100 Best Poster 22 Yearbook

Posted on by Julia Klose

The 100 Best Poster 22 Yearbook was published last month to coincide with the exhibition. Every year, the association 100 Beste Plakate e.V. awards the most innovative and groundbreaking poster designs from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The yearbook, developed by various graphic designers and design studios, extensively showcases all the winners and their designs. It is considered a pulse-check for both creatives and advertisers alike.

The studio lindhorst-emme+hinrichs has conceived the current yearbook as an ever-changing unique piece: Ten differently colored papers, in varying combinations, ensure that the cover, endpapers, and flyleaves never have the same color, making each copy a one-of-a-kind item.

A thematic focus of the book revolves around the now partly iconic poster designs for Neubad in Lucerne. In the Swiss province, an ecosystem of avant-garde design has formed over the years. Over 80 graphic designers have created approximately 550 posters for the cultural center to date, with 23 of them being recognized among the 100 best in recent years. In a recent collaboration with Erich Brechbühl, Fons Hickmann, Lea Hinrichs, Sam Steiner, and Sven Lindhorst-Emme, we successfully released a book highlighting the Neubad Plakate.

100 Best Poster 22 Yearbook

Publisher: Verlag Kettler
Editor: 100 Beste Plakate e. V.
Authors: Fons Hickmann, Barbara Kotte, Erich Brechbühl
Concept and Design: studio lindhorst-emme+hinrichs
Release: June 2023
Format:  16,5 × 24 cm
Volume: 328 p.
Language: English, German
ISBN: 978-3-98741-041-3
Price: € 29.90
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Images: © Verlag Kettler / Slanted Publishers

Type Trends Lookbook Vol 5 / 2023

Posted on by Josephine Schroeder

The Type Trends Lookbook Vol 5 / 2023: an exploration of contemporary visual counter-trends as a response to the unpredictable events of recent years. Presented as an international preview at the Offf Festival in Barcelona, the 2023 edition of the Type Trends Lookbook is now available: more than 400 pages of visual and typographic exploration curated by the TypeCampus team and sponsored by the Italian foundry Zetafonts.

Since the release of the 2022 Type Trends, not much appears to have changed so much in the world of graphic and type design. A mix between artificial nostalgia, normcore brutalism and digital euphoria is still defining visuals. At the same time, the world has been impacted by many unexpected, highly improbable events. They are what sociologist Nassim Nicholas Taleb calls Black Swans: wars, global pandemic, populism and hate fueled by social digital technologies, the rise of artificial intelligence and a global environmental crisis. In this current state of global confusion, the pursuit of trends seems trivial and irrelevant, merely a product of a capitalistic and production-oriented perspective.

“Inspired by the concept of understanding the visual response to the many unexpected events of our times, our team has decided to meet some of the most interesting and innovative creators and thinkers to transform this 2023 issue in a conversation on the hidden, emerging counter-trends that have arisen in recent years.” Says Cosimo Lorenzo Pancini, concept and creative director of the project.

The Counter Spaces–Typography in the Age of Black Swans presents the work and the thoughts of more than 26 design creators and thinkers to guide the reader in a world of undefined and antagonistic areas in visual and typographic design. These counter-spaces, include not only visual styles, but also business models, work philosophies, and social design considerations.

The Counter Spaces–Typography in the Age of Black Swans is a must-read for anyone interested in graphic design, typography, and their links to the social and cultural zeitgeist. It offers a unique perspective on the role of design in society, and how typography can be used to create meaning and connection in a world that is constantly changing. Whether you are a designer, a student, or simply interested in the way design shapes our world, this book will leave you with a new appreciation for the power of typography to inspire, engage, and transform.

The Counter Spaces features the work and the words of: Gab Bois, Viktor Baltus (Type Design Class), Beatrice Caciotti, Kevin Cantrell, Ninan Chacko (Monotype), Andy Cruz (House Industries), Jessica Deseo (The Dieline, Print Magazine), Oded Ezer, Brandon Fretwell, Måns Grebäck, Lucas Hesse, Loukas Karnis (TypeRoom), Erik Kessels (Kesselskramer), Deborah Lynne Kugler, Tien Min Liao, Pann Lim (Rubbish Famzine), Kristie Malivindi (JKR), Nunzio Mazzaferro (Collletttivo), Raven Mo, Valerio Monopoli, Kiel D. Mutschelknaus, Duy Nguyễn (M — N Associates), Toshi Omagari, Dirk Petzold (We and the Color), Ksenya Samarskaya, Alex Slobzheninov, Panos Vassiliou (Parachute), Martyna Wędzicka-Obuchowicz

