The Stand with Ukraine series is devoted to the struggle of Ukrainians for democracy and their freedom. In the history of mankind, there are many legends and myths about heroes and victories over evil and monsters. Now we see this in modern reality in Ukraine.
Trojan horse
The Stand with Ukraine series is devoted to the struggle of Ukrainians for democracy and their freedom. In the history of mankind, there are many legends and myths about heroes and victories over evil and monsters. Now we see this in modern reality in Ukraine.
PHOTOPIA Hamburg
As a conference partner of the Hamburg Messe at PHOTOPIA Hamburg, the Art Directors Club is hosting a one-day congress on Thursday, September 21st, under the theme Beyond the Photoverse, focusing on photography in the context of Web3, Metaverse, NFTs, and Crypto. In addition to a lineup of international speakers, such as Barry Sutton and Ben Hopper, three conferences, and numerous galleries, participants at PHOTOPIA can expect panels, workshops, an expo area, and valuable industry insights.
Whether for professional photographers, videographers, content creators, or experts from all disciplines of creative communication, the program provides information about new tools and platforms.
PHOTOPIA Hamburg—Behind the Photoverse
When?
September 21nd, 2023
Where?
PHOTOPIA Hamburg (Messeplatz 1, 20357 Hamburg, Halle A1)
Click here information.
the Ukrainians
In July 2022 s special issue of Linkiesta Magazine was issued. We created the cover art and timeline illustrations for this magazine.
In June 2023 we created a poster based on the magazine cover art. It shows how we are all standing together against the russian invasion.
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Slanted in Amsterdam: Haller Brun
Peeling back the layers of Amsterdam’s design scene in our 41st drop, the Slanted team dove headfirst into the core of the Netherlands’ capital. Our journey led us to the wonderful Sonja Haller and Pascal Brun, the driving forces behind Haller Brun. They welcomed us into their studio, unveiling their passionate drive and boundary-pushing design ventures.
The a design studio run by Sonja Haller and Pascal Brun. After graduating in Switzerland, they moved to Amsterdam where they established their studio in 2011. They mainly work in the fields of art, design, and architecture with a focus on editorial design. Their work is characterized by a combination of the Swiss tradition of precision and typography with Dutch directness and playfulness.
The work of the Haller Brun can be found in the Slanted Magazine #41—Amsterdam. Additionally we shot a video interview with Sonja and Pascal, talking about their point of view on design and opinions about the future. Take a look at the Amsterdam issue and the video platform for diverse opinions, impressions, inspiration, and motivation.
Images: © Haller Brun / Slanted Publishers
Typodarium 2024
Typodarium 2024 is dedicated to celebrate diversity in all its forms, helping to establish new connections. The diversity of languages, concepts, and artistic forms contributes to the enrichment of our world, with the Latin alphabet being just one voice in a diverse chorus of cultures.
Typodarium 2024 features a colorful collection of 366 new typefaces created by 292 type designers from 34 countries. This diverse selection of typefaces serves as a decorative calendar and source of inspiration throughout every single day of the year.
Since 2008, Typodarium is a rich collection of the latest typographic trends and finds a firm place on the desks and in the hearts of creatives.
Typodarium 2024
Publisher: Verlag Hermann Schmidt
Editors: Lars Harmsen, Raban Ruddigkeit
Design: Julia Uplegger
Format: 15.2 × 22 cm
Volume: 384 pages in 12 colors, printed on both sides
Language: English
Workmanship: Packaged in a sturdy collecting box for archiving the type samples
EAN:4260172810944
Price: €20.– (DE)
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Inscript Experimental Type Festival 2023
Paula Scher—Type Is Image
Since June 2023, the exhibition Paula Scher—Type Is Image has been showcased at Die Neue Sammlung in Munich. Paula Scher, a pioneer in graphic design for over five decades, began as an art director in the 1970s, gaining influence through her unique typographic style. In 1991, she joined Pentagram’s New York office, leading a global team crafting brand identities, signage, packaging, and publications.
Guided by her belief that “words have meaning, and type has spirit,” Scher’s typographic work resonates emotionally, even without reading. She redefined the language of performing arts through her iconic Public Theater identity and integrated custom typefaces into modern branding. Her environmental graphics transformed streets into dynamic type installations, while her personal map artworks reinvented the world with handwritten lettering.
