The promotion is largely stimulated by the creation of a recognizable visual. Therefore, it was important to create a concise and intuitive image to denote regular donations. This is how this sign came about – a combination of the silhouette of a drop of blood and a closed arrow of repetition.
Art Donation – Hit this rock
Persistent application of even small efforts often leads to incredible results. “Quiet waters run deep” teaches folk wisdom. So how deep can run donor’s blood? Surely, it can break an immeasurable and immeasurable granite rock (just like in the famous Ukrainian poet Ivan Franko’s poem) of human impotence in the face of diseases and injuries. And each new drop of blood is a blow to this powerlessness, another crack in the rock.
Freedom or Death
In the war against russia, Ukrainians predicted defeat in three days. But the thirst for freedom turned out to be stronger than the fear of death. We’ve been fighting for months now, but it can’t last forever. Now the chances are not equal, and only heavy weapons can give Ukrainians a chance for life and freedom.
Words can’t save
Diplomacy isn’t working anymore. War is not our choice but our duty. If you want to help – #ArmUkraineNow
Food Wastage Poster
Food Wastage Poster aims to ignite a sense of responsibility and urgency in viewers. By understanding the issue, taking action in their daily lives, and advocating for change, individuals can be part of the solution to this global crisis. Together, we can reduce food waste, alleviate hunger, and protect our planet.
Baroque_Retraced
Baroque_Retraced is a conceptual masterplan proposal where the irregularity in the placement of the structures came from manipulating the distinctive vernacular grid of Viennese landscape designs of the Baroque period.
Post-processing the dataset of existing parks through Al-based Neural Networks resulted in a distorted sequence of abstract, yet slightly representing familiar Baroque language compositions is superimposed onto the urban layout of the site.
Forward Festival Berlin 2023—Recap
In mid-September, the Forward Festival Berlin 2023 unfolded, and the Slanted team was thrilled to be part of this exciting event. From September 14th to the 16th, we immersed ourselves in two days at the Haus der Kulturen der Welt, meeting over 2,000 creative professionals from all corners of the world.
At the festival, we proudly showcased our publications alongside fellow exhibitors, engaging with an enthusiastic audience deeply rooted in the creative industry. Guided by the festival’s motto of “Connect, Create, Collaborate,” the event continued its tradition of uniting the creative community in Berlin for the third consecutive year.
The festival offered a diverse array of instructive workshops and captivating lectures, all happening concurrently at three different locations. Moderated by Davide Bortot and Andy Kassier, more than 40 speakers presented themselves and their work, offering insights into their creative processes. Highlight moments came from a wide range of international speakers: Esra Gülmen, Malika Favre, SNASK, and many others captivated the audience with their presentations. Valuable insights were shared by type designers like Dinamo, the motion studio New Format, collage designer Simone Cihlar, and fashion CGI artist Nina Doll. 3D artists Looping Lovers, Dinamo and BNAG as well as the formation COEVAL and many more showcased their works in the Expo Area. The Tutorial Stage provided a practical program with opportunities to expand one’s skills in areas such as AI coding, stop-motion, and content strategy.
Beside this we also had the privilege of engaging in captivating conversations, reconnecting with old acquaintances, and forging new connections. Additionally, the evenings were marked by delightful programs brimming with dancing and merriment.
Two days immersed in boundless creativity along the banks of the Spree River, within the inspiring ambiance of the reopened Haus der Kulturen der Welt—truly an unforgettable experience. We are very much excited about the Forward Festival 2024—a date will be announced soon.
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Ukrainian Chthonic Tarot
The project consists of 78 Tarot cards, which are animated and move in AR. The deck is filled with images of Ukrainian culture, magic, cemeteries, mythology and the afterlife. The designer have started creating the deck several years ago, when she was diagnosed with clinical depression, and have continued her work during the Russo-Ukrainian war. This work became a kind of art therapy.
Flower of Despair
Reading through articles and photos from Bucha for days has been shocking due to the brutal nature of the events. What is the point of art if it cannot rescue a life? What is the significance of an artist’s words against the destructive power of artillery and the wily wiping out of all life forms? This raises new queries: Is it wise to keep working? What is the significance of an artist’s words against the destructive power of artillery and the wily wiping out of all life forms?
zone of discomfort
Step out of your comfort zone” is something we’ve all heard quite frequently. It’s often seen as a challenging and intimidating task, yet many folks believe it holds great value. But what happens when you unexpectedly land in the “zone of discomfort”? This piece is a reflection and contemplation on the idea of navigating beyond the discomfort zone. It’s a reflection that was written down on paper and later transferred to the world of digital
Alphabettes header
Lettering created for Alphabettes header (alphabettes.org) in Ukrainian and inspired by the lettering from the 1954 book cover created by Mykhailo Dmytrenko.
