some level of distraction, these all help.

What’s your favorite tool, playlist, or ritual when you draw?

A cup of hot tea by my side.

Thanks for the insights, Ard Su! Be sure to check out more of her work.

ardsu97.com
@_ard_ard

The Group Is Dressed – Ready To Be Seen

Posted on by Werkschau Mannheim

Heads up! The young designers from the Faculty of Design at Mannheim University of Applied Sciences are here to show who’s wearing the pants! From November 14 to 16, we’re presenting the exhibition Die Gruppe ist angezogen at the Mannheimer Kunstverein.

Exciting projects shaped by critical thinking, relevance, and attitude — across the disciplines of design, film, photography, and digital media. Look closer, look away – staring is absolutely allowed! Featuring works from design, film, photography, and digital media — and with us, you won’t even have to tighten your belt, because everything is free, including the workshops and portfolio reviews.

All dressed up yet? Because the group sure is — and there’s no turning back, only full speed:

More info here.

NODOA Typeface

Posted on by Eikou Zhang

NODOA is a decorative Latin typeface inspired by traditional Chinese knotting craftsmanship. Designed by Eikou Zhang, it is based on the Cloverleaf knot as the core unit, presented in both handmade physical and 2D digital formats. Through contemporary graphic design practice, the typeface offers a fresh perspective on appreciating and understanding traditional handcraft.

The project originated from an exploration of Chinese knotting, combining hands-on practice with research into its dissemination and reinterpretation in contemporary contexts. These discussions often remain tied to fields like fashion or installation art. As a practitioner in graphic design, Zhang wanted to contribute ideas rooted in this discipline. By studying knotting techniques, he identified the cloverleaf knot—one of the fundamental knots in Chinese knotting—as a highly flexible and structurally adaptable unit, aligning naturally with the logic of modular type design. Using the Latin alphabet as a foundation establishes an accessible bridge of understanding for global audiences.

Yearbook of Lettering #2

Posted on by Jacob Tessmann

Building on the success of its acclaimed predecessor, Yearbook of Lettering #2 brings the global lettering scene to life like never before. From elegant calligraphy and expressive hand lettering to bold graffiti, street art, and dynamic 3D-lettering, this volume celebrates the creativity, diversity, and energy shaping contemporary lettering today.

The book is organized into clearly defined sections to showcase the full spectrum of contemporary lettering:

Ambassadors—in-depth interviews and works from leading figures such as “Tyrsa” Alexis Taïeb, Ying Chang, Ken Barber, Ruben Malayan, Tina Touli, Carmi Grau, Abdelrahman Barakat, and Dave Towers.

Artists—90 outstanding artists from 31 countries, with generous space for their work spanning calligraphy, hand lettering, graffiti, street art, and 3D-lettering.

Findings—216 selected works from Instagram, compactly presented to highlight the incredible diversity of today’s lettering community.

Index—comprehensive artist information from A to Z, including bios, style descriptions, materials used, and contact details.

Yearbook of Lettering #2 is both an inspirational showcase and a practical guide for designers, agencies, and lettering enthusiasts worldwide. Explore the stories, techniques, and personalities that make contemporary lettering such a dynamic and ever-evolving field.

 

Yearbook of Lettering #2
Publisher: Slanted Publishers
Publishing Direction: Lars Harmsen, Julia Kahl
Design: Lars Harmsen (CD), Linus Haug (AD)
Managing Editor: Linus Haug
Graphic Design & Editing: Juliane Lipp, Samira Niedermayer
Cover Artwork & Chapter Pages: “Xesta” Hugo Moura
Release: November 2025
Format: 16 × 24 cm
Volume: 272 pages
Language: English
Printing: full-colour offset-printing by NINO Druck
Workmanship: Stiff brochure with thread-stitching by Buchbinderei Spinner
Paper: Munken Print White 1.5, 100 g/sm (inside), SURBALIN seda 115 g/sm (endpaper), PEYDUR neuleinen 135 g/sm (cover)
ISBN: 978-3-948440-92-3
Price: € 38.– (DE)

BUY HERE! 

International Assembly

Posted on by intlintl

The International Assembly is an unmissable design and creative festival, kicking off with our all-day creative conference. Join International Assembly for a day of inspiration with some of the most exciting thinkers and makers in graphic design, branding, coding, animation, art, advertising and beyond.

