Slanted Publishers

Slanted Publishers SLANTED is a weblog and a print magazine about design and typography. Published by Slanted Publishers

Slanted Publishers is an internationally active publishing and media house founded in 2014 by Lars Harmsen and Julia Kahl. They publish the award-winning print magazine Slanted, covering international developments in design and culture twice a year. Since its establishment in 2004, the daily Slanted blog highlights events and news from an international design scene and showcases inspiring portfoli

os from all over the world. Over the years, more than 200 video interviews with designers and entrepreneurs have been made, forming an archive that bears witness to our time. In addition to the Slanted blog and magazine, Slanted Publishers initiates and creates projects such as the Yearbook of Type, tear-off calendars Typodarium and Photodarium, independent type foundry VolcanoType and other design-related projects and publications. Slanted was born from great passion and has made a name for itself across the globe.

Discover the amazing posters at  / by students of  in the class of
04/08/2024

Discover the amazing posters at / by students of in the class of

Hello all 💥 we are closing call for entries to the upcoming EXPERIMENTAL TYPE III today! 💥 Last opportunity to send in y...
31/07/2024

Hello all 💥 we are closing call for entries to the upcoming EXPERIMENTAL TYPE III today! 💥 Last opportunity to send in your work 🥰 link in bio

The Munich Print Festival 2024 wrapped up with resounding success and gratitude to all attendees! Hosted by Metapaper (m...
30/07/2024

The Munich Print Festival 2024 wrapped up with resounding success and gratitude to all attendees! Hosted by Metapaper (metapaper.io), Melville Brand Design (melvilledesign.de), and Slanted Publishers, this vibrant celebration of paper and print took place on July 17th.

The event showcased a rich tapestry of creativity, featuring contributions such as additional design and Riso printing by Markus Lange (markuslange.co), and videography by Johannes König.

Riso Studios from across Europe including DRUCKEN3000 (drucken3000.de), Herr und Frau Rio (herrundfraurio.de), La Martiennerie (lamartiennerie.com), and The Happy Club (thehappyclub.de) added their unique flair to the festival.

Noteworthy printing houses like bc.Cards , Chiemgauer Stahlstich Manufaktur (chiemgauer-stahlstich-manufaktur.de), Druckerei Vogl GmbH & Co KG (druckerei-vogl.de), MXM (mxm.de), P5 / Der Gilch (p5.glitch.me), Simon Marchner (simonmarchner.de), Sven Quaß (svenquass.de), and Werkstatt Höflich (werkstatt-hoeflich.de) further enriched the event with their exceptional craftsmanship. You could also find books from us on-site.

The Munich Print Festival 2024 truly exemplified the artistry and innovation within the print industry, leaving participants inspired and eager for more in the years to come.

Hosted by Metapaper, Melville Brand Design, and Slanted Publishers, the Munich Print Festival 2024 took place on July 17th.

For a few years the www.posterrex.com website was down. A miracle happened. We are back in the game. Nothing big, nothin...
30/07/2024

For a few years the www.posterrex.com website was down. A miracle happened. We are back in the game. Nothing big, nothing violent — just a few pictures, pure and raw. In the upcoming weeks we are going to DROP a few posters for sale.

Some more pictures (by ) from our exhibition REBEL PRINTS—The Poster Rex Manifesto. We are finaliseing on our 288 page p...
28/07/2024

Some more pictures (by ) from our exhibition REBEL PRINTS—The Poster Rex Manifesto. We are finaliseing on our 288 page publication that you can preorder now :)))
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The anthology Intertwining Practices: Lehren/Lernen/Forschen (Teaching/Learning/Researching) provides an exploration of ...
25/07/2024

