Slanted Publishers

05/12/2025

🎁 Looking for a gift for a special design-lover you know, with barely any space left on the bookshelf? Every now and then, we step beyond publishing and collaborate with incredible artists and makers to create limited Slanted clothing pieces — and we’ve gathered our favorites for you.

The #46—Cairo Hoodie, #41—Amsterdam Longsleeve, and our #38—Colours Sweater are available in multiple sizes, and the #44—Type Fashion Bag comes in a range of colors.

Treat yourself or someone special to these rare Slanted items. Shop now: slanted.de/collectors-items/

Huge thanks to artists , , and for their striking designs — and to , , and for crafting these pieces with such care and quality.

04/12/2025

Created by students, for students, the Design History Reader grapples with the paradox that while historians intentionally craft historical discourse based on collective knowledge, it often remains bound to a singular perspective.

This collaborative publication on design history serves as a diverse resource, showcasing deep research into past case studies from all over the globe, specifically articulated through the student voice. The texts demonstrate the practical, ubiquitous applications of design theory and are supported by inspiring visuals from archives all over the world.

Selected topics include Women Artists in the Soviet Avant-Garde, The Rise and Fall of Post-war Japanese Feminist Art, The Impact of Colonization on Taiwanese Graphic Design, The Overlooked Impact of Afrofuturism and many more.

The Project was led and edited by Kristen Coogan, Associate Professor of Art and Graphic Design at Boston University, who applies the department’s pluralistic approach to the topic. The course began as a curricular revision and evolved into a new form of design history pedagogy. Already a part of Boston University’s graphic design curriculum, this student-focused reader is an excellent choice for course adoption, or for the bookshelf of an independent aspiring designer.

Contributors include: Annabella Pugliese, Bella Bennet, Charles Li, Dar Saravia, Ellen Johnson, Flora Kerner, Grace Chong, Haya AlMajali, Julia Cheung, Kristina Shumilina, Lauren Had, Leila Garner, Maidha Salman, Natalie Seitz, Rayne Schulman, Rhea Jauhar, Rashina Wang, Sheryl Peng, Sophie Zimbler, Tzu-Hsuan Huang, Winnie Mei, Xiuqi Ran, Yue Luo.

Design History Reader

Publisher: Onomatopee Projects
Editing: Kristen Coogan
Design: Kristen Coogan, Alexina Federhen
Volume: 324 pages
Format: 170 × 240 mm
Print and Binding: BALTO print
Workmanship: Softcover
Paper Inside: Holmen BOOK Cream, 80 g/m²
Typefaces: Grot10, Mencken and Space Mono
Language: English
ISBN: 978-94-93382-08-4

Read more on Instagram and order here.

slanted.de/design-history-reader/

This collaborative publication on design history serves as a diverse resource, showcasing deep research into past case studies from all over.

04/12/2025

We’re thrilled that Imagine received an award at the DDC AWARD 2025! 💛✨ was at the ceremony and accepted the award on behalf of the team.

The award was ceremoniously presented by the German Design Council on November 14, 2025 in Wiesbaden, celebrating the transformative power of design. Over 330 guests attended an inspiring symposium and the gala, honoring projects that show how designers take responsibility and shape the future.

Imagine — Embracing Chaos and Possibility in a Planetary Emergency explores life in times of global crisis through conversations, reflections, and interdisciplinary perspectives.

Published with the support of .exchange.

Buy here: slanted.de/imagine-3

(pub.), .seisser, Lars Harmsen (design), 12 × 19 cm, 160 pages, English, offset printing by , ISBN: 978-3-948440-89-3, Price: € 28.–

📸 Event photos .nelis

01/12/2025

Call for Entries: Submit Your Boldest Typographic Experiments Now → https://mailchi.mp/slanted/c4e-experimental-type-4

01/12/2025

The German Football Association () has undergone a design transformation ⚡️
Its new brand identity embraces both heritage and progress—from a fresh color palette to a fully variable typeface ✨ that captures the emotion and dynamism of the game. Developed in collaboration with , the redesign connects the past and the future through energy, clarity, and inclusivity ⚽️.