Type Trends Lookbook Vol 5 / 2023

A project by Typecampus, sponsored by Zetafonts
Concept & Creative Direction: Cosimo Lorenzo Pancini
Art Direction & Editorial Design: Isabella Ahmadzadeh
Zetafonts Catalogue Graphi Design: Sofia Bandini
Texts by: Isabella Ahmadzadeh and Cosimo Lorenzo Pancini
Accounting & Production Management: Debora Manetti

All typefaces by  Zetafonts Foundry (Francesco Canovaro, Cosimo Lorenzo Pancini, Andrea Tartarelli, Mario de Libero, Debora Manetti)

Brand names and trademarks are cited for illustrative purposes only, no affiliation on endorsement is intended.
No lazy dog was harmed in the making of the book.

Soon available on Amazon. The digital version is free to download here.

Stand Der Dinge / State of Things

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Stand der Dinge / State of Things is the bachelor thesis of Farina Michelle at the University of Applied Sciences in Hamburg. The book is a typographical exploration of the potential legacy of a person. In the form of lists, she describes her current material possessions, immaterial facts about her persona and precisely described memorabilia. Black boxes and line spacing of different sizes describe the relationship to her objects. Cross-references throughout the book provide insight into how her thoughts are linked and contrast the restrained design, which was modeled on the bureaucratically aloof work of a curator of estate.

The thesis was supervised by Prof. Pierre Pané-Farré and Prof. Vincent Kohlbecher. The book has been shortlisted for the Young Book Design Award.

Stand der Dinge / State of things

Designer & Editor: Farina Michelle
Release date: January 2023
Volume: 180 p.
Format: 20.5 × 26.5 cm
Language: German
Printing: Reset St.Pauli
Binding and Paper: thread binding (production: Buchbinderei Begemann, Hamburg), Munken Polar 100 g/sm
Cover: green-black linen (manufacturer: peyer), screen print (production help: Julian Fiebach)
Fonts: Atlas Grotesk, Atlas Typewriter

Slanted in Amsterdam: Moniker

Posted on by Juliane Lipp

Unveiling the creative wonders of Amsterdam’s design scene in its 41st issue, Slanted embarked on an inspiring journey through the charming capital of the Netherlands. Our exploration led us to the friendly and amazing people of Moniker, who welcomed us in their creative studio.

Moniker explores the characteristics of technology and its influence on our daily lives. They have designed many participatory projects (online and offline), as well as other web projects, films, and performances. Their clients range from cultural institutions like Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam and Fondation Beyeler, Basel, to more technology oriented clients like the MozillaFoundation, Unity 3D, and Google.

The work of Moniker can be found in the Slanted Magazine #41—Amsterdam. Additionally we shot a video interview with them, talking about their 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: © Moniker / Slanted Publishers

PARCOURS 23

Posted on by Helene Hohmann

From 14 to 16 July 2023, PARCOURS 23 invites you on behalf of all graduates to the exhibition of the bachelor’s theses in the fields of illustration, communication, media and product design as well as the master’s theses of the design program.

This semester, it is about to stimulate the visitors’ understanding of design and offer an all-round view. The diversity of the final projects in the student’s concept and present the creative process and the complexity of design. The focus is on the creative process and its many facets.

PARCOURS 23

When?
Vernissage:
Friday, July 14th, 2023
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Party:
Friday, July 14th, 2023
starting at 11 p.m.
Exhibition:
Saturday, July 15th, 2023
11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday, July 16th, 2023
11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Where:
Münster University of Applied Sciences
MSD / Münster School of Design
Leonardo-Campus 6
48149 Münster

Admission is free!

More information can be found here

 

 

 

Achtung: enthält Leben. Notizbuch, Bullet Journal, Tagebuch

Posted on by Helene Hohmann

Don’t miss the exhibition Achtung: enthält Leben. Notizbuch, Bullet Journal, Tagebuch at Klingspor Museum Offenbach. Notebooks, bullet journals, and diaries: as containers of ephemeral moments, they accompany our lives. They gradually fill up with experiences, noteworthy events, and memos, serving as an important structuring medium for many people. Often, they become individual works of art, especially when artists keep a diary. The museum has impressive examples in its collection. The range extends from works by conceptual artist Dieter Roth to Barbara Fahrner’s record from New York during the Islamist terrorist attack in September 2001, and to the contemporary zine Lockdown Diary by Malte Spindler. A special treasure is the “sketchbooks” by Paul Stein, a blend of diary, sketchbook, and literary records.