The anthology Intertwining Practices: Lehren/Lernen/Forschen (Teaching/Learning/Researching) provides an exploration of the artistic-creative project +dimensions at Weißensee Academy of Art Berlin. This publication features contributions from ten editors, along with numerous co-authors and guest authors. Among them is Susan Päthke from ARTplus (eucrea.de/was-wir-tun/strukturprogramme/artplus-ausbildung-2021-2024), who examines the topic of accessibility within the university. The collection features eleven contributions that reflect the interconnections among the various practices of the artistic-design research group +dimensions (plusdimensions.kh-berlin.de). The ten editors, each representing a different discipline from Weißensee School of Art and Design Berlin (kh-berlin.de), engage individually or collaboratively in research-based teaching and/or learning research, offering insights into their work processes over the past two years. In addition to the editors, the publication includes contributions from over 100 guest authors and/or contributors from the art school and beyond. Each booklet exemplifies a quest for knowledge that is conveyed materially, formally, and discursively. The contributions address topics such as digital influences in art and design, as well as the design of teaching and learning spaces, with a focus on diversity-sensitive aspects. This publication is part of the +dimensions publications series.

Intertwining Practices: Lehren/ Lernen / Forschen

Editors: Juana Awad, Volo Bevza, Elaine Bonavia, Paulina Grebenstein, Madeleine Madej, Julian Netzer, Stefanie Rau, Henrike Uthe, Robin Rutenberg, and Thomas Ness
Publisher: Weißensee School of Art and Design Berlin
Language: German and English
Price: € 20 .–
ISBN 978-3-9816991-9-7

available at Bücherbogen am Savignyplatz, Berlin

The anthology Intertwining Practices: Lehren/ Lernen / Forschen provides an exploration of the artistic-creative project +dimensions at Weißensee Academy of Art Berlin.

We’re always thrilled to receive new type specimens, and today we’re excited to share something special with you: charac...
24/07/2024

We’re always thrilled to receive new type specimens, and today we’re excited to share something special with you: character #04 (slanted.de/product/characters04), the fourth edition of the specimag by Character Type (charactertype.com). This unique blend of a type magazine and typeface specimen showcases Character Type’s latest creations, Early Sans and Late Serif.

In this issue, you’ll find The Alphabetical Room, an intriguing exploration into writing within a 3D grid by the talented Liad Shadmi. This thought-provoking piece pushes the envelope on what we can achieve with type in a spatial context.

The magazine itself is a tactile delight. It is printed with three spot colors on rough, natural paper. As a result, it’s not just a visual feast but a sensory experience. You can purchase it in our shop and easily add this gem to your collection!

BUY HERE: http://slanted.de/product/characters04

A Spotlight on Independent Type: Our Latest Projects and Curated Selections

We’re also working on the new edition of Support Independent Type. We have carefully curated an impressive selection of typefaces and are excited to feature them.

Support Independent Type is a book about the evolving culture of type specimens. It explores the impact of type specimens on design and the typographic culture. This book acts as a manifesto for independent type foundries. Moreover, this book acts as a manifesto for independent type foundries. It showcases their work to promote freshly designed fonts and highlights why we should support them. Featuring over 400 of today’s most adventurous typography labels and designers, the book displays both physical and digital type specimens. This collection provides a glimpse into the adventurous shift within this creative industry.

Stay tuned for more details as we continue to celebrate and support the vibrant world of independent type design.

Happy typing!

We're always thrilled to receive new type specimens, and today we're excited to share something special with you: character #04.

Tomorrow is the opening of the exhibition REBEL PRINTS - THE POSTERREX MANIFESTO. You are welcome to come at OpeningThur...
24/07/2024

Tomorrow is the opening of the exhibition REBEL PRINTS - THE POSTERREX MANIFESTO. You are welcome to come at

Opening
Thursday, July 25, 2024, 7 PM
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Exhibition Dates
Running from July 26, 2024, to September 22, 2024
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Workshops
Rebel Prints: Meet the Makers
Thursday, August 22, 2024, 5-8 PM
Workshop for adults. Cost: 25 Euros (including entrance fee). Registration required.
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Workshop: Be a Rebel (Print)
Thursday, September 12, 2024, 5-8 PM
Workshop for young people aged 16 and above. Cost: 8 Euros (including entrance fee). Registration required.
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Workshop
Saturday, September 14, 2024, 2-5 PM
Workshop for adults. Cost: 15 Euros (including entrance fee). Registration required.