We conducted an interview with Holger Merk, Head of Brand Department / Staff Unit, DFB GmbH, to find out more about the redesign.

“Sport is where our passion lives: full of energy and emotion, and that’s exactly what the design should express […] In Sport, that means bold neon on deep green, dynamic use of our variable typeface, and a grid-style Supersign for extra movement and impact.”

💡 Read the full interview on our blog: slanted.de/the-new-dfb-brand-identity

28/11/2025

Latent Figures is a catalogue of automatic ideas — a collection of signs from an unknown memory. Our almost-sold-out publication by Jannis Maroscheck is available at a super special price with 70% off this weekend only. With this sort-of-dictionary, Maroscheck creates a visual language that blends pragmatic graphic design aesthetics with elusive imagery. A collection of shapes that often approximate something we know or understand, but their meaning doesn‘t quite want to resolve, they revolve around themselves, somewhere between meaning and nonsense. Offering a space to project one’s own imagination.

Latent Figures
€34 → €10
28.11.–30.11.25, 24:00 (UTC+1)

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Our almost-sold-out publication by Jannis Maroscheck is available at a super special price with 70% off this weekend only.

27/11/2025

Our Open House celebrating the release of Slanted Magazine #46—Cairo was truly unforgettable—and we’re still glowing from the energy, conversations, and amazing people who joined us.

The evening kicked off in the best possible way: with great music, good drinks, and delicious food by EAT HAPPY, setting the perfect warm and cozy atmosphere for everyone to unwind, mingle, and celebrate.

We were then excited to dive into two inspiring talks. Markus Lange opened the program by sharing the story behind his photographic series Tayara—The Kites That Flew Too High. During his time in Cairo at the height of the pandemic, colorful kites filled the skies above the city’s rooftops—symbols of joy, freedom, and brief escape for children and families. Shortly after, the Egyptian government banned them, citing accidents and even fears of “espionage.” Lange’s photographs capture this delicate interplay between freedom and restriction, playfulness and politics, transformation and control.

Following this, Dirk Altenkirch took us back to his unforgettable journey through Egypt in 1983. His photographs and portraits from that weeks-long trip offer rare and intimate glimpses into everyday life far from tourist paths—moments that, strikingly, have changed very little to this day. His stories and images provided a unique historical counterpoint to Cairo’s contemporary creative scene.

A major highlight of the evening was the exclusive screening of Cairo Unscripted—Exploring Cairo’s Past, Present, and Creative Future,edited with incredible care and precision by the talented team at NTSAL Chamber of Design. The film offered a vivid, emotional, and unscripted look behind the scenes of our team’s journey to Cairo—and into the people, places, and stories that shaped this issue.

We loved seeing so many of you browse our shelves, discover fresh releases, and even snag limited and sold-out editions available only at the event. Most of all, we’re grateful for the warm conversations, the laughs, and the inspiring exchanges we shared throughout the night.

A huge thank-you to everyone who joined us—you made the evening truly special. ❤️
We can’t wait to welcome you back for the next Slanted Open House!

See pictures here:

Our Open House celebrating the release of Slanted Magazine #46—Cairo was truly unforgettable—and we’re still glowing

27/11/2025

Last week we celebrated our Release Party & Open House for Slanted Magazine #46—Cairo, and it was such a great night! ✨ With good music, great drinks, and amazing food by , our studio quickly filled with friends, readers, and creatives from the community.

We loved seeing you browse our shelves, discover new releases, and grab special editions you can only find here. It was a joy to meet so many of you, chat about design and books, and share the energy that makes this space feel so alive.
Highlights of the evening included presenting his series Tayara—The Kites That Flew Too High, and sharing rare impressions from his 1983 journey through Egypt. We also screened our film Cairo Unscripted—Exploring Cairo’s Past, Present, and Creative Future, beautifully edited by .