Bullet journals, too, are lovingly designed tools that help organize and prioritize everyday activities. The exhibition explores the motives and approaches behind filling an initially empty book. Numerous people have responded to the museum’s call and contributed their own works: a diverse collection of notebooks, bullet journals, and diaries has found its way into the exhibition. Interviews with diary writers shed light on individual motivations and methods. Additionally, there will be a virtual exhibition space on Instagram.

In collaboration with the Frankfurt notebook manufacturer nuuna by brandbook, the exhibition also addresses the design of the blank book, which also influences the writing process. Many designs are waiting in the exhibition to be filled.

Achtung: enthält Leben. Notizbuch, Bullet Journal, Tagebuch

When?
June 15th to October 29th, 2022
Vernissage: Friday, July 14th, 2022

Where?
Klingspor Museum
Herrnstraße 80
63065 Offenbach

More Information about additional program and workshops can be found here

Slanted in Amsterdam: martens and martens

Posted on by Josephine Schroeder

Embracing Amsterdam’s Creative Pulse! Slanted’s 41st issue embarks on an awe-inspiring journey through the design haven of the Netherlands’ charming capital. We had the incredible pleasure of visiting the brilliant minds of Karel and Diederik Martens from martens and martens, immersing ourselves in their studio and delving into captivating conversations on all things design-related.

Karel Martens (1939) is a graphic designer specializing in typography. His work consists mainly of the design of numerous books and covers. He also designed stamps, coins, building lettering, telephone cards, and monoprints. He taught at the Jan Van Eyck Academy in Maastricht, at Yale University in New Haven, and founded Werkplaats Typografie in Arnhem. In 2019, he and his children founded martens and martens.

Their work can be found in the Slanted Magazine #41—Amsterdam. Additionally we shot a video interview with Karel and Diederik, talking about their 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: © martens and martens / Slanted Publishers

Typeface of the Month: South East

Posted on by Josephine Schroeder

This month’s Typeface of the Month: South East by Copenhagen based type foundry Playtype.

South East is a sans serif type family loosely inspired by the shapes and compositions seen in Hangul, the Korean alphabet. The typeface includes a wide range of stylistic sets, allowing the user to choose between three different center heights and a good number of alternate letter shapes. When used in large sizes South East will show its display qualities while still performing perfectly as a text typeface in smaller sizes, making it a super versatile type family. It’s a type with many faces and many different expressions.

South East is available in nine weights across three widths—Condensed, Normal, Expanded—which makes it a family of 54 styles including corresponding Italics. The typeface covers Latin, Greek, and Cyrillic scripts, and more than 220 languages.

Typeface of the Month: South East

Foundry: Playtype
Designer: Jonas Hecksher
Release: June 2023
File Formats: OTF, TTF, WOFF, WOFF 2
Styles: 54 styles, three widths, nine weights + Italics
Price: Single € 50.–, Family € 450.– (50% off)

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South East Condensed
South East Normal
South East Expanded

Schönste Deutsche Bücher 2023

Posted on by Josephine Schroeder

The 25 Schönste Deutsche Bücher 2023 (25 Most Beautiful German Books of 2023) have been announced. The Stiftung Buchkunst (Book Art Foundation) honors the best-designed books of the year. 603 submissions competed for these coveted awards.

In the competition for the Schönste Deutsche Bücher, two expert juries carefully selected the 25 most beautiful books of the year. Fourteen jurors deliberated for seven days on the submitted titles. The 25 selected books are exemplary in terms of design, concept, and craftsmanship, showcasing a wide range of design and production possibilities.

Christina Schmid, publisher at Prima.Publikationen and a member of the First Jury 2023, commented on this year’s jury work: “Our task is to evaluate how the exterior matches the interior. We highlight those books that consider both the inner and outer aspects together.”

Mark Kiessling, designer and founder of the Berlin bookstore do you read me?! and a member of the Second Jury 2023, shared his experience: “What surprised me was how difficult it can be to make a selection. We no longer approach it subjectively and look for personal favorites; instead, we consider different aspects such as craftsmanship and typography. It’s fascinating to hear the arguments of other jury members, what they focus on and what matters less to them. Each of us has our own background.”