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Poster Rex was founded in 2014 by Markus Lange and Lars Harmsen following a screen printing workshop in Cuba. In the years that followed, the two designers conducted numerous printing sessions and workshops around the world, inviting local designers to create experimental posters.

With set themes from politics, current events, and social issues, the focus was primarily on one thing: attitude! The result is an impressive testament to the enduring power of creativity and the deeply human capacity for hope, often coupled with a call to take concrete actions and get involved.

The poster collection now includes over 3,000 unique pieces. All posters are hand-printed using the screen printing process. The exhibition showcases a selection of around 100 pieces chosen by Lange/Harmsen.

The Klingspor Museum’s latest exhibition Same Bold Stories? uncovers the hidden narratives of women and q***r individual...
23/07/2024

The Klingspor Museum’s latest exhibition Same Bold Stories? uncovers the hidden narratives of women and q***r individuals in type design. Running from July 20th to November 24th, 2024, this exhibition reveals the contributions of those who have long been overshadowed in a field traditionally dominated by men.

For years, the history of type design was largely told from a male perspective, overlooking the significant work of women like Anna Simons, Erika Giovanna Klien, and Gudrun Zapf-von Hesse. Within the museum’s collection, the works of Elizabeth Friedländer, Ilse Schüle, and Anna Maria Schildbach, among others, are now being brought to the forefront. These designers, along with numerous students from Rudolf von Larisch’s and Rudolf Koch’s classes, are receiving long-overdue recognition.

Same Bold Stories? bridges historical contributions with contemporary innovations by FLINTA* (female, le***an, inter*, trans*, and agender) designers. Émilie Aurat (emilieaurat.com), Jin-Hoo Park, Golnar Kat-Rahmani (katrahmani.com), and Nat Pyper (natpyper.com) are among the many names shaping today’s international type scene. These designers challenge traditional norms, blending craft and art, and sparking new ways of thinking about type design and typography.

The exhibition presents a tapestry of interwoven historical and contemporary perspectives, embodying a “messy history” approach. It acknowledges that historiography is rarely complete and aims to shed light on the fragments that form a fuller, richer picture of type design’s evolution. By placing different perspectives side by side, the exhibition invites viewers to reinterpret history through a more inclusive lens.

Accompanying the exhibition is a book, set to release on August 23rd, featuring essays and interviews with contemporary figures like ALT.tf (alt-tf.com), Nadine Chahine (arabictype.com), Katharina Koch (katharinako.ch), Laura Meseguer (laurameseguer.com), and Teal Triggs (rca.ac.uk/more/staff/professor-teal-triggs). This publication offers deeper insights into the theoretical aspects of the exhibited works, emphasizing the ongoing dialog in type design historiography.

Developed in collaboration with the design studio turbo type and the feminist collective +FEM (plusfem-collective.com), and sponsored by the Kulturfonds FrankfurtRheinMain (kulturfonds-frm.de), Same Bold Stories? is more than an exhibition. It is a reimagining of type design’s narrative, honoring the creativity and influence of women and q***r designers who have shaped the field. The Klingspor Museum (klingspor-museum.de) invites visitors to explore these untold stories and celebrate the diverse voices that continue to redefine type design.

Same Bold Stories?—Type Design by Women and Qu**rs in the 20th and 21st Centuries

When?
July, 20th to November 24th, 2024

Where?
Klingspor Museum
Herrnstraße 80
63065 Offenbach am Main

The Klingspor Museum’s latest exhibition, Same Bold Stories?, uncovers the hidden narratives of women and q***r individuals in type design.

WOW! We are so happy about the amazing submissions for the upcoming SLANTED EXPERIMENTAL TYPE III✌🥰 You can still join t...
23/07/2024

WOW! We are so happy about the amazing submissions for the upcoming SLANTED EXPERIMENTAL TYPE III✌🥰 You can still join this issue now 👉 LINK IN BIO.
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21/07/2024

Thanks to .ehe for being at the MUNICH PRINT FESTIVAL ( ) and sending us those nice pictures!