In Type is Image, Die Neue Sammlung continues its tradition of showcasing contemporary designers. Paula Scher responded with an immersive exhibition, enveloping visitors in her creations. From floor to walls, suspended letters to posters, her works captivate. Even display cases incorporate letters, offering fresh perspectives and captivating interplays. This unique installation provides a special encounter with Scher’s artistry, featuring works from her early career to today. Encompassing projects like the Public Theater’s identity and the post-Hurricane Sandy Rockaway Beach campaign, the exhibition reveals the breadth of Scher’s diverse oeuvre. Have a look and enjoy the exhibition!
Paula Scher—Type Is Image
When?
23rd June, 2023 until 22nd September, 2024
Where?
Die Neue Sammlung—The Design Museum
Türkenstraße 15
80333 Munich
More information here.
© Die Neue Sammlung – The Design Museum. Photo: Anna Seibel
Slanted in Amsterdam: Lesley Moore
Exploring the limitless ingenuity of Amsterdam’s design milieu in our 41st publication, the Slanted team embarked on an indelible odyssey through the enchanting core of the Netherlands’ capital. Amidst our adventures, we were fortunate to intersect with Karin van den Brandt and Alex Clay, the founders of the design studio Lesley Moore. They generously swung open the doors to their studio, beckoning us to witness their unwavering dedication and visionary quests within the design realm
Lesley Moore is the brainchild design duo of Karin van den Brandt and Alex Clay. With graphic design as their weapon-of-choice, they aim to inspire meaningful change by triggering imagination.
The work of the studio can be found in the Slanted Magazine #41—Amsterdam. Additionally we shot a video interview with Karin van den Brandt and Alex Clay, talking about their point of view on design and opinions about the future. Take a look at the Amsterdam issue and the video platform for diverse opinions, impressions, inspiration, and motivation.
Images: © Lesley Moore / Slanted Publishers
Typeface of the Month: Synthes
We’re thrilled to introduce to you this month’s Typeface of the Month: Synthes by Blaze Type.
Synthes, a typeface that draws inspiration from the iconic neo-grotesque masterpieces defining Swiss design excellence from the late 1950s to the 2000s. Embracing the spirit of two influential fonts, Helvetica by Max Miedinger and Univers by Adrien Frutiger, Synthes reimagines their timeless charm while striking a harmonious balance between the two renowned styles.
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, Synthes exhibits clear and powerful shapes that radiate precision and professionalism. Its weight effortlessly adjusts, accentuating contrast and counterforms for unrivaled legibility, even at smaller sizes, making it an optimal choice for body text in any context.
With consistent and well-balanced forms, it embraces a modern and sleek aesthetic, elevating its adaptability across diverse design applications. From commanding headlines to immersive body text, this versatile typeface seamlessly blends into various projects, creating a cohesive and captivating visual experience.
Synthes emerges as an invaluable tool for designers, boasting unrivalled flexibility and adaptability. Its capabilities extend from forging compelling branding elements to crafting refined editorial layouts, shining brilliantly across diverse media. Not to mention, its immaculately-crafted letterforms ensure exceptional performance in web interfaces, offering users a seamless and delightful reading journey.
Typeface of the Month: Synthes
Foundry: Blaze Type
Designer: Matthieu Salvaggio , Tim Vanhille, Ferdinand Del Fabro
Release: September 2023
File Formats: OTF, TTF (variable)
Styles : Neue, Grotesk
Widths : Normal and Expanded
Weights : Thin to Black with Italics
Price: per style: € 40.–; per family (Neue/Grostesk): € 1,440.–; Full family + variable: € 2,880.–
Wienerlinien
Wienerlinien is a versatile pixel type system by brand developer Helmut R. Nowak, inspired by the overhead displays on Vienna’s subway platforms. Wienerlinien pixel font is a large-scale system of multiple fonts and many symbols that can all be fitted into the same pixel grid. In addition to constructive sophistication Helmut R. Nowak has incorporated an incredible amount of wit and attention to detail into the fonts.
The typeface contains hundreds of symbols and even the Greek alphabet. The 4 styles, Pro, Poster, Caption and Mosaique have different shapes and proportions but can be perfectly combined. All 4 styles come in 5 different pixel shapes: Square, Rounded, Dots, Hatch, and Polaris.