The Preis der Stiftung Buchkunst, endowed with 10,000 euros, will be announced on September 8th, 2023, during the award ceremony at the Museum Angewandte Kunst in Frankfurt. It will be selected by a special jury from the 25 Schönsten Deutschen Bücher. Further information about the ceremony will be announced during the summer.

FIRST IMPRESSION PROMOTIONAL AWARD
The winners of the second competition, the Förderpreis für junge Buchgestaltung (Promotional Award for Young Book Design), have also been chosen. This year, 164 submissions competed for the three prizes, each endowed with 2,000 euros. This competition by the Stiftung Buchkunst recognizes particularly innovative and forward-thinking projects that further develop the medium of the book conceptually.

NEXT IMPRESSION PROMOTIONAL AWARD
The Stiftung Buchkunst will introduce this year’s award winners in the coming weeks through short Instagram Live sessions on their channel @stiftungbuchkunst. The interim director of the Stiftung Buchkunst, Carolin Blöink, will interview the participants about their awarded projects. The three selected works will be extensively showcased from 13th July to 26th August, 2023, in an exhibition at the einBuch.haus in Berlin.

All award-winning titles will be presented at book fairs in Germany and abroad, as well as in numerous exhibitions in libraries and bookstores. The permanent exhibition in the foyer of the Literaturhaus Frankfurt will also continue.


25 Schönsten Deutschen Bücher 2023

Buchfotografien: © Stiftung Buchkunst, Photos: Uwe Dettmar
Fotografien zur Juryarbeit © Stiftung Buchkunst, Photos: Franziska Herbert

Slanted in Amsterdam: SiR Albert Hotel

Posted on by Julia Kahl

Those who regularly follow our channels have surely come across articles about Amsterdam’s design scene (and more will follow). In November 2022, we embarked on an editorial trip to the Dutch capital for Slanted Magazine #41—Amsterdam, where we had the incredible opportunity to meet brilliant minds.

After long and exciting days, we were delighted to find tranquility in the elegant boutique hotel, Sir Albert. Located in the vibrant De Pijp district, it’s just minutes away from the Museum Quarter and offers everything culture enthusiasts and city lovers seek.

With high ceilings and large windows, the rooms blend historic details with clean, modern lines. A mandatory desk allows for quick email checks in the evening before resting on comfortable beds with Egyptian cotton sheets, preparing for the next adventure. Frankly, we didn’t have time for the gym as we explored Amsterdam entirely by bike (a tip we highly recommend to everyone).

IZAKAYA, the culinary hotspot for Asian cuisine with South American influences, served exquisite Japanese dishes alongside exceptional drinks. The breakfast buffet left nothing to be desired.

Our stay was truly delightful, with friendly staff and a stylish yet not over-the-top hotel. For those planning a trip to Amsterdam, here’s a true tip from the Slanted editorial team 😉

Thanks for having us!
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How to Design Fonts

Posted on by Helene Hohmann

Unleash your inner font designer with How to Design Fonts, the ultimate guide for crafting exceptional typefaces. In the ever-evolving world of typography, crafting exceptional typefaces is an art form that requires skill, creativity, and a deep understanding of design principles. For those looking to embark on a journey of font design mastery, How to Design Fonts is the ultimate guide that promises to unlock your inner font designer. Created by the experienced self-taught expert Matthieu Salvaggio, this comprehensive resource is set to revolutionize your approach to type design.

To make your practice easy there will be a pdf and a book, you can get the interactive pdf only or you can get both.

With the website designed by Paul Lapkin and powered by Framer, How to Design Fonts emerges as a groundbreaking resource for font design enthusiasts. Authored by Matthieu Salvaggio, the founder of Blaze Type, this guide encapsulates years of knowledge, practice, and dedication. By offering flexible learning options and the opportunity to stay informed through the accompanying newsletter, this platform paves the way for font design mastery. Dare to draw hellish words and discover the vast possibilities that await within the world of type design.

How to Design Fonts

Website: Paul Lapkin
Visuals: Léon Hugues
Blaze Type founder: Matthieu Salvaggio
Visual elements: Allan Gomila

For more information, visit the website and embark on an unforgettable journey of creative exploration.

Forward Festival 2023

Posted on by Josephine Schroeder

The Forward Festival has been a significant yearly event for the creative industry in the DACH area. It connects the leading creatives, local heroes, and uprising young creatives from all the different fields of the industry. The festival offers a wide range of topics, from graphic design, typography, and animation to advertising, creative entrepreneurship, photography, and film. Furthermore, it supports the collaboration between the different disciplines and also the connection between the creative workfields.