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Discover the essential guide to bookmaking and publishing with How to Book in Berlin 📓. This comprehensive resource prov...
17/07/2024

Discover the essential guide to bookmaking and publishing with How to Book in Berlin 📓.

This comprehensive resource provides valuable insights into research methods, funding strategies, production techniques, and distribution approaches, all informed by seasoned publishers. With its second edition following its initial release in 2023 (www.slanted.de/product/how-to-book-in-berlin) , How to Book in Berlin aims to ease the challenges of creating artists’ books and to cultivate connections within dynamic creative communities. Dive into mastering the art of bookmaking today. Available now at einBuch.haus.

👥 Contributors include Vanessa Adler (Argobooks), Franziska Brandt & Moritz Grünke (Gloria Glitzer & We Make It), Ipek Burçak (Well Gedacht Publishing), Andreas Bülhoff (sync.ed), Jonas von Lenthe (Wirklichkeit Books), Anja Lutz (The Green Box) and many more.

Published by: Small Editions
Editors: Hanson Coleman and Hannah Yukiko Pierce
Design: Jae Kyung Kim
Risograph: we make it, Berlin
Price: €20.00

➡️ Buy here: https://einbuch.haus/products/how-to-book-in-berlin



https://www.slanted.de/how-to-book-in-berlin/

How to Book in Berlin is a guide to bookmaking and publishing, offering practical advice from experienced contributors

Hello all...join the call for entries to our upcoming publication EXPERIMENTAL TYPE III >>> Link in bio
17/07/2024

Hello all...join the call for entries to our upcoming publication EXPERIMENTAL TYPE III >>> Link in bio

Schaubau is an international summer school held in the heart of Dessau, the Bauhaus city, since 2018. This NEUROPA desig...
16/07/2024

Schaubau is an international summer school held in the heart of Dessau, the Bauhaus city, since 2018. This NEUROPA design camp is aimed at designers from all disciplines, offering different workshops over three days.

When, if not now? Who, if not you? Where, if not here? Climate change and the environment, health, the economy, social justice, equality, peace, globalization, values and rights, the rule of law, security, digital change, democracy, migration, education, culture, youth, and sports... these are what Europe stands for. But what are YOUR topics on Europe? What does your Europe look like? What is your creative commentary on the Europe you want to live in? 🇪🇺

Join Schaubau and design your personal key visual on the NEUROPA theme! Choose between three different design techniques: an environmentally friendly risoposter, screen printing on paper or fabric, or a photograph as a holographic image in downtown Dessau (LED flash stick). The engaging supporting program will ensure sunny summer days in the province, so don’t forget your laptop and swimming gear! 🌞

SCHAUBAU: NEUROPA WORKSHOPS 2024

📅 When?
Thursday, August 29th until Saturday, August 31st. 2024

📍 Where?
Bauhaus Dessau
Gropiusallee 38
06846 Dessau-Roßlau
Germany

📝 What?
Workshop 1 / Alexander Branczyck /Risograph
Workshop 2 / Jennifer Becker / LED-FLashstick
Workshop 3 / Alexander L**h / Stencil

Book here: www.schaubau-dessau.de

Join the NEUROPA workshops from August 29th to August 31st in Dessau and create your key visual using various techniques.

Making decisions on what is going to be in the Vitrine of our upcoming exhibition of  at , opening 25th of July         ...
16/07/2024

Making decisions on what is going to be in the Vitrine of our upcoming exhibition of at , opening 25th of July

I have seen these pictures of Karl Lagerfeld's library in Paris many years ago and was happy to rediscover them a few da...
14/07/2024

I have seen these pictures of Karl Lagerfeld's library in Paris many years ago and was happy to rediscover them a few days ago. I remember we even sent him a copy of our first book VERSUS ( , @) published by some 30 years ago...

