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Verein für die Schwarze Kunst

Association for the Black Arts

The Verein für die Schwarze Kunst (Association for the Black Arts), established in 2013, is dedicated to preserving traditional letterpress printing and…

22.11.2024 – designeducationpublications

Yearbook of Type #7

Plant Edition

Building on the success of its predecessors, the Yearbook of Type #7 presents an updated design concept that features new interfaces and…

21.11.2024 – designpublicationstypography

Internship at Slanted Publishers—apply now!

24.02.25–29.08.25

Du liebst Typografie und Editorial Design und möchtest in einem internationalen Verlag arbeiten? Dann bist du bei uns genau richtig! Wir vergeben…

18.11.2024 – designeducationmiscellaneous

From Cold Steel to Colorful Art: The Unique Vision of Designer Mati Sipiora 

Lottery & Interview

Meet Mati Sipiora, a rising designer from Northern Poland whose distinctive furniture brand is redefining the possibilities of steel. Founded in December…

15.11.2024 – designinterviewlottery

Some Magazine #19—Ready

A Magazine for Visual Inventors

The 19th issue of Some Magazine explores the concept of endings—whether long-awaited, sudden, surprising, predictable, dramatic, or quiet. In his famous poem…

14.11.2024 – designillustrationpublicationstypography

Museum der Dinge

New permanent exhibition

The Werkbundarchiv – Museum der Dinge opens its new permanent exhibition on the Deutscher Werkbund and 20th- and 21st-century product and design…

12.11.2024 – designeducationevents

DDC Salon NRW

Frauen im Design

On November 28th, 2024, the DDC Salon NRW will host an event at the NRW Forum Düsseldorf. Titled Frauen im Design –…

11.11.2024 – designeducationevents

PENNY Price Packs

Typographic Packaging Design

Packaging is a tricky topic: it needs to appeal to the consumer, speak to them directly, and ideally convince them to buy…

08.11.2024 – design

German Design Graduates 2024

Dare to Design.

The exhibition “Dare to Design” by the German Design Council at the Museum Angewandte Kunst in Frankfurt presents the most outstanding works…

06.11.2024 – designeducationevents

ADC Creative Club 2024

So Future

Outstanding work from northern German design universities will be showcased by students at the ADC Creative Club—a place to discuss, connect, and…

05.11.2024 – designevents

Limited Special Edition Type Fashion

Ucon Acrobatics Crossbody Bag

In collaboration with the Berlin-based brand Ucon Acrobatics, we’ve created a limited special edition on occasion of the release of Slanted Magazine…

04.11.2024 – designmiscellaneouspublications

Typeface of the Month: Lavigne Nova

By Retype

Check out our new Typeface of the Month: Lavigne Nova! Lavigne was designed between 2003 and 2006 by Ramiro Espinoza and was…

01.11.2024 – typography

Recap Creative Paper Conference 2024

Where Print Shows Its True Strength

This year’s Creative Paper Conference showcased the undeniable power and relevance of print in today’s communication landscape. Attendees were treated to a…

31.10.2024 – designevents

Málaga Type 2024

Fifth Edition of the Typography and Editorial Design Event

Organized by Rayitas Azules, a top Spanish blog on typography and editorial design, Málaga Type v.5 will take place at the Cervezas…

30.10.2024 – designeventspublicationstypography

100 Jahre Gestaltung in Mannheim

Rückblick, Einblick, Ausblick

The Faculty of Design celebrates its 100-year journey alongside this year’s annual exhibition. From its beginnings as the Free Academy of Fine…

30.10.2024 – designeventspublications

Slanted Magazine #44—Type Fashion

Autumn/Winter 24/25

Slanted Magazine #44—Type Fashion explores the intersection of typography and fashion. The issue explores the boundaries of conventional design, embracing cutting-edge typography…

29.10.2024 – designinterviewpublicationstypography