In 2023 CEO and founder Othmar Handl wants to push the inspiration and exchange even further and together with his team, they take the next logical step: “After our very successful implementation of a two-day program with two stages in Berlin, we will go even further this year. We are moving to the HKW Berlin for this, which offers us even more possibilities. At our home game in Vienna, we will, as usual, transform the city’s largest cinema hall in the Gartenbaukino into a mecca of creativity for two days.”

The program is packed with exciting highlights to suit every taste. From international heavyweights like Anthony Burrill and Baugasm to 3D superstars Ines Alpha and Ada Sokol, along with creative illustration geniuses Yuko Shimizu, Aurelia Durand, and Malika Favre, plus the visual multi-talent Alice Isaac—prepare to be inspired. Expect over 60 talks from creative minds, with more speaker announcements coming soon.


Forward Festival 2023

Forward Festival Berlin 2023
When?
14th and 15th September, 2023
Where?
HKW Berlin,
John-Foster-Dulles-Allee 10
10557 Berlin
Deutschland

Forward Festival Vienna 2023
When?
5th and 6th October, 2023
Where?
Gartenbaukino,
Parkring 12, 1010 Vienna

Tickets: On-site tickets from €225,- for Berlin & Vienna
More Information here.

Image Credits © Al Brown, Al Brown, Niklas Schnaubelt, Niklas Schnaubelt, Al Brown, Ada Sokol, Niklas Schnaubelt, Shin Kim

 

Werkschau Bielefeld University 2023

Posted on by Daniel Götz

The students and faculty of Department of Design at Bielefeld University are pleased to invite you to the Werkschau 2023 exhibition.

Bachelor and Master graduates from Digital Media and Experiment, Photography and Visual Media, Communication Design, and Fashion present their final projects. The exhibition shows the joy of design, the desire to experiment, our transdisziplinary basic understanding, a critical view of our world, design research, diversity of opinion, and thus the social relevance of design.

The Werkschau offers space and time for inspiration and encounters: They look forward to welcoming all friends, alumni, families, current and future students, and all interested parties.

Werkschau Bielefeld University 2023

When?

Vernissage
Friday, July 7th, 6 pm

Exhibition
Saturday, July 8th, 11 am until 5 pm
Sunday, July 9th, 11 am until 5 pm


Where?
Department of Design at Bielefeld University
Lampingstrasse 3
33615 Bielefeld
Directions

More information here

Slanted in Amsterdam: Elisabeth Klement

Posted on by Josephine Schroeder

Unveiling the creative wonders of Amsterdam’s design scene in its 41st issue, Slanted embarked on an inspiring journey through the charming capital of the Netherlands. Our exploration led us to the exceptional Elisabeth Klement, where we had the pleasure of stepping into her captivating studio and also her art and design book shop San Serriffe, delving deep into a world of intriguing design conversations.

Elisabeth Klement is an Estonian graphic designer living and working in Amsterdam. She is a teacher at the Graphic Design department in Gerrit Rietveld Academie in Amsterdam. Together with Pieter Verbeke she founded San Serriffe, an art and design book shop in Amsterdam.

The work of Elisabeth Klement 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: © Elisabeth Klement / Slanted Publishers

White Fungus

Posted on by Josephine Schroeder

Taiwan-based independent arts magazine White Fungus returns to print for the first time since the pandemic with the release of its 17th issue. The new edition will be out in early June.

The issue features in-depth articles on bats, avant-garde jazz group The Art Ensemble of Chicago, plus an exploration of the world of Taiwanese folk religion and its connection to art, politics, tourism, and the criminal underworld.

There is video art from Brazil and a look back on composer Annea Lockwood’s London years in the 1960s and 1970s, during which she created her legendary Glass Concerts and Piano Burnings. The issue also features a look back on the life and work of Paul Celan, often called Europe’s greatest post-war poet.

White Fungus was founded in Wellington, New Zealand, in 2004 by brothers Ron Hanson and Mark Hanson. In 2009, the Hansons relocated back to Taiwan, where the magazine has since been based.

Every cover of the magazine is derived from a scan of a can of white fungus the Hansons discovered in their local supermarket in Taiwan. These covers provide few clues as to the content hidden within the magazine’s pages.

White fungus is a wild mushroom used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries. Today it is commonly served in soup as a local delicacy. It is believed to be good for immunity and the brain, heart, and skin.