Photos by , recently posted by .to.last

We just launched the CALL FOR ENTRIES EXPERIMENTAL TYPE III (link in bio). Join now💥 1. 2. Anton Abo3. .psd4.           ...
13/07/2024

We just launched the CALL FOR ENTRIES EXPERIMENTAL TYPE III (link in bio). Join now💥
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After the success of the first two editions (slanted.de/product/slanted-magazine-40-experimental-type-2-0), Experimental...
10/07/2024

After the success of the first two editions (slanted.de/product/slanted-magazine-40-experimental-type-2-0), Experimental Type is now set to become a series of publications. Working in collaboration with students from FH Dortmund under the direction of Professor Lars Harmsen, the team is currently preparing the third edition. This call for entries aims to provide an opportunity for all interested parties to participate in this upcoming issue.

Experimental Type explores experimental design strategies within typography and graphic design. The publication features projects that integrate accidents into the design process, works that embrace mistakes and imprecision, and fonts that originate from a specific concept or system—ultimately showcasing designs that experiment or take unconventional paths. It presents cutting-edge approaches and new experimental techniques, ranging from processing to AI-generated typefaces and variable fonts.

Graphic designers, illustrators, journalists, authors, and artists are encouraged to submit (forms.slanted.de/call-for-entries-experimental-type-3) their artwork along with a statement or quote explaining their work. Essays or articles are also very welcome, please submit your idea via email ([email protected])! Submissions are open until 📅 July 31st, 2024.

After the submission deadline, all contributions will be curated and reviewed. We will contact you if your work is selected for inclusion. The magazine is scheduled for publication in February 2025.

⭐️ JOIN ISSUE & SUBMIT HERE: forms.slanted.de/call-for-entries-experimental-type-3

Experimental Type 2.0 deals with experimental design strategies, printed in black and white and this time further some additional work.

We are happy to announce and invite you all...REBEL PRINTSThe Poster Rex ManifestoatNEUES MUSEUM NÜRNBERGKUNST UND DESIG...
09/07/2024

We are happy to announce and invite you all...

REBEL PRINTS
The Poster Rex Manifesto

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NEUES MUSEUM NÜRNBERG
KUNST UND DESIGN
Luitpoldstrasse 5
90402 Nuremberg

26. July – 22. September 2024
Opening, 25. September 2024, 19:00

Poster Rex was founded in 2014 by Markus Lange and Lars Harmsen after a screen printing workshop in Cuba. In the following years, the two designers conducted numerous printing sessions and workshops around the world, inviting local designers to create experimental posters. Each session focused on predetermined themes from politics, current events, and social issues, emphasizing one thing above all: attitude! What emerged is an impressive testament to the enduring power of creativity and the deeply human capacity for hope, often accompanied by a call to take concrete actions. The poster collection now includes over 3,000 unique pieces.

This exhibition is dedicated to all those who live in countries where the government restricts the right to protest. There, where art becomes the weapon of choice for the brave and the bold. These poster artists are agents of dissent, challenging the very foundations of the regime. Their art is a form of resistance, a weapon in the fight for freedom and democracy. By risking their freedom and their lives to create political posters, they embody the eternal struggle between power and the powerless, between tyranny and justice. They remind us that the struggle for human rights is not just a political or legal battle, but a moral one, a battle between the forces of good and evil, between the oppressor and the oppressed. These artists are not just creators of art, but warriors of the spirit, who remind us that even in the darkest of times, the human spirit can triumph over the forces of darkness."

A cooperation of Neues Museum Nürnberg with Poster Rex and bayern design







From July 18th to 21st, the Folkwang University of the Arts will hold its Rundgang—the annual exhibition of photography ...
09/07/2024

From July 18th to 21st, the Folkwang University of the Arts will hold its Rundgang—the annual exhibition of photography and design. Visitors can anticipate a large-scale exhibition with a diverse supporting program. With over 300 participating students, the Folkwang Rundgang offers a comprehensive look into the disciplines of photography, industrial design, and communication design. Numerous collaborative projects with students from Folkwang's music, dance, and drama disciplines will also be on display. Alongside the exhibition, there will be a varied support program including brunch, workshops, performances, and guided tours. Admission is free.