Thanks to everyone who stopped by—you truly made the night special. ❤️ Can’t wait for the next one!

26/11/2025

Typography shapes public space through machine-made, flawless letterforms.
But what happens when it doesn’t?

Nothing To See Here is 2024 Bachelor project at created through a digital journey around the world. Using randomized GPS data and Google Street View, he collected 300 images of handwritten typography from all continents. Sorted by location, writing system, tools, purpose, and population density, the project highlights the often-overlooked, functional handwriting found in public space.

The result:
📚 A 660-page archive
📖 An 80-page booklet
🗺️ Eight foldable posters — one for each chapter

Supervised by Julian Zimmermann () and Prof. Rolf Eusterschulte ()

Book
289×203×70 mm · 660 pages
Print: HRD Reprodienst GmbH
Paper: Munken Print White 100g
Cover: Silver screenprint on bookbinding linen
Binding: Feinbuchbinderei Vehse ()

Booklet
289×133×30 mm · 80 pages
Print & Binding: Stork GmbH
Paper: Munken Print White 80g
Cover: Laser-printed 130g Silver Carton

Posters
578×407×1 mm · 8 posters
Print & Binding: Stork GmbH
Paper: 60g Plotting Paper

Typeface: Diatype by
CGI:

24/11/2025

ALT Erogenous is a bold display serif that balances sharp contrast with seductive curvature. Designed to draw focus, its high-impact letterforms feature pronounced stroke contrast, sensual serifs, and a strong base structure provoking visual tension and intrigue. With 484 glyphs, support for 219 Latin languages, and coverage of Latin Extended-A and 95% of Latin Plus, it’s a typeface built to tempt.

Designer Eunice Su takes inspiration from the hand-painted signage and deep-rooted craft traditions of Tainan, Taiwan. Living amongst ceramics, lantern-making and traditional artisans fostered her sensitivity to form, material, and texture. The elegant, suave shapes of ALT Erogenous carry this heritage forward, translating vernacular influences into a contemporary, striking display serif.

ALT Type Foundry was established with a purpose: to partner with type designers from backgrounds under-represented within the industry. By collaborating with talents like Eunice Su, they craft unique, forward-thinking typefaces fit for purpose; optimised for both digital and printed spaces. ALT Erogenous embodies this ethos: a typeface that is both deeply rooted in tradition and sharply attuned to modern design needs.

ALT Erogenous is now available to trial for free.

ALT Erogenous by Taiwanese Type Designer Eunice Su

Foundry: ALT.tf
Type Designer:Eunice Su
Graphic Design: Giulia Boggio
Campaign Direction: Amber Weaver
Release: 09/25, currently single weight in otf format

Photo Credits
Producer & Art Director: Jake Martin
Photographer: Lindsay Ellary
Lighting Director: Oliver Matich
Set Design: Olivcia Giles
Beauty: Grace Ellington
Nails: Hannah B Manicures
Set Assistant: .osew
Models: Milly Cope and Charlotte Robinson
Thank you: Buttress & Sn**ch

Read here: slanted.de/alt-erogenous/

Designed to draw focus, its high-impact letterforms feature pronounced stroke contrast, sensual serifs, and a strong base structure.

20/11/2025

Can we use typographic points to measure objects? Come find out in Taipei.

We’re excited to invite you to nearly two weeks of typographic celebrations at — featuring the asian launch of Support Independent Type II from , a Three Dots Type pop-up, a talk, and a hands-on review of books and type specimens.

Organised by and curated by Marian Misiak ().

Event schedule:
• Bookshop exhibition (VIP tour + opening): November 20 (Thu), 14:00–17:00
• Exhibition period: November 20 (Thu) – December 1 (Mon)
• Bookshop talk: November 21 (Fri), 19:30
• Workshop : November 22 (Sat), 13:00–14:30