White Fungus

Editor-in-Chief: Ron Hanson
Managing Editor: Peter Freestone
Art Director: Mark Hanson
Chief Designer: Johnny Hu
Publicist: Stacy Lipp
Release: June 2023
Language: English
Price: $ 15.– (USD)

More information here or on Instagram
Preorders are available here

Book Launch & Exhibition: The Neubad Plakat

Posted on by Julia Kahl

In celebration of Neubad Lucerne’s 10th anniversary, The Neubad Plakat, a comprehensive book featuring every poster created for Neubad over the past ten years has just been published. This remarkable collection has been brought to life by the Neubad graphic pool, which has grown to include over 100 talented designers from across Europe. In the last decade alone, they have produced a staggering 550 posters, and now, a thoughtfully curated selection of nearly 150 posters will take center stage.

Coinciding with the book’s release, we are delighted to present the exhibition Postertown goes Postercity, a remarkable showcase of creativity. The vernissage, which took place on June 16th, was a resounding success, with a vibrant atmosphere and a remarkable display of artistic talent. Renowned graphic designers Erich Brechbühl, Fons Hickmann, Sam Steiner, Lea Hinrichs, and Sven Lindhorst-Emme, who share an unwavering passion for both posters and books, have orchestrated both the exhibition and the book project.

Postertown goes Postercity is a must-visit event for poster enthusiasts and those who simply appreciate the art of visual communication. It offers a unique opportunity to witness the beauty and diversity of these captivating posters. Join us at the exhibition and indulge in the world of extraordinary designs.

Please note the details of the exhibition:
Where: Raum für drastische Maßnamen, Oderstraße 34, 10247 Berlin, Germany
When: Exhibition duration: June 17th – July 1st, 2023
And don’t forget to grab a book 🙂

The Neubad Plakat
A Contemporary Design Phenomenon

Slanted Publishers (pub.), Erich Brechbühl (ed., design), Fons Hickmann (ed., author), Lea Hinrichs (ed.), Sam Steiner (ed., design, Sven Lindhorst-Emme (ed.), Urs Emmenegger (author), Isabelle Mauchle (author), 12 × 16 × 5 cm, 592 pages, English & German, offset printing with high pigmented black ink, stiff brochure, thread stitching, ISBN 978-3-948440-49-7, €28.– (DE)

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#ShowUs Grant

Posted on by Josephine Schroeder

Getty Images and Dove have announced today the launch of the #ShowUs Grant focused on women’s health.

The #ShowUs Grant supports diversity in creative advertising photography and videography by providing two prizes of $ 5,000.– each, along with an extensive mentoring program. It aims to amplify the voices of women, femmes, and non-binary artists. The recipients will have the opportunity to license their award-winning content through GettyImages.com and iStock.com at a 100% royalty rate. The winners will also receive guidance and mentorship from a Getty Images Art Director, be featured on the Getty Images Creative Insights website, and promoted on relevant Getty Images and iStock social channels. Applicants need to provide a portfolio, a project proposal, a biography, and complete the online application in English. Only digital submissions will be accepted.

The jury, composed of a distinguished industry panel, recognizes photographers or videographers who cover the entire spectrum of the healthcare field. All perspectives, including age, ethnicity, identity, and physical or mental abilities, are valued and warmly welcomed.

Now in its fourth consecutive year, the #ShowUs project includes a global library of images captured by women, femmes, and non-binary photographers who reject stereotypical beauty standards worldwide. This global collection is a joint initiative by Getty Images and Dove and is 100% created by women, femmes, and non-binary individuals.

#Showus Grant

Applications for the #ShowUs Grant will be accepted until July 10th, 2023. Interested participants can apply online here.

Rundgang at Stuttgart State Academy of Art and Design 2023

Posted on by joana.leite

From July 21st to July 23rd, the annual Rundgang at Stuttgart State Academy of Art and Design 2023 will take place. The Stuttgart State Academy of Art and Design (ABK Stuttgart) transforms its campus into a large exhibition space where the academy’s approximately 900 students present their recent works and projects.

During the Rundgang, students from the Architecture, Art/Art Education, Stage and Costume Design, Industrial Design, Communication and Textile Design, and Art History-Conservation study programmes give insight into the wide range of creative practices and artistic approaches this art academy has to offer. Visitors can get a glimpse behind the scenes as well as an impression of the day-to-day life at the academy.