On the conference day exciting speakers take the stage such as Emily Oberman from Pentagram, the iconic M/M (Paris)—celebrated for their boundary-pushing collaborations with artists like Björk and Madonna—London design studio OK-RM, Annie Atkins, the designer behind many of Wes Anderson’s graphic worlds, and Studio Yukiko from Berlin, among many more.

This years conference will take place in Glasgow’s Royal Concert Hall in their main auditorium. Connected to the auditorium is an all-day bar and festival marketplace where visitors can explore pop-up stores, connect with partners and socialise. Beyond the one-day conference, the festival unfolds through workshops and conversations: from explorations in type design, poster making, and 3D sculpture to open discussions such as “Are we doomed as designers?” and “Nitty Gritty: What the fuck is going on in the Scottish Design Industry.” The program also includes portfolio reviews by Warriors Studio, and an International Poster Exhibition, and, in true local spirit, a festival ceilidh to close the day.

The Best German Book Design 2025

Posted on by Jacob Tessmann

For almost 60 years, Stiftung Buchkunst has awarded an annual prize to the 25 most beautiful German books, selected by independent juries through a multi-stage process. The accompanying catalog itself is just as outstandingly designed and meticulously crafted as the 25 titles it presents. Designed by Studio Tillack Knöll in collaboration with artist Ann-Kathrin Müller, The Best German Book Design 2025 is dedicated to the theme of archives

The 430-page publication gathers the books honored by the Stiftung Buchkunst and frames them within a broader visual and conceptual narrative. The photographs explore scenes and atmospheres within the German National Libraries in Frankfurt and Leipzig—spaces where books are viewed, studied, and preserved. The result is a visual meditation on the act of archiving, linking the physical presence of books with their long-term memory.

Explore at Stiftung Buchkunst and order this beautifully crafted catalog at your favorite local bookstore. ISBN: 978-3-98221084-1

© Photos: Sven Tillack / Studio Tillack Knöll

Release Party & Open House

Posted on by Jacob Tessmann

We are once again opening our doors and inviting you at the end of November to celebrate our latest magazine release; Slanted Magazine #46–Cairo with us. The evening will feature a talk and a special film screening that take you behind the scenes of our team’s journey to Cairo—A glimpse into the people, places, and stories that shaped this issue. You can look forward to good drinks, music, and delicious food by EATHAPPY in a cozy atmosphere, creating the perfect setting to unwind and connect.

Take the opportunity to browse our shelves, explore fresh releases, and discover limitied and sold-out editions available only at the event. It’s also a great chance to meet the Slanted team in person and mingle with fellow creatives from the community. We can’t wait to welcome you!

Come by, dive into Cairo’s vibrant creative scene, and celebrate with us!
We can’t wait to see you.

Jacob, Julia, Julia, Lars, Klementyna, Samira

Release Party & Open House at Slanted Publishers

Date: Friday, November 21, 2025
Time: 16:00–21:00
Where: Nördliche Uferstraße 4–6, 76189 Karlsruhe, Germany

Slanted Pre-Christmas Sale

Posted on by Jacob Tessmann

As we make space in our warehouse for exciting new releases to come, we’re offering you something special: the Slanted Pre-Christmas Sale starts today and runs until November 9th—your perfect opportunity to find thoughtful, design-forward gifts for the holiday season.

Discover rare books, prints, and collectibles starting at only €5, but hurry—everything is limited and first come, first served! Shop now to make sure your treasures arrive in time for Christmas and enjoy one-of-a-kind finds you won’t see again.

Check out the full list here and find your favorite piece:
→  slanted.de/sale

Happy browsing!

MONSTERS

Posted on by ASIT9

It took 37 years to experience this journey — and it was everything I expected and more. New York City is a monstrous place: from its sheer size and towering skyscrapers to its diverse, cool, and sometimes chaotic community. It’s a place where everything feels possible, yet an apocalyptic downfall always seems just around the corner.

I truly hope you’ll enjoy my visual impressions from this first-ever New York experience — a place that, somehow, felt like home. MONSTERS is available on thegreatcreativeshark.com, at Supalife Kiosk in Berlin, Walther-König-MQ in Vienna, and at Leporello Books in Rome. And others yet to be defined.