The program will be available shortly on rundgang.folkwang-uni.de and on Instagram (instagram.com/folkwang_rundgang)

Folkwang Rundgang 2024

When?
Thursday, July 18 until Sunday, July 21, 2024
Opening hours:
Thursday, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday, noon to 10 p.m.
Saturday, noon to 8 p.m.
Sunday, noon to 7 p.m.

Where?
Folkwang University of the Arts
Zollverein World Heritage Site Campus
Martin-Kremmer-Straße 21
45327 Essen
Germany

Photo: Hanna Andal
Poster design: Kim Süß

From July 18th to 21st, the Folkwang University of the Arts will hold its Rundgang—the annual exhibition of photography and design.

We’re celebrating 10 years of Slanted Publishers and 20 years of Slanted as a blog! Join us for our summer fest! 🌞📅 Date...
08/07/2024

We’re celebrating 10 years of Slanted Publishers and 20 years of Slanted as a blog! Join us for our summer fest! 🌞
📅 Date: July 12th, 2024
🕒 Time: 15:00–21:00
📍 Where: Nördliche Uferstraße 4-6, 76189 Karlsruhe
Come and see where the magic happens! 🌟 It’s your chance to meet the team in person and explore our workspace.
Looking for deals? We’ve got you covered! 🛍️ Browse through our current collection, special editions, and rare issues at unbeatable prices. Plus, get a sneak peek at our latest releases and upcoming projects! 📚
Enjoy some chill tunes and refreshing drinks as we spend a few hours filled with inspiration and engaging conversations.

Slanted began as a blog in 2004, and in 2005, we published our first magazine—a digital print given away for free at . I...
07/07/2024

Slanted began as a blog in 2004, and in 2005, we published our first magazine—a digital print given away for free at . In 2014, Lars Harmsen and Julia Kahl founded Slanted Publishers. This year, we are celebrating our 20th anniversary in Karlsruhe with a small party on Friday, July 12th.

Currently, we're working on the Type Fashion issue, set to release in autumn. By Spring 2025, we aim to publish our 45th issue, dedicated to Cairo.

Now, we have a big question for you: should we create a MASSIVE COMPENDIUM that brings together the best of our work? Would you support a Kickstarter campaign if we decide to move forward with this project?

NO TYPE TODAY. BUT PICTURES FROM STROMBOLI. When I saw this foto of  this morning I immediately thought of my sailing tr...
06/07/2024

NO TYPE TODAY. BUT PICTURES FROM STROMBOLI. When I saw this foto of this morning I immediately thought of my sailing trip (.violeta). Back then, a careless film crew started a fire that caused brutal damage. Madness!
I started working on my book, wrote a lot, but had no time to finish design. Instead I am pushing forward the book REBEL PRINTS — THE POSTER REX MANIFESTO together with Markus Lange (more to be shown soon).

Do you agree? What else?I found this in a book that I opened, this printed card fell out. Design Quentin Bodin.
03/07/2024

Do you agree? What else?
I found this in a book that I opened, this printed card fell out. Design Quentin Bodin.

Stuttgart State Academy of Art and Design: RundgangStudent Exhibition from 19th to 21st July 2024From 19th to 21st July ...
03/07/2024

Stuttgart State Academy of Art and Design: Rundgang
Student Exhibition from 19th to 21st July 2024

From 19th to 21st July 2024, the Stuttgart State Academy of Art and Design (abk-stuttgart.de) invites you to its annual “Rundgang” at the Weißenhof Campus. For a long weekend, the approximately 900 ABK students will open their studios and classrooms to present their current works and the latest projects in the fields of Architecture, Design, Art/Art Education and Art-History-Conservation. Award ceremonies, guided tours and other exciting activities are part of the program.