The exhibition officially opens on Friday, July 21st, at 6 p.m. Apart from the annual award ceremony, where the Academy-Prizes, the DAAD-Scholarship and other prizes are awarded, themed tours through the faculties will be offered on Saturday, July 22nd and Sunday, July 23rd from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., beginning every full hour. The exhibition can be visited on Friday from 6 p.m. till 11 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday from noon till 8 p.m.

Rundgang at Stuttgart State Academy of Art and Design 2023

Where?
Stuttgart State Academy of Art and Design
Am Weißenhof 1 
70191 Stuttgart
Germany

When?
Friday, July 21st, 2023 until Sunday, July 23rd, 2023
Vernissage at Friday, July 21st, 2023 at 6 p.m.
Opening hours: Friday, 6 p.m. until 11 p.m.
Saturday and  Sunday from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Further information here.

Slanted in Amsterdam: KesselsKramer

Posted on by Josephine Schroeder

Exploring Amsterdam’s vibrant design scene was an absolute delight for our 41st issue of Slanted Magazine! We had the incredible opportunity to meet some of the brightest minds in this charming capital of The Netherlands. One such encounter was with Gijs van den Berg from KesselsKramer—we paid a visit to their inspiring studio, engaging in captivating conversations on all things design-related.

KesselsKramer has offices in Amsterdam and London. Currently they work for brands like ARTE, Timberland, citizenM hotels, Deutsches Museum, Hasbro, and Esporão. Gijs van den Berg is responsible for overseeing the creative output, shaping the vision of the agency, and carrying on its legacy of creating radically honest and original communication.

The work of KesselsKrammer can be found in the Slanted Magazine #41—Amsterdam. Additionally we shot a video interview with Gijs, 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: © KesselsKramer/ Slanted Publishers

100 Best Posters 22 Winners & Exhibition

Posted on by Julia Kahl

The exhibition of the 100 Best Posters 22 was inaugurated last Thursday at the Kulturforum Berlin, marking a momentous occasion in the world of poster design. This exhibition showcases the 100 winning posters from this year’s prestigious competition, the “100 Best Posters Germany Austria Switzerland.”

Since its inception in 2001, this annual competition has been organized by 100 Beste Plakate e.V. The primary objective is to recognize and honor exceptional achievements in poster design, with a focus on promoting artistically and conceptually ambitious works. Posters of various genres and printing techniques, created and published within the respective year, are eligible for submission. The competition announcement imposes no restrictions on content or form, resulting in a diverse and encompassing selection that represents the wide stylistic range of poster design in the German-speaking world.

The results of the competition are presented through an extensive exhibition tour, a yearbook publication, and a comprehensive online archive available on 100-beste-plakate.de. This multi-faceted approach ensures that the outstanding works receive the recognition and exposure they deserve. And just in time for the start of the exhibition tour: all winning posters are now showcased for the first time on typo/graphic posters, the international platform featuring (currently) 9,018 posters from 42 countries.

Don’t miss the exhibition, which will be on display from June 16th to July 9th, 2023. Visit the foyer of the Kulturforum Berlin, located at Matthäikirchplatz 10785 Berlin, and immerse yourself in the world of remarkable poster design.

 

The Neubad Plakat

Posted on by Josephine Schroeder

We are glad to introduce to you our publication The Neubad Plakat—A Contemporary Design Phenomenon, which is out today!

In the Swiss province, at the foot of picturesque mountains, on a quiet lake, a biotope of avant-garde design has formed. The self-proclaimed “Poster Town” Lucerne has managed to merge the boundaries between art and design, creating a contemporary design phenomenon in the process. We are talking about the posters for the Neubad Cultural Center, which have long since found their way out of the valley and all over the world.

The posters, in minimalist black and white, not only set contemporary design trends, but playfully transcend the boundaries of our perceptual habits. Progressive illustration and experimental typography create subcultural codes on a highly cultural level that remain unpretentious despite their artistic daring.

The Neubad Plakat is an aesthetic phenomenon and an expression of a social change that has always been expressed in fashion, music, design—in other words, in the zeitgeist. The book as a collection of curated pieces that in itself formulated a new expression of this emerged aesthetic.

Feel welcome to join us for the vernissage of the exhibition Postertown goes Postercity and the release event of The Neubad Plakat on June 16th, 2023 starting at 7 p.m. at the Raum für drastische Maßnamen (Oderstraße 34, 10247 Berlin).