Editors and Publisher: Dominik Schubert
Release: September 2025
Volume: 48 p.
Format: 29.7 × 21 cm
Language: English
Printed on recycled paper in Austria
Limitation: 60
Price: 30 Euro

Arabic Scripts: Limited Hoodie + Slanted Magazine #46—Cairo

Posted on by Jacob Tessmann

On the occasion of the release of Slanted Magazine #46—Cairo, we teamed up with fashion brand Reell and artist Negmedine Khaled to create a unique high-quality hoodie with a white silkscreen print presenting the beauty of the Arabic scripts. It is limited to only 100 pieces and is a real statement piece.

About the artist
Negmedine Khaled, born in 1996, is an accomplished Arab artist specializing in Arabic calligraphy. His exceptional talent in this art form stems from his deep passion and dedication to self-learning. From a young age, Negmedine showed a special interest in Arabic calligraphy, dedicating significant time to developing his skills independently, without formal academic training. Despite graduating from the Faculty of Commerce, his passion for calligraphy led him to make the bold decision to devote himself entirely to becoming a professional calligrapher—a pursuit that has become both his creative sanctuary and primary source of inspiration.

Slanted × Reell—A perfect fit!
Reell, a German-Dutch streetwear label, founded in 1997 with a simple idea, functional, well-designed pants—Reell has grown into a pan-European brand on a mission to innovate, deeply rooted in urban lifestyles. Far beyond being just a pants specialist, our backbone remains high-quality products at an honest price.

Green Village Factory,  Solar Powered, Future-Focused
Sustainability isn’t a trend, it’s the foundation of how Reell works. Their tops are crafted at the Green Village Factory in northern Pakistan, a facility they built from the ground up to combine ethical production with environmental responsibility.
• 90% solar-powered, keeping the footprint low.
• Fair labor practices, workers live with their families, not in cramped city rentals.
• Built to last—every piece crafted for quality and longevity.

The hoodie is available in a unisex size of S–XL. To find the right size, please check Reell’s size chart online, the return is excluded for this product.

BUY HERE!

About Slanted Magazine #46—Cairo
Autumn/Winter 2025/26
Slanted Magazine #46—Cairo is a visual journey into the vibrant heart of Egypt’s creative scene. The dynamic design culture of Cairo—and beyond—reveals just how diverse, innovative, and powerful creative voices in Egypt are today. From graphic design, typography, and visual communication to architecture and product design, Slanted #46 showcases outstanding projects that are shaping the cultural present and future of the region. Whether through progressive branding concepts, experimental approaches, or striking visual storytelling, this issue reflects the powerful creative energy flowing through Egypt. Slanted gives space to designers, illustrators, and artists from Cairo, other Egyptian cities, and abroad—highlighting their work and personal statements. Indepth essays and articles on cultural, social, and creative topics related to Cairo and Egypt round out the issue.

On our trip to Cairo, we conducted numerous interviews with people from the creative industries, which have been edited into the short film Cairo Unscripted—Exploring Cairo’s Past, Present, and Creative Future by design studio Ntsal. It is available for free on ↗ slanted.de/cairo

Frankfurter Buchmesse 2025

Posted on by Jacob Tessmann

Last week, we returned to the Frankfurter Buchmesse, the largest annual migration point for everyone orbiting around books, design and publishing. Even after so many visits, the halls continue to offer endless inspiration and lively conversations, as well as the chance to reconnect with the international publishing community.

Around the aisles, we found plenty of familiar people and publications. But especially thrilling was the booth by IDEA Books, where our newest releases were on display: Slanted Magazine #46 – Cairo, The World’s Best Typography, Typography 46 by the Type Director Club, VOID.Reflections by Void, Alphabetical Playground by Nigel Cottier, and Imagine — Embracing Chaos and Possibility in a Planetary Emergency by Laura Francois, Natalie Seisser, Viola Dessin, and Lars Harmsen. Seeing them together and noticing the attention they drew from design lovers and independent publishers was a highlight of the day.

Nearby, Verlag Hermann Schmidt brought in the crowds with our bold and colourful Typodarium 2026 (now available for order), while Seltmann Publishers showcased our ever-popular Photodarium, a classic that continues to thrill visitors year after year.

The Philippines, this year’s Guest of Honour, brought a subtle yet powerful presence to the fair. Their pavilion, carefully curated and thoughtfully designed, offered a quiet counterpoint to the flurry of licence trading and product launches elsewhere.

Later, we visited Reflex Paper, where our publication Support Independent Type II was on display. Exploring their range of special papers, including the transparent Ibo sheets that we have featured before, was inspiring and gave us ideas for future projects.