BigBig Identity
BigBig is a Ukrainian consulting agency. It has two co-founders who have combined their experience to help Ukrainian companies grow and scale businesses.
I’ve created a bespoke logo with custom letters on the left and modified letters based on the font on the right, came up with a slogan, created a custom typeface with one finger on the touchpad, and came up with funny and situative copywriting for brand communication.
To Be or Not to Be Alive
The series of posters was created to support endangered species of animals in Ukraine. Due to war, pollution of the environment, some species of animals are one step closer to extinction. The question that Hamlet asked himself is transformed into a question for each of us. Will we give these animals a chance to live or not? I used a marker to draw the animals, I got a copy of the images on the opposite side of the paper, a disappearing image, an imprint from the marker.
Volunteer Movement
A typographic poster in honor of the Ukrainian volunteer movement, which began to actively develop after the first Russian invasion in 2014 and gained momentum from February 24, 2022. The volunteer movement is an example of how the country can unite in the struggle for democracy and freedom of the nation.
Blackout 2022-2023
КІНО1928 typeface
The people of Ukraine are focused on fighting back and resisting the aggressor. But we also focus on rebuilding and reviving what had been destroyed either during current war, but also during the terror times of soviet union, which we were a colony of. Kino typeface is an attempt to bring the attention back to Ukrainian modernism which is the root of all the eastern modernism that the world wrongly labeled “russian modernism”.
creative journal
The gist of this project, basically is that it serves to me as a creative diary, a textbook where I could structurize my creative reflections on… anything. Sometime later, when I’m 300 years old and this diary is much thicker I will print it and treat it as my memoir. Its not as big yet, but steadily growing. There are more spreads I can provide.
Gardens of Eden
The animation was created from an Picture- Oil Painting on Wood.
Heute ist besser
The world is better than it thinks.
Just because bad news attracts more attention doesn’t mean the world is getting worse. In his latest project, international creative star Stefan Sagmeister explores the question of whether everything really was better in the past …
He researches facts about the state of the world in the past and today—numbers that encourage!—and transforms them into meaningful infographics. He buys oil paintings from supposedly better times and turns them into “data carriers” for his diagrams with a scalpel and skilled craftsmanship. This is how good news becomes works of art.
Stefan Sagmeister has mastered the art of vizualising the good in the world. With Heute ist besser, he delivers a book full of courage and confidence. In it, he documents his work, shares his thoughts and experiences with readers, and spreads dedicated optimism.
Make room for the beautiful and the good! In your thoughts and on your bookshelf: this book can be a first step!
Heute ist besser
Publisher: Verlag Hermann Schmidt
Volume: 240 pages with 300 color illustrations
Workmanship: Thread-stitched, eight-page folding brochure with free spine and three-page silver leaf cutting in slipcase
Format in cm (w × h × d): 24 × 17
ISBN: 978-3-87439-925-8
The lost worlds
The region’s landscapes and sunsets, which delight Juliana on a daily basis, have become a source of inspiration for her, giving her paintings even more vivid colors.All the presented works are real paintings on canvases, painted with pastels and acryliс.
Sequence
Things in sequence, or regular order, are arranged sequentially. Most novels and films move sequentially, but some use techniques such as flashbacks that interrupt the movement forward in time. This work is about this break in time, when you catch a moment of happiness no matter what.
Nuclear Terror
At the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, russian forces occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, the biggest NPP in Europe, they established bases and defensive positions next to the reactor units and threatened the whole world with a nuclear catastrophe.
Stolen cucumbers
This illustration was done when Kherson was under occupation and russians were selling our fruits and vegetables in occupied Kherson and some other russian regions for low price. The can only loot, steal, kill and rape
Save Ukrainian children
This poster is dedicated to the protection of Ukrainian children. Children of Ukraine have experienced violence, trauma, loss, destruction and forced displacement since the beginning of the war in February 2022. Millions of children were robbed of their birthday celebrations, school memories, and time with friends and family. They lost their homes, schools and playgrounds.