From May 31st to June 4th, Luxembourg City will host the European Design Festival 2023. Design Luxembourg, the association that organizes the festival, has planned five days of diverse and varied events to which creative professionals from all over Europe and the public are invited. On the program? Conferences, studio visits, workshops, a designers’ market and exhibitions, but also two unmissable evenings acknowledging the best in design. On June 1st, local talent and Luxembourg creations will be honored at the Luxembourg Design Awards, which will reward all design disciplines. Then, on June 3 ..read more

We are happy to introduce Ho Ho Ho Chi Minh—a compelling book that offers a profound glimpse into modern Vietnam and provides valuable lessons for turbulent times by combining insightful quotes from Ho Chí Minh with Michael Herman’s captivating photographs. “It is a sign of wisdom to negotiate instead of fighting” spoke Ho Chí Minh, Vietnamese revolutionary and politician. He died in 1969 during the Vietnam War and did not live to see the withdrawal of the American invaders and the reunification of his beloved homeland. As prime minister and president until his death, he determined the destiny ..read more

This year we had again the pleasure to be invited to the opening of Design Monat Graz (Design Month Graz), which takes place every year in the UNESCO City of Design Graz. It celebrates design and emphasizes its importance in the city, the region, in everyday life, and its relevance in making a change and an impact in the worlds and enviroments current state. It provides a space for innovative projects—be it experimental or commercial—and thus heightens the perception of the meaning of design. In 2023 the topic of Design Monat was REVOLUTION, asking in what way design could influence revolution ..read more

The 28th Leipziger Typotage 2023 celebrated the different facets of the pleasure of typography, from the desire for tactile experiences in the digital age through calligraphy and letterpress, to the pleasure of experimenting with new techniques and exploring new perspectives. We had the honor to take part in the event at the Museum for the Printing Arts in Leipzig on last Saturday, May 13th. It was a day full of various inspiring talks on typeface design, visual communication, and typography research. The event began with a talk by Swiss designer and letterpress printer Dafi Kühne, who di ..read more

Recently we had the opportunity to visit the Buchbinderei Schaumann in Darmstadt, where books have been expertly bound for over 60 years, also an upcoming book, wich will be released in the middle of June. Together with the students of the Editorial Design Master of the University of Applied Sciences Dortmund, we were guided through the workshops of the bookbindery. We also gained insights into the exciting art of different binding techniques and craftsmanship. This family-owned business is now in its third generation and has consistently pushed the limits of book production. Buchbinderei Scha ..read more

We would like to introduce the new Tetra Collection from NOMOS Glashütte. With their untranslatable German names and eye-catching dials, these four new watches from NOMOS Glashütte are designed to make a statement on the wrist. Three of the brand-new Tetra models are in attractive colors that are both bold and sophisticated, while the silver one shines with a shimmering silvercut finish. These distinctive square watches are for women who have style and love beautiful things. They are also the first to feature NOMOS’ brand-new vegan velour strap. This breathable strap in velvet gray e ..read more

Past week the art Karlsruhe 2023 took place from May 4th to 7th. The team of Slanted came by to have a look at the modern and contemporary art market. Art Karlsruhe is an international art fair that takes place once a year in Karlsruhe, Germany. It showcases artwork from 120 years, ranging from classic modern to contemporary art. Established in 2004, it celebrates its 20th anniversary in May 2023. The fair features 207 national and international galleries exhibiting high-quality paintings, sculptures, and other art forms. Its collection of artists ranges from well-established names like P ..read more

Dinocalypse is a print sample from Metapaper. The 16-page booklet consists of a photo series by Christian Mader about fake-Dinosaurs. It takes us on a little journey through the world of plastic giants. One has the unreal feeling of being taken back in time to a strange-looking jungle. It was printed on the new Extramatt recycled (cold white, 120 g/sm). In turn, its cover was produced on the same paper but with a higher grammage, being 300 g/sm. The paper is lightly coated and has the Blaue Engel label. The whole booklet was printed at Thomas Druck in Leipzig on an HP Indigo 12000. Dinokalypse ..read more

Germany’s largest design event, the munich creative business week (mcbw) organized by bayern design, will be held for the 12th time in Munich under the annual motto “Why disruption unleashes creativity.” The diverse program of mcbw 2023 is aimed at the design-interested public as well as a design trade audience. More than 130 different event formats, top-class and exciting exhibitions, installations and discourses will inspire, promote interdisciplinary exchange, and transform Munich’s urban space into a vibrant design festival. Program partners include BMW Group, USM, Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft ..read more

The Slanted team went to Amsterdam to check out the design scene and fell for the charm of the city’s century-old “bruine kroegen” (brown cafes). Seeking refuge after bike rides to design studios, they were quickly won over by the cozy ambiance, dark wood, old-fashioned decor, and the aroma of fried croquettes. Now we are glad to announce the launch of Slanted Magazine #41—Amsterdam. Color and form play an important role in Amsterdam’s design, which is egalitarian and serves the masses. Design is ubiquitous in Amsterdam, from the bike path to the police cars and even the city crest. The maze o ..read more