The Neubad Plakat

Publisher: Slanted Publishers
Editors: Erich Brechbühl, Fons Hickmann, Lea Hinrichs, Sam Steiner, Sven Lindhorst-Emme
Authors: Fons Hickmann, Erich Brechbühl, Urs Emmenegger, Isabelle Mauchle
Preface: Fons Hickmann
Design: Erich Brechbühl, Sam Steiner
Publishing Direction: Lars Harmsen, Julia Kahl
Release: June 2023
Format: 12 × 16 cm
Volume: 592 pages
Images: 563
Language: English, German
Printer: Stober
Workmanship: Stiff brochure, thread-stitching, high pigmented black ink
ISBN 978-3-948440-49-7
Price: € 28.–

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Internship at Slanted Publishers—apply now!

Posted on by Julia Kahl

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 Praktikum im Bereich Redaktion/Grafik ab Ende August 2023 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
  • 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:

  • 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 erfolgt im Rahmen eines studienbegleitenden Pflichtpraktikums

Das Praktikum bei Slanted Publishers findet vom 28.08.–29.02.2024 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 02.07.2023 an Julia Kahl, [email protected]. Die Bewerbungsgespräche finden nach Sichtung aller Bewerbungen statt.

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Get Ready for The AI Revolution With LABASAD

Posted on by Josephine Schroeder

If you work in design and creativity, in 2023 you have probably asked yourself this question: will AI take my job? Can I compete with a machine that generates creative solutions in a matter of seconds? Should I keep training if my work will soon be automated?

Professionals wishing to start or continue training in graphic design, illustration and other creative professions are facing a year marked by fears about the future of their profession. Faced with this new reality, some institutions have begun to provide solutions to the emerging needs of professionals. LABASAD, Barcelona School of Arts and Design is a pioneering School that provides answers to these questions through its Online Masters and has already adapted its training to facilitate this: introducing Artificial Intelligence subjects to almost all of its Online Masters.

In an interview with the CEO of LABASAD, he tells us that “although the automation of routine tasks or the generation of general designs could lead to job cuts, it will also be an opportunity for those professionals who know how to adapt and introduce AI as a powerful tool to streamline creative processes.” In fact, it is becoming increasingly clear that the value of these creative professions will be outlined in three categories: originality and unique perspective (building creative solutions not based on an algorithm that repeats patterns); the ability to observe and analyze with a critical eye (having the theoretical knowledge and experience to understand when a project works and when it doesn’t); and the human ability to connect and convey emotional messages.

LABASAD has offered more than 20 Online Masters in English and Spanish specializing in Design, Creativity and Illustration since 2017. These have been created with a 100% practical methodology, with students and teachers from all over the world, such as England, Germany, New Zealand, Spain, and many other locations.

In a changing ecosystem, LABASAD stands out for a teaching staff made up of active professionals and experts in their respective sector, where many of them have worked for brands with a global presence such as Adobe, Spotify, Apple, Ikea, or Netflix. By combining their profession with teaching and thus, knowing the techniques, tools, current trends, and needs that companies demand today, they are able to offer a unique and fulfilling experience for students.

The future has already arrived with Artificial Intelligence, are you ready?

Find out more about LABASAD on their IG and their website.

Image credits: 
1. Project by LABASAD Student Eva Landaluce
2. Cocacola Project by Mark Bloom, Co-Director of the Online Master in Graphic Design and Applied Typography
3. Project by LABASAD Student VeroSanchez
4. Project by LABASAD Student Juan Manuel Cellet
5. Project by LABASAD Student Clara Berenguer
6. Project by Marina Soto, Co-Director of the Online Master in Graphic Design and Applied Typography
7. Technofocus project by Mark Bloom, Co-Director of the Online Master in Graphic Design and Applied Typography

Slanted in Amsterdam: The Rodina

Posted on by Juliane Lipp

For its 41st issue, Slanted checked out Amsterdam’s design scene and visited a selection of the city’s most brilliant minds—creatives and designers located in the charming capital of the Netherlands. Amongst others we were happy to visit Tereza and Vit from The Rodina, meet them in their studio, and talk about a lot of relevant and interesting design-related topics!

The Rodina has been researching performativity within graphic design since 2015 and coined the term performative design (in the field of visual communication) which is further described in the Action to Surface publication. In their work, Tereza and Vit often explore the spatial and interactive possibilities of virtual environments as a space for new thoughts and aesthetics that come forward from between culture and technology.

The Rodina’s work can be found in the Slanted Magazine #41—Amsterdam. Additionally we shot a video interview with them, 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: © The Rodina