Slanted Publishers is a globally recognized and acclaimed design, publishing, and media house with expertise in diverse fields. Founded in 2014 by Lars Harmsen and Julia Kahl, their commitment to excellence is evident in their exceptional publications, including books, magazines, and catalogs of various scales.

Collaborating closely with authors, artists, and editorial teams, they value the integral relationship between form and content. With their profound understanding of typography, layout, typesetting, and visual language, Slanted Publishers creates distinct visual identities for each medium, resulting in captivating design and compelling content.

Published twice a year, the acclaimed print magazine Slanted is dedicated to exploring a special topic, resulting in a publication of exceptional quality and longevity. It serves as a definitive resource for uncovering international developments in design and culture, reflecting the expertise and vision of Slanted Publishers.

Since 2004, Slanted’s influential blog and social media channels have been prominent platforms, providing daily news, updates, and showcasing inspiring portfolios from the global design scene. Over the years, more than +230 video interviews with designers and entrepreneurs have been made, forming an archive that bears witness to our time. With nearly 1 million monthly contacts, the online channels of Slanted Publishers reach the creative audience worldwide.

As a publishing house, Slanted Publishers delves into a wide array of subjects within their publications, spanning typography, photography, graphic design, and visual culture. Their perspective on design transcends mere aesthetics, embracing storytelling, idea expression, and boundary-pushing creativity. With a keen eye for contemporary design and culture, Slanted Publishers curates an exceptional collection of publications. These remarkable publications reach readers all across the world thanks to their ever-growing distribution network. They can also be found in the Slanted Shop, along with extraordinary products by emerging design talents and established producers from around the globe.

Julia joined the Slanted project in 2007. She studied Communication Design at the University of Applied Sciences in Darmstadt and lives and works in Karlsruhe. In 2014 she set up the publishing and media house Slanted Publishers together with Lars. She now oversees the commercial side of the business and all editorial content across online and print. Besides she teaches in the fields of typography and editorial design at different universities. Contact her to discuss working with us on sponsored content, commercial and media partnerships, commissioning work, publishing possibilities as well as developing new opportunities. Photo © Joe Miletzki.

Lars initiated the Slanted blog as a side project in 2004 which was followed by the first printed issue in 2005. He studied Visual Communication in Basel and Pforzheim, already founding the design agency MAGMA in Karlsruhe during his time as a student. 2014 he moved to Munich as a partner and creative director of Melville Brand Design. Since 2011 he has been a teacher for concept, layout and typography at the University of Dortmund. His nationally and internationally award-winning work focuses on typography, corporate and editorial design. Beyond that he writes for a variety of design and typography publications. In 2014 he set up the publishing and media house Slanted Publishers together with Julia. He now oversees the creative output across all sides of the business.

Julia joined the Slanted team in 2022 and takes care of distribution and sales. She is a bookseller and studied Bookselling and Publishing Management at Leipzig University of Applied Sciences (HTWK Leipzig). Being a book lover at heart, she also has many years of professional experience in the book industry. Contact her for orders and to establish new sales cooperations. She also features events and publications on our blog.

Juliane studied Communication Design at the University of Applied Sciences in Bielefeld and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in 2017. After working for a design agency for some time, she studied Editorial Design in Dortmund and graduated with a Master’s degree in 2021. While she has always worked in various design fields, her great passion lies in books, magazines, and typography. Juliane joined the Slanted team in 2022. She is a project manager as well as a graphic designer and is part of the editorial team. Contact her if you have new topics from the creative industry.

Linus is studying Communication Design at HTWG Konstanz. He joined the Slanted team for his internship in August 2024 and will be providing assistance until February 2025. While he enjoys a broad range of design disciplines, his main interests lie in the field of book design and typography.

Samira completed her bachelor’s degree in communication design at the HfG Schwäbisch Gmünd and is currently studying for her master’s in identity design at Augsburg University of Applied Sciences, which led her to join us. Her current focus is on research for Slanted #45 in the Munich archive, where she is also involved in its concept and design. As a communication designer, she appreciates the opportunity to engage with diverse topics. When she’s not immersed in design, she loves to laugh, enjoy good food, and admire beautifully designed books.

Julia Kahl and Lars Harmsen give talks about their work and experiences with Slanted Publishers at design conferences and share their knowledge in practical workshops. Find a selection of the events below. We are happy to receive inquiries at [email protected].

Over the years, Slanted has been honoured with numerous international design awards by renowned juries. We are very thankful for the recognition our work has received.