The “Rundgang” officially opens on Friday, July 19th, at 6 p.m. with a greeting by Prof. Dr. Prof. h.c. mult. Eva-Maria Seng (abk-stuttgart.de/aktuell/neuigkeiten/news-single-view/aktuell/show/News/die-abk-stuttgart-bekommt-mit-eva-maria-seng-eine-neue-rektorin.html), the new Rector of ABK. State Secretary Arne Braun from the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Science, Research and the Arts will give the welcoming address, which will be followed by the award ceremony, where a number of prizes, including the Academy Prize, the DAAD Prize and the Performance Art Prize, will be presented.

The exhibition is open from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday and from noon to 8 p.m on Saturday and Sunday. Themed tours through the faculties will be offered on Saturday and Sunday, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., beginning every full hour.

Stuttgart State Academy of Art and Design: Rundgang 2024

When?
Friday, July 19th until Sunday, July 21st 2024
Opening: Friday, July 19th 2024 at 6 p.m.
Opening hours: Friday, 6 p.m until 11 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, noon until 8 p.m.

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

For further information here: abk-stuttgart.de

From 19th to 21st July 2024, the Stuttgart State Academy of Art and Design (ABK Stuttgart) invites you to its annual “Rundgang."

The winners of the 13th GRANSHAN Type Design Competition have been announced.Every two years, the competition recognizes...
02/07/2024

The winners of the 13th GRANSHAN Type Design Competition have been announced.

Every two years, the competition recognizes exceptional typefaces from scripts beyond Latin. The awards ceremony, titled Common Characters: GRANSHAN (granshan.com) Talks & Ceremony, took place on June 17th in Reading, where the GRANSHAN Foundation unveiled the winners. A panel of over 60 judges evaluated submissions across ten script categories through a rigorous three-stage process.

Ana Sanikidze (instagram.com/wickedletters), who completed her Masters in Typeface Design at the University of Reading three years ago, returned to receive the Grand Prize of 3,000 Euros for her typeface Adapter Georgian (rosettatype.com/AdapterGeorgian). She also received a second prize for Nocturno Georgian (typotheque.com/fonts/nocturno/georgian). Reflecting on her achievement, Ana expressed her delight: “It feels amazing, I’m still flabbergasted. I like the fact that I got the award in Reading, a place that still feels a bit like home to me.”

In addition to the grand prize, there were 9 first-place, 16 second-place, and 9 third-place winners, along with 24 Special Mentions.

Veronika Burian, chair of GRANSHAN, noted, “The competition’s standards have always been exceptionally high; only truly outstanding typeface developments receive awards.” This year, Toshi Omagari, serving as co-chair alongside Burian, highlighted Ana Sanikidze’s success: “The jury was impressed by how well Ana Sanikidze has translated the concept of a sans serif into a text font. Her typeface Adapter Georgian is modern, very legible, and adheres to the principles of Georgian proportions.”

The GRANSHAN Type Design Competition stands as the premier professional competition dedicated exclusively to non-Latin typefaces, including categories for non-Latin/Latin combinations and multiscript designs. New additions this year included a Georgian script group and an expanded Southeast Asian script group covering Burmese, Lao, Khmer, and Thai.

Special recognition was given to the Armenian Script Group, which received the 13th Edik Ghabuzyan Lifetime Achievement Award for Armenian Type Design. The competition facilitated free submissions for type designers, with entry fees sponsored by GRANSHAN.

At the conclusion of the Common Characters: GRANSHAN Talks & Ceremony, GRANSHAN President Boris Kochan (boriskochan.de) announced plans to present the Lifetime Honor Medal to Edik Ghabuzyan (gheafonts.com/product-category/designers/edik-ghabuzyan) at the Mesrop Mashtoz Institute of Ancient Manuscripts in Armenia on September 7th. Additionally, a study trip to Armenia is scheduled from September 5th to 13th, organized by the GRANSHAN Foundation e.V. in collaboration with other institutions such as the Typographische Gesellschaft München (tgm-online.de).

Further details here: granshan.com

Every two years, the GRANSHAN Type Design Competition recognizes exceptional typefaces from scripts beyond Latin.

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