Outside, between the halls, preparations for Frankfurt’s 2026 World Design Capital year were already visible, with an area dedicated to the programme focusing on design as a driver of social change. We had the opportunity to browse the accompanying book, as well as visit interactive stations and view a showcase of posters from past events.

One of the day’s highlights was meeting exhibitors from South Korea, including Ahn Graphics, a publishing house that blends design tradition with fresh ideas, and Hanji House, the Korean Craft & Design Foundation. With our future Slanted Magazine issue on Seoul, these encounters felt perfectly timed and almost surreal. Nearly everyone we spoke to from South Korea was already a long-time Slanted reader, a reminder of how far our magazines travel.

Finally, we ended the day at the Stiftung Buchkunst exhibition, browsing this year’s award-winning titles from Germany and abroad. We also caught a glimpse of their annual book showcasing of all the selected works from this year’s selection. 

One day at the fair is never enough, but we left feeling inspired, with our minds buzzing with ideas, and already looking forward to next year.

Slanted Magazine #46—Cairo

Posted on by Jacob Tessmann

Slanted Magazine #46—Cairo is a visual journey into the vibrant heart of Egypt’s creative scene. The dynamic design culture of Cairo—and beyond—reveals just how diverse, innovative, and powerful creative voices in Egypt are today.

From graphic design, typography, and visual communication to architecture and product design, Slanted #46 showcases outstanding projects that are shaping the cultural present and future of the region. Whether through progressive branding concepts, experimental approaches, or striking visual storytelling, this issue reflects the powerful creative energy flowing through Egypt. Slanted gives space to designers, illustrators, and artists from Cairo, other Egyptian cities, and abroad—highlighting their work and personal statements. In-depth essays and articles on cultural, social, and creative topics related to Cairo and Egypt round out the issue.

Slanted Magazine #46—Cairo is a compelling portrait of a design scene in motion—bold, diverse, and brimming with fresh perspectives. On our trip to Cairo, we conducted numerous interviews with people from the creative industries, which have been edited into the short film Cairo Unscripted—Exploring Cairo’s Past, Present, and Creative Future by design studio Ntsal. It is available for free on ↗ slanted.de/cairo

To mark the release of Slanted Magazine #46—Cairo, we’re launching a special edition with five stunning photo prints by Markus Lange, as well as a striking hoodie collaboration with Reell and Negmedine Khaled—subscribe to Slanted and keep the creative journey going.

Slanted Magazine #46—Cairo

Publisher: Slanted Publishers
Editors: Slanted Publishers, Luna Şenyurt, Markus Lange
Design: Slanted Publishers, Lars Harmsen (CD), Juliane Lipp, Luna Şenyurt
Release: October 2025
Format: 16 × 24 cm
Volume: 224 pages
Language: English
Printing: offset printing and hot-foil embossing by Stober Medien, spot colors by HKS
Paper: Nature-Board® (cover), arto®satin and joly®colors (content) by OVOL
Bookbinding: Swiss brochure with flaps, open thread stitching with black thread by Buchbinderei Spinner
Cairo Film: Ntsal
ISBN: 978-3-948440-91-6
ISSN: 1867-6510
Price: €22.–

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ADC Digital Conference

Posted on by Jacob Tessmann

On November 10, the ADC Digital Conference returns to the Kunstpalast Düsseldorf. Since its debut in 2022, the one-day event has become a key platform for digital creativity, bringing together designers, technologists, and brand strategists.

This year’s edition connects design, technology, and culture across two stages. Speakers include Simon Dixon and Aporva Baxi (DixonBaxi, London) on brand design in the digital age, Lauren Hartstone (Sibling Rivalry, New York) on moving identities, and Laura Jordan-Bambach (Uncharted, London) on the future of digital agency models. Further contributions come from Builders Club, Vincent Schwenk, flora&faunavisions, and others exploring new forms of visual storytelling, AI-driven processes, and immersive experiences.

“A community has formed around the conference that shapes the creative landscape and anticipates topics before they reach the mainstream,” says Burkhard Müller, ADC board member and CDO at Mutabor.

The ADC Digital Conference takes place on November 10th, 2025, at Kunstpalast Düsseldorf. Tickets are available here, with reduced rates for students.

When?
November 10th, 2025

Where?
Kunstpalast Düsseldorf,
Ehrenhof 4-5,
40479 Düsseldorf
Germany

Punk Palast

Posted on by Jacob Tessmann

On September 4, Ukrainian artist Sergey Bratkov presented his open-air exhibition Punk Palast in Charlottenburg, Berlin, organized by Dr. Schreyger’s Kunstpalast. The project transformed building facades into a temporary stage for unfiltered statements.

