Slanted in Amsterdam: thonik

Setting off on a thrilling expedition into Amsterdam’s design realm, the Slanted team dived into the heart of the Dutch capital, exploring its artistic riches in our 41st magazine. Our pursuit of inspiration guided us to visit the design studio thonik. Stepping into their studio, we immersed ourselves in a dialog with with Nikki Gonnissen and Thomas Widdershoven about their multidisciplinary way of working and their approach to projects.

thonik is a multidisciplinary design studio based in Amsterdam, focused on change. They operate globally, with major projects in Europe and Asia. Working with like-minded and often long-term partners thonik aims for social, cultural, and political impact. They adhere to a digital-first design strategy. Often the moving image serves as the starting point for graphic, digital and spatial design.

More about thonik can be found in the Slanted Magazine #41—Amsterdam. Additionally we shot a video interview with Nikki Gonnissen and Thomas Widdershoven, talking about their point of view on art and opinions about the future. Take a look at the Amsterdam issue and the video platform for diverse opinions, impressions, inspiration, and motivation.

Images: © thonik / Slanted Publishers

“Veselo”

«Veselo» (from Ukr. «весело» – merrily, gaily, joyfully) – self-reflection/self-ironic series
of work, that I did at my worst, that shows that worst.
You scream when you’re frustrated and you also scream when you’re amazed, you scream when you’re angry and you scream when you’re happy. But whatever you name it, it’s always obvious what emotion it is now.

Mriya

Mriya (Mriya) is a Ukrainian font that combines dreaminess and cosmic motifs, and also embodies the spirit of sophistication and confidence. The font concept is based on a personal, visual image of the stars. He inspires to realize dreams, expand boundaries and achieve the impossible. The font reflects the magic and wonders of the cosmos, emphasizing the Ukrainian spirit of creativity and irresistible force.

BUNNY-UA

This is my NFT collection (15 illustrations), a symbolic hero that I created to help Ukraine in the fight against russіаn aggression.
The collection BUNNY-UA is the personification of courage, love of freedom, and kindness of the Ukrainian people.
Ukrainians are a nation of the unconquered who are free to create their future.
Bright and creative BUNNY – a symbol of year. The year of victory of free and full of thirst for life people!
Glory to Ukraine!

Letters from Home

Many attempts were made to “erase” our culture during Ukraine’s history. So this project was created to tell about the traditions and inspiring culture of the country. Including musical instruments from the Carpathian Mountains to the history of language that Ukrainians call “Solovyina” (“Nightingale Language”)

Living the War

The first volume of Living the War magazine explores Russia–Ukraine war through the experience of the civilian inhabitants of Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital during the Russiaʼs attempt to capture it. Each of the five chapters focused on specific periods, starting with a threat of the war in January, and ending with a transition to a new phase of war in October 2022. The volume combines 12 eyewitness accounts and photo evidence from 8 photographers and artists. Published by Volodymyr Kadygrob.