Wienerlinien Pro is the powerhouse of the family. With a strong emphasis and wide proportions it is the best choice for legible text. Its symbols can be used for public transport and tourism matters, but also for everyday life issues and joys.
Wienerlinien Poster is a strong and compressed typeface designed for large applications combined with normal size text set in Pro.
Wienerlinien Caption offers a legible possibility for small text usage, when paired with normal-sized text set in Pro.
Last but not least, there’s Wienerlinien Mosaique, a sort of gala princess within the entire family. It’s comprised entirely of monospaced tiles filled with letters and beautiful patterns. If you’ve ever wanted to type amazing pattern landscapes, opt for Mosaique and relish the experience.
Wienerlinien
Designers: Helmut R. Nowak
Foundry: Wannatype
Release: September 2023
Languages: Latin Extended, Greek
Styles: Pro, Poster, Caption, Moa
Pixel Shapes: Square, Rounded, Dots, Hatch, Polaris
File Formats: OpenType
Prices: from € 14.–
Murmurs of Earth—The Voyager Interstellar Record
The master project Murmurs of Earth—The Voyager Interstellar Record (orig.: Signale der Erde — Unser Planet stellt sich vor) by Maria Knaub delves into these queries by redesigning an existing non-fiction book, encompassing content and design elements. The outcome is the redesign of the book.
Conceptual book design aims to align the inherent content structures with the unique structure of the book itself. However, the extent to which an existing narrative can be altered through design and the resulting value from this intervention remain questions to explore.
Carl Sagan’s 1978 book details the formation of Voyager Golden Records—data disks affixed to Voyager 1 and 2, launched in 1977. The Voyager 1 and 2 embarked on a monumental mission to explore the outer planets of our solar system and venture into the farthest reaches of space. They encountered Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune before journeying to the solar system’s edge. Despite aging, they continue to transmit data to Earth and may cease around 2030 while maintaining a speed of 48,000 km/h. Earlier missions, carried messages for potential alien life. Inspired by this, Voyager 1 and 2 carry a comprehensive cosmic message in a bottle. These disks carry visual and audio information about Earth, sent as a message to potential extraterrestrial life.
Beyond the central 118 images, the original book incorporates graphics, tables, and diverse textual styles. Maria’s thesis redesign of the book focuses on a modern narrative of the NASA project. The original version contained 118 images, diverse graphics, and tables, which were digitized and refined for improved language and storytelling.
Analog content underwent digitization, language refinement, narrative assessment, and necessity evaluation. Following content evaluation and refinement, a new design concept emerged, aligned with the theme and subsequently applied to structure, layout, and material in the redesign. The outcome is a redesigned book that prioritizes enhanced access to intricate thematic content. Complex ideas are visually represented for intuitive understanding through heightened readability and restructured narrative, all within the context of the emotional-science visual interplay. The core task was translating this aim into a comprehensive design concept—a guiding idea shaping the book’s form. Content and design were interwoven during the redesign, with scientific information made visually accessible, adopting a restructured narrative. Emphasizing the book’s role as a medium led to a redesign enabling readers to fully immerse themselves in the Voyager mission’s subject matter.
Murmurs of Earth—The Voyager Interstellar Record
Design & Concept: Maria Knaub
Format: 155 × 230 mm
Volume: 612 pages
Language: German
Workmanship: Swiss Brochure Stitch, Chain Stitch
Material: Inside: Metapaper rough 90 g, Cover: Metapaper rough 300 g & Matte Cellophane Coating, Enhanced with UV Varnish
Bookmark: Satin Ribbon, White, Screen Printing
More Information here.
Slanted in Amsterdam: Vanessa van Dam
Unveiling the boundless creativity of Amsterdam’s design scene in our 41st issue, the Slanted team embarked on an unforgettable journey through the captivating heart of the Netherlands’ capital city. Amidst our explorations, we had the privilege of crossing paths with Vanessa van Dam. With gracious hospitality, she welcomed us into her studio, offering a glimpse into her passionate dedication and visionary endeavors.