Bratkov’s work often reflects social contradictions with a direct voice. Known primarily for his photographic series, he moves freely between media, using photography, painting, and text as parallel forms of expression. In 2024, his solo exhibition at the Magdeburg Museum focused on text-based works about the war in Ukraine, highlighting his interest in typography as an artistic tool.

The idea of “punk” in this context refers less to a musical genre and more to an attitude — independence, immediacy, and resistance to convention. All pieces in Punk Palast are hand-painted, each carrying the trace of the artist’s gesture. At the opening, punk cover versions played in the background, creating a connection between image, sound, and statement.

A short manifesto accompanied the show, emphasizing the artist’s belief that art should name things directly and truthfully. Visitors described Bratkov’s works as both personal and collective, marked by a sense of honesty that feels rare and necessary today.

© Pictures by Sergey Bratkov and Tetiana Tytova

Kevin Rooi for Eastpak: Built to Resist

Posted on by Jacob Tessmann

To mark the launch of Eastpak’s first hard-shell suitcase, the Resist’r Case, the brand collaborated with Omek, a platform supporting professionals from the African diaspora and Amsterdam-based artist Kevin Rooi. Known for his award-winning typographic work, Rooi created five exclusive designs for the small black Resist’r Case.

Kevin Rooi is a graphic designer and passionate lettering artist, widely known as “The Type Guy” in the Netherlands. Originally from Curaçao and Aruba, his work celebrates Caribbean heritage through bold typography and storytelling. He has gained recognition for his signature calligraphy suits and the sold-out collaboration with Eastpak. Drawing inspiration from the cultural richness of Papiamento, Kevin’s art bridges identities and highlights unity through diversity. Through typographic art, he champions the power of words and language.

Eastpak’s “Built to Resist” concept emphasizes durability and resilience while also promoting self-expression through bold, individual style. Each design represents a different aspect — from the abstract and wacky, to the rough and expressive. The limited-edition Resist’r Cases were released October, 2024, and sold out within weeks. To celebrate the launch, Rooi was invited to do a live drawing at Eastpak’s event for the new suitcase collection.

Rooi’s collaboration with Eastpak reflects his ongoing exploration of typography and identity as expressions of strength and creativity. His work will also be featured in the Yearbook of Lettering #2, soon to be released and now available for preorder.

© Photography by Webster Mugavazi

Alphabetica: Entering Otherworlds

Posted on by Akiem Helmling

One-day symposium of visions, signs and unseen worlds. Organised in conjunction with the exhibitions Writing Systems of the Otherworld (Alphabetum XV). Presented by West Den Haag in collaboration with the Institut Designlabor Gutenberg (Hochschule Mainz, DE), Atelier National de Recherche Typographique (Nancy, FR) and the Endangered Alphabets Project (Tim Brookes, USA).

Talks and presentations: 10:00 — 18:00
Dinner, drinks & music: 18:00 — 21:00

Speakers and contributors: So-Hyun Bae, Tim Brookes, Hansje van Halem, Anusha Hossain, Franco Jonas, Sarojini Lewis, Marian Markelo, Nunzio Mazzaferro, Marianne Mispelaëre, Page Not Found, Ariq Syauqi, Emma Wiersma & Louwrien Wijers. Moderated by Carina Fernandez.

Alphabetica: Entering Otherworlds
Sunday, 26.10.2025, 09:30 — 21:00
West Den Haag (Lange Voorhout 102, former American embassy)
Entry: €10 — €20

Info & tickets

 

Druck und Design Conference

Posted on by Samira Niedermayer

Last week, on October 7th, around 300 creatives gathered at the Macherei in Munich for the Druck und Design Conference, organized by Grafikmagazin and the Bavarian Printing and Media Association (VDMB). The day started relaxed with coffee and tea, giving attendees a chance to connect.

The morning opened with a welcome from Christian Meier (Grafikmagazin) and Holger Busch (VDMB), highlighting print as a medium of trust and identity in a digital, AI-driven world. Philipp Brune (Strichpunkt Design) spoke about brand identity in the age of AI, followed by Magnus Gebauer (MedienNetzwerk Bayern) on societal shifts and the continuing advantages of print. Prof. Sabine Cole presented Der KOALITIONSVERTRAG als Magazin*, showing how high-quality print can make politics tangible, bridge the gap to citizens, and strengthen trust and democratic values.

The full program included short breaks to explore the lively exhibition area, where attendees connected with exhibitors such as Berberich Papier, Gmund, Kurz, Ovol, Antalis, Fedrigoni Special Papers, Forum Druckveredelung, Fujifilm, F&W Druck & Mediencenter, IGEPA group, THE PAPER FAMILY, WE.LOVE.PRINT, Arctic Paper, Lenzing Papier, KONICA MINOLTA, Butz & Bürker, multi-druck, and RUDOLPH DRUCK. The stands offered inspiring encounters, paper innovations, and creative print finishing ideas to take home.

Before lunch came the “challenge of the day”: planning the afternoon. Out of five talks, participants could choose three based on their interests by dropping their names into the boxes for each session and noting which rooms they’d picked.

The afternoon workpanels offered practical insights into print and design collaborations: Marco Bölling (Bölling GmbH & Co. KG) on creating memorable experiences with fine paper and classic techniques; Kerstin Denzler (effektiv Druck+Veredelung) & Lars Schrodberger (Tabula Rasa) on merging strategic branding with high-quality production to build tangible trust; Thorsten Kinnen (WE.LOVE.PRINT/Konica Minolta) emphasized making print tangible, especially for young audiences, showing its value and attitude, while noting that AI is everywhere, with groundbreaking updates almost daily, and the design industry can still learn a lot from what print has long offered; Petra Wöhrmann provided insight into her work in analog lettering, especially in the luxury and fashion sectors, presenting it as a deliberate counterpoint to digital uniformity; and Denis Widmann on creating and communicating brands that are not only seen but also felt, emphasizing tactile experiences and transparency in the creative process.

The day closed with Maren Martchenko, who stepped in at short notice. In her talk Design ist mehr als schnell mal schön, also the title of her book, she called on everyone involved in the creative process to rethink their role and move from service provider to shaping advisor.

With full minds and bags full of paper samples, print innovations, and inspiration, the day came to an end. Despite the packed schedule, the conference highlighted print’s tangible value, its authenticity, and the creative possibilities it offers in a digital world. We’re already looking forward to the next edition in two years!

© Pictures by Burke Akademie & Samira Niedermayer

Poster Scene Lucerne

Posted on by Plakatsammlung Basel SfG

Lucerne has built up a reputation as a poster city over the last 20 years. The exhibition shows posters by graphic artists in the context of non-commercial venues.

The exhibition Poster Scene Lucerne shows how Lucerne has made a name for itself as a poster city beyond the country’s borders over the last 20 years. The quality, diversity and freshness of the posters have been recognized many times at festivals and in competitions. Not least thanks to the graphic designer Erich Brechbühl, a culture of creative exchange and cooperation has developed that is characteristic of Lucerne’s poster scene. Accordingly, the exhibition focuses on works by graphic artists from the Treibhaus, Südpol and Neubad venues, as well as the Weltformat Festival.

Curation: Rhea Rieben
Scenography: Nela Weber, Pia Hönger
Exhibition graphics: Tristesse
Poster collection SfG Basel: Philipp Messner, Christoph Grüning, Angie Ruefer, Marcel Bitter
Exhibition poster: Collective work Erich Brechbühl, Isabelle Mauchle and Felix Pfäffli

With posters by:
Amadeus Waltenspühl, Annik Troxler, Barbara Galizia, BÜRO ZWOI, C2F, Carla Crameri, Elia Salvisberg, Erich Brechbühl, Felix Pfäffli, Gina Burri, Isabelle Mauchle, It’s Raining Elephants, Johnson/Kingston, Leonie Felber, Line Rime, Megi Zumstein, Paula Troxler, Peng Peng, Sam Steiner, Studio Lametta, Vera Mattmann

Plakatsammlung Basel SfG
Ausstellungsraum
Freilager-Platz 5
CH – 4142 Münchenstein

October 16th–November 1st 2025
Thursday to Saturday 1 p.m.–5 p.m.
Free Entry

Further information here.

The World’s Best Typography, Typography 46

Posted on by Julia Kahl

The World’s Best Typography, Typography 46 brings together the work of the winners of the latest TDC competition for typographic excellence from around the globe in communication design, lettering, and typeface design. For the past seventy years, the Type Directors Club has encouraged the design community to achieve excellence in typography through annual competitions. This high-quality volume showcases the award-winning selection while redefining the boundaries of visual communication.