Vanessa van Dam (Amsterdam, 1971) is an independent graphic designer. She graduated in 1996 from the Gerrit Rietveld Academy (Amsterdam) and since then works for museums, architects, photographers, writers, etc. She has taught Graphic Design at several Art Academies in the Netherlands and abroad. She also participated in several commissions and juries in the Netherlands and abroad.
The work of Vanessa van Dam can be found in the Slanted Magazine #41—Amsterdam. Additionally we shot a video interview with her, talking about his point of view on design and opinion about the future. Take a look at the Amsterdam issue and the video platform for diverse opinions, impressions, inspiration, and motivation.
Images: © Vanessa van Dam / Slanted Publishers
Damaskuserlebnis
Damaskuserlebnis is the title of the book created by Luise Klett as the centerpiece of her bachelor’s thesis at Bauhaus University Weimar. The Book comprises a diverse range of contributions related to the country of Syria. With input from fifteen distinct contributors, the publication provides readers with personal insights spanning Syria’s landscape from 1953 to 2022.
Amidst a media environment frequently characterized by coverage of strife and hardship within Syria, this initiative presents an alternative viewpoint. By means of the contributors’ narratives, readers are acquainted with a Syria characterized by other means. Drawing from the narratives of her grandparents and other key contributors to this compendium, Luise possesses an awareness that Syria’s historical and contemporary tapestry extends far beyond conventional perceptions here in Europe. In order to impart this perspective to a wider audience, she has undertaken the creation of this book. This work has several purposes: to highlight the constructive aspects of the Middle East while examining the intricate elements that contribute to the nation’s current situation. It is dedicated to better understanding different cultural contexts and highlights the importance of integration and unbiased communication within our social framework. This anthology of narratives serves as a poignant reminder of the power inherent in storytelling to bridge divides. Beneath the surface, it encourages to go beyond the familiar and to stand up for collective principles. In the past, as today, people all over the world leave their homes behind in search of a new future. The numbers of people fleeing are constantly increasing.
Collaboration forms the foundation of this project, illustrated by the partnership with LUCIA Verlag Weimar and the Wortschatz—Netzwerk Welcome Weimar association. The book’s pricing approach is carefully crafted: 15 euros to manage production expenses, alongside a 7-euro donation designated to bolster the Wortschatz Netzwerk. The remaining funds, allotted to LUCIA Verlag Weimar, energize educational endeavors and incubate fresh initiatives.
Damaskuserlebnis
Publisher: LUCIA Verlag
Editor and Design: Luise Klett
Supervision: Junior-Prof. Stefanie Schwarz, Dipl.-Des. Stefan Guzy, Department of Visual Communication Faculty of Art and Design Bauhaus-Universität Weimar
Format: 16.5 × 23.5 cm
Volume: 104 pages
Language: English, Arab, and German
Printer: DZA Druckerei zu Altenburg
Workmanship: Thread-sewn brochure, OTA-Bind digital printing
Paper: 270 gsm Symbol Card, 120 gsm Lona Offset
Fonts: ES Face (Extraset), Suisse Int’l (Swiss Typefaces), Nassim Arabic Pro (Adobe Originals)
ISBN 978-3-945301-55-5
Price: € 22,00.–
The Final form
The final form printed edition is now out. This is a special edition of form magazine (issues 300+301). It’s both a celebration of its journey and a poignant farewell, marking the end of an era.
Inside, the pages unfold with discussions about beauty, AI’s sense of aesthetics, graphic design intricacies, and even the cultural history of mirrors. A discourse on Camp David’s brand and hasty aesthetic judgments adds depth to the content.
It’s hard to believe that after 66 years, this journey concludes. Back in the day, the founders could never have imagined the legacy they were setting in motion. The news of form magazine’s final chapter is tinged with sadness. From 1957 to 2023, it has graced our lives, and now it bids farewell due to an array of challenges, including the dynamic shifts in media consumption patterns. It’s essential to note that the magazine’s closure doesn’t stem from its fundamental ideological values. Rather, it’s the culmination of various factors, such as the surge in paper costs and the changing reading preferences, that have prompted their decision.
The editorial of the last issue underscores a regrettable reality—it serves as a mirror to our capitalist society where securing funds for inventive, culturally significant, and imaginative ventures like form is a huge challenge. This sobering reality inadvertently accentuates the relatively diminished regard for design in Germany when compared to other industries. This disparity becomes strikingly evident when we examine the financial allocations that have been channeled into political ventures in recent years, often yielding results that fall short of expectations.