Curated by the Type Directors Club, this year’s selection features outstanding projects from 33 countries—including Germany, Japan, Georgia, Israel, New Zealand, Peru, Thailand, Ukraine, the United States, and many more. The result is a compelling display of creativity and global diversity in contemporary typography.

In the Judges’ Choices section, each juror highlights their favorite entry, accompanied by personal commentary and insightful statements from the designers—offering readers a deeper look into the passion and process behind the work.

The Young Ones TDC winners provide an exciting glimpse into the future of typography with their bold ideas and fresh energy, they inspire and challenge the status quo.

A carefully compiled index of the main typefaces used—complete with the names of their designers—makes this book not only a visual delight but also a valuable reference tool.

The World’s Best Typography, Typography 46 is more than just a design annual—it’s a tribute to the power of type, the craft of design, and the global community that continues to shape and advance both.

The World’s Best Typography, Typography 46
Publisher: Slanted Publishers
Editor: Type Directors Club; Griffin McCabe, Joe Newton, Carol Wahler
Design: Slanted Publishers; Lars Harmsen (CD), Pola Małaczewska, Marian Misiak (CD)
Publishing Direction: Lars Harmsen, Julia Kahl
Final Artwork: Julia Kahl
Release: October 2025
Format: 21 × 28.5 cm
Volume: 288 pages
Language: English
Workmanship: Softcover with open thread-stitching, offset printing
Printer: NINO Druck, Germany
Bookbinding: Buchbinderei Spinner, Germany
Paper: high-quality, fine papers by FEDRIGONI PAPER
Typefaces: Heneczek Pro, Radius, Extract Semislab by Threedotstype
ISBN: 978-3-948440-98-5
Price (DE): € 69.–

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Making Of Slanted Magazine #46—Cairo

Posted on by Jacob Tessmann

Slanted Magazine #46—Cairo is currently in production—a visual journey into the vibrant heart of Egypt’s contemporary design scene! The issue dives deep into the country’s creative pulse, revealing just how diverse, innovative, and powerful Egypt’s design voices are today.

Radiant sandy hues and bright pink accents, classic yet modern pyramid motifs, and hot foil embossing set the tone for this edition—celebrating the energy and warmth of Cairo.

The papers for this issue are kindly provided by OVOL: the brilliant white arto®satin ensures perfect image reproduction, while Nature-Board® (for the cover) and joly@colors in yellow echo the desert tones and the blazing Egyptian sun. A touch of HKS brown adds depth and harmony—looking stunning on the yellow paper.

Printed in CMYK and spot colors by Stober Medien, and finished with open thread-stitching in black by Buchbinderei Spinner, this issue embodies craftsmanship and attention to detail in every page.

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Otta, a new multi-script typeface

Posted on by loche

As a sensitive counter-response to the advance of AI in all fields, Otta aims to vibrate on a profoundly human frequency. Its gentle, organic tone seeks a return to the human sense, to the delicacy of the artisanal and the handmade. Otta has been carefully drawn under a criterion of rhythm that aims to synthesize both calligraphic and typographic forms suitable for continuous reading. Like other typefaces in the PampaType library, Otta is also the result of an exploration of horizontal contrast in type design, this time following the example of scripts that use it as part of their tradition, such as Arabic and Greek.

Otta is an ambitious multi-script family, it was specifically designed by Francisco to compose his own book on typography “Hacer y Componer” (‘Making and Composing’) — a must-read for type lovers, in which he needed to combine on a single page various scripts in a harmonious way. This first edition of Otta includes complete Arabic, extended Cyrillic (with Bulgarian, Macedonian, Serbian, Ukrainian), complete modern & ancient Greek (with archaic letters, Coptic, Nubian), and Latin pan-Unicode (with IPA–International Phonetic Alphabet, PanAfrican, Pinyin, Vietnamese), emojis and more.

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Otta, a new multi-script typeface

Foundry: PampaType
Designer: Francisco Gálvez Pizarro
Release: September 2025
File formats: OTF, TTF, WOFF, WOFF2
10 text styles: Light/Book/Regular/Bold/Black + Italics
4 display styles: DisplayBold/DisplayBlack + Italics
Prices:
Latin single font: $ 60 / Latin complete family: $ 480
PanEuro single font: $ 80 / PanEuro complete family: $ 640
Arabic single font: $80 / Arabic complete family: $400