Form, established in 1957 by Jupp Ernst, Willem Sandberg, Curt Schweicher, and Wilhelm Wagenfeld, has undergone a series of transformations and currently boasts a robust brand presence. In 2012, Peter Wesner assumed ownership of both the magazine and the form publishing house, fostering their growth in Frankfurt alongside his wife, Barbara Glasner. Their focus revolves around enriching the realms of design, architecture, and corporate publishing through innovative book releases.
Throughout its journey, chief editors have played an instrumental role in shaping Form’s essence. This influence traces back to Karl-Heinz Krug, who dedicated 36 years to the magazine’s evolution from 1962 to 1998. The legacy continued with Petra Schmidt (1999–2005), Gerrit Terstiege (2006–2012), Sophie Lovell (Executive Editor, 2012–2013), Stephan Ott (2012–2019), and, since 2020, Nina Sieverding and Anton Rahlwes as co-chief editors.
Don’t miss the chance to get your hands on the last form magazine edition. We extend heartfelt gratitude for the thought-provoking articles that have been a part of our lives. To our colleagues, we wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
Slanted in Amsterdam: Mainstudio
Revealing the limitless ingenuity of Amsterdam’s design landscape within our 41st publication, the Slanted crew undertook an adventure through the enchanting heart of the Netherlands’ capital. Amidst our trip, we were fortunate to intersect with Edwin van Gelder from Mainstudio. He kindly opened the doors of his studio, inviting us to partake in his passion and visionary pursuits.
Mainstudio is a design practice based in Amsterdam founded by Edwin van Gelder. Within a strong dialog with commissioners, the studio creates projects deriving from the intersection of art and architecture—as visual identities, publications, and digital media. The work has won countless awards including: Best Dutch Book Design, AIGA 50 Books, TOKYO TDC, and ADC NY.
The work of Mainstudio can be found in the Slanted Magazine #41—Amsterdam. Additionally we shot a video interview with Edwin van Gelder, talking about his point of view on design and opinion about the future. Take a look at the Amsterdam issue and the video platform for diverse opinions, impressions, inspiration, and motivation.
Images: © Mainstudio / Slanted Publishers
BETWEEN Werkschau 2023
We are pleased to inform you about the upcoming BETWEEN Werkschau 2023, a showcase of the accomplishments of 53 graduates from the esteemed Media Design program at DHBW Ravensburg. This event is poised to unveil a collection of exceptional bachelor’s theses spanning Graphics, Interaction, Motion, and Transmedia.
Designed to foster innovation and inspire the creative community, the exhibition offers an array of engaging experiences. Attendees can look forward to thought-provoking talks, valuable networking opportunities, and celebratory moments that highlight the graduates’ achievements.
For those seeking a glimpse into the forthcoming creative revelations, an enticing preview is scheduled for the evening of September 22nd, coinciding with the Ravensburg Art Night. This exclusive preview promises to captivate your curiosity and set the stage for the main event.
The official opening is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 23rd, and the exhibition continues through September 24th. It will take place in multiple venues though out Ravensburg. Don’t miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in the future of design at the BETWEEN Werkschau 2023 of the DHBW Ravensburg.
BETWEEN Werkschau 2023
When?
Preview at September 22nd, 2023, from 6 p.m.
September 23rd and 24th, 2023
Where?
Altes Theater (DHBW Ravensburg Media Design, Marktstraße 13/15, 88212 Ravensburg)
Ravensburg Art Museum (Burgstraße 9, 88212 Ravensburg)
Kapuziner Creative Centre (Kapuzinerstraße 27, 88212 Ravensburg)
Die Burg Cinema (Marienplatz 4, 88212 Ravensburg)
More Information here.
Last Call for the International German Design Awards
Companies, designers, architects, and agencies worldwide are invited to submit their products and projects for the Last Call of the international German Design Awards 2024. The German Design Awards by the German Design Council sets an international standard for innovative developments in design and competitiveness on the global market. It exclusively distinguishes projects that are ground-breaking within the German and international design landscape. The awards serve not only as a visible mark of success, but also provides the winners with access to a valuable network, international reach, and additional opportunities on the market. Registration closes on September 1st, 2023.
The German Design Awards have made supporting the diverse transformative challenges of our time through design its goal, for the reason that outstanding examples provide inspiration to others. Now more than ever before, meeting current demands means focusing on society and the impact that products and services have on it: through multi-perspective approaches, sustainable design processes and production that is both resource friendly and environmentally friendly. The top-class international jury for the German Design Awards will distinguish these ground-breaking design achievements; the award provides design trends with visibility across all sectors in a glamorous context.
The award ceremony in Frankfurt am Main in January 2024 is among the largest design events of the year, where international guests from diverse industries can come together and exchange ideas. The Gold award winners will also then be presented in an exhibition.
Top performances in the categories of Excellent Product Design, Excellent Communications Design, and Excellent Architecture will be honoured.
German Design Council–the award giver
The German Design Council has served as the leading international centre of excellence for communication and knowledge exchange in the fields of design, brand, and innovation. It is a part of the global design community with its international services, support for young talents, and memberships, and has always contributed to establishing communication and networks worldwide. The German Design Council provides networking opportunities to its members and numerous other international design and brand experts in the form of events, conferences, awards, jury meetings, and expert panels; promotes discourse; and delivers important stimuli to the global economy. Its members currently include more than 350 companies.
Last Call for the International German Design Awards
Call for Entries: April 25th, 2023
Registration for the Early Bird Award: by June 23rd, 2023
Deadline for grant applications: August 25th, 2023
Registration closes for physical submissions: September 1st, 2023
Registration closes for digital submissions: September 7th, 2023
Jury session: September 28th and 29th, 2023
Award Show: January 26th, 2024
More information and submission documents: register.german-design-award.com
Slanted in Amsterdam: Chantal Hendriksen
Unveiling the boundless creativity of Amsterdam’s design scene in our 41st issue, the Slanted-team embarked on an unforgettable journey through the charming capital of the Netherlands. Amidst our explorations, we had the privilege of crossing paths with Chantal Hendriksen. She welcomed us into her studio, sharing her passion and vision with genuine enthusiasm
Chantal likes to challenge as a graphic designer the profession’s autonomy through various collaborations. This finds its way to the public in many formats; lectures, workshops, exhibitions, publications, identities, and printed matter characterized by a distinctive style. Accumulative Chantal is acting co-head of the Graphic Design department of the Royal Academy of Art, The Hague.
The work of Chantal Hendriksen can be found in the Slanted Magazine #41—Amsterdam. Additionally we shot a video interview with her, talking about her point of view on design and opinion about the future. Take a look at the Amsterdam issue and the video platform for diverse opinions, impressions, inspiration, and motivation.
Images: © Chantal Hendriksen / Slanted Publishers
Alle Tage
Design changes the world. The book Alle Tage showcases works of visual communication (posters, exhibitions, magazines, books, as well as work materials and concepts), primarily from the social and cultural domain. It aims to encourage utilizing everyday life as a resource and employing communication design for a better coexistence.
In addition to texts by Anna Berkenbusch and works from her studio in Berlin, as well as numerous student projects, it presents brief statements from young designers about their profession. One chapter is dedicated to the collaboration between Cuban designers and students, as well as a collection of printed materials from everyday visual communication over the last 100 years. With over 500 illustrations and extensive indexes at the end of each chapter, along with guest contributions from various authors, the book is comprehensive.
As small pauses or bookmarks, printed everyday finds are included in the book, such as text fragments, photographs of signs, or newspaper clippings from Anna Berkenbusch’s collection. The cover flaps are sealed with different stickers featuring quotes, greetings from the author, or handwritten notes–making each book unique. The hidden pages reveal what lies behind the works: designers in work situations, setting up exhibitions, and presentations.
Alle Tage
Publisher: University Press of Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design Hall
Editor: Anna Berkenbusch, Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design Halle
Concept: Anna Berkenbusch
Author: Anna Berkenbusch
Guest Contributions: Prof. Matthias Görlich, Dipl. Des. Ferdinand P. Ulrich, Prof. Andrea Zaumseil,
Nelson Ponce, Pepe Menéndez,
Jenny Baese, Christian Gralingen, Manja Hellpap, Nina Hug, Francis Hunger, Laura Maikowski, and Susanne Beer, Melanie Mues, Alex Papoli-Barawati, Katrin Schek, Sanna Schiffler, Carla Streckwall, Konrad Renner, Ferdinand Ulrich, Tina Wende, Linda Wölfel
Translation: Faith Ann Gibson
Proofreading: Pia Oddo Heidy Stecker
Design: Anna Berkenbusch, Christian Gralingen
Format: 12,5 × 16,5 cm
Volume: 490 pages
Language: German, English
Workmanship: Ota binding black, red, or neutral edges
ISBN: 987-3-86019-160-6
Price: € 24.–
More Information here.
SW001
SW001 is a collaborative online art project that aims to showcase the diversity and richness of various cultures through digital art. It is released by Signal Weltfunk.
The compilation consists of 31 pieces of music by artists scattered around the world, to show as many different perspectives on electronic music as possible in this hyperglobalized world. In this way, the questions are addressed and answered as to where the boundaries between these positions lie, whether they exist at all and what meaning they have, where they intertwine with one another. A case study on electronic music that mainly takes place in the internet and the communication forms that come with it, getting to know new people, bridging connections between organizations.
Each track is accompanied by its own music video, which add up to a 2 hour long visualizer to watch along listening. It features collected field recordings and public domain footage, which is glitched, layered, and looped. The videos are trying to capture the essence of it in visual form, together they form a movie like experience to watch along listening.
Signal Weltfunk is a label and collective for electronic and contemporary music from Nuremberg, Germany, focused on sharing knowledge and building a platform for an exchange of different art forms, displayed around music releases and events.
SW001
Audio: Spotify, Bandcamp, Soundcloud
Visualizer here.
Music: Various Artists
Mastering: Maurice Schirm
Artwork: Henrik Stelter & Maurice Schirm
Visualizer: Henrik Stelter & Manuel Schiller
More information on Signal Weltfunk website or on instagram!
Slanted in Amsterdam: MacGuffin
Embarking on an exhilarating journey through Amsterdam’s design realm, we delved deep into the heart of the captivating Dutch capital, unraveling its artistic treasures in our 41st issue. Our quest for inspiration led us to cross paths with the extraordinary minds of MacGuffin: Kirsten Algera and Ernst van der Hoeven. As we stepped into their office and talked about their inspiring Magazin.
With each issue based around a single object, MacGuffin magazine is a platform for fans of inspiring, personal, unexpected, highly familiar, or utterly disregarded things. Widely recognized as a fabulously designed and immaculately researched design and crafts biannual, it is an indispensable resource for all those who want backstage information about the life of things.
More about MacGuffin can be found in the Slanted Magazine #41—Amsterdam. Additionally we shot a video interview with Kirsten and Ernst, talking about their point of view on design and opinions about the future. Take a look at the Amsterdam issue and the video platform for diverse opinions, impressions, inspiration, and motivation.
Images: © MacGuffin / Slanted Publishers
DIPLOME
The catalog DIPLOME showcases the diplomas from HfG Offenbach for the years 2021 and 2022 in the fields of art and design. In doing so, the cube-like object in vivid orange challenges traditional norms and embraces innovative book design principles.
The names of the 82 graduates form the spine of the book. The catalog separates text and images to give the content a new room for unfolding. It consists of two equal parts, connected by the graduates names, emphasizing their unity. The layout is clear and precise, with an orange guiding system for navigation.
164 diploma projects in art and design, six theoretical, and 18 practical subjects, texts in German and English, various visuals, on 400 pages total. Accompanied by a preface, an essay and an index, the catalog encourages readers to actively immerse themselves in the content and engage with the presented works on a deeper level.
DIPLOME—Final Theses and Projects of the HfG Offenbach of 2021 and 2022
Publisher: HfG Offenbach (Bernd Kracke)
Editor: HfG Offenbach (Katja Kupfer & Jens Balkenborg)
Concept and Design: Lea Johanna Becker & Biarna Diegmüller
Release: July 2023
Format: 17 × 24 cm
Volume: 400 p.
Language: German, English
ISBN: 978-3-945365-40-3
Price: € 39
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Images: © Lea Johanna Becker