This Slanted issue is not about war. Instead, it delves into the lives of remarkable individuals within the creative industry in and hailing from Ukraine, as they endeavor to maintain a semblance of normalcy amidst their diligent efforts. This narrative underscores the inseparable bond between culture and design, raising the question of its feasibility. During the NEED conference in Warsaw in early September 2023, the Ukrainian delegation motivated the Slanted team to initiate a magazine dedicated to the Ukrainian design sphere, advocating that “better now than never!” Without their invaluable ..read more

The exhibition Inner Structures – Outer Rhythms: Contemporary Arab and Persian Graphic Design at the Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg (MK&G) showcases current developments in Arabic and Persian typography. On view are posters, videos, animated films, murals, installations, books and typefaces by 33 designers and studios from South-West Asia and North Africa (SWANA), as well as the diaspora.  The exhibition demonstrates how currents in Arabic and Persian graphic design are of equal relevance, providing mutual inspiration and contributing significantly to the global design discourse ..read more

Who doesn’t know them, standard works in typography that one simply needs when striving for excellence. Once again, the publishing house Hermann Schmidt has released such a standard work: Die typografische Komposition by Martin Mosch. “The typographic system and layout as the foundation for your creativity and efficiency.” Typography and layout are based on proven craftsmanship and aesthetic principles, providing guidance and stability in the design process, bringing confidence and efficiency. This allows designers to focus entirely on content and its presentation to the audience, channeling t ..read more

Exciting news: Our upcoming issue of Slanted Magazine dedicated to the vibrant graphic design scene of Ukraine is in production and will be published soon! Despite challenges, fueled by newfound friendships and overwhelming generosity, we’re diving into this project headfirst. Preorder your copy now as a single issue or together with the limited special edition sticker set (5€ will be donated for each set sold) or subscribe to Slanted Magazine and receive the issue at its release This magazine comes along with three different cover artworks by Mykola Kovalenko, Dasha Podoltseva, and Anna Sarvi ..read more

The second session of the IGEPA Academy webinar series Crossing Dimensions is approaching on April 23rd, 2024, focusing on Corporate Publishing. Aesthetic and design principles in corporate publishing emerge based on the medium and target audience, aligning with their information needs. The designer’s task includes creating a suitable cover, determining color codes, and establishing the layout grid. With a keen sense for images and graphics, typography, composition, and proportions, an appealing medium is crafted. Corporate publishing is not a solitary endeavor but rather a collaborative effor ..read more

Join Type Paris on 1 June 2024 to listen to international speakers representing various spheres of the world of graphic and type design! Following the success of the first Now23 edition, Type Paris is returning to the same venue with a new lineup of art directors, graphic designers, and type designers, all passionate about good design and quality typography. Don’t hesitate to register for the Now24 conference, which brings together enthusiasts of graphic design and typography. The goal is to illustrate how typography visibly impacts the world around us. Join Type Paris in Paris on June 1st, 20 ..read more

It’s that time again: For the seventh(!) time, we’re kicking off our Call for Entries for the Yearbook of Type!! Very excited, we start into this process with an updated design concept, with the book concept itself still in the proven successful manner of the last six editions. The book will be published in autumn 2024 and—as always—presents a selection of contemporary typefaces from larger typeface publishers as well as smaller, independent typographers and foundries in the form of a clear, comprehensive compendium. This time, each individual typeface in the Yearbook of Type #7 is presented o ..read more

The new typeface KTF Metro by Kyiv Type Foundry portray Ukraine’s Soviet Heritage and current war. Yevgen Anfalov and Oles Gergun, the founders of Kyiv Type Foundry, held a workshop to pay tribute to the importance of the Kyiv Metro, resulting in the creation of the exciting new family release called KTF Metro inspired by it. The Kyiv Type Foundry specializes in crafting Cyrillic (and Latin) fonts, drawing inspiration from typography originating from Ukraine’s Soviet era. Echoing WWII events, in 2022 Kyiv Metro became the bomb shelter for thousands of its inhabitants. This sad fact is another ..read more

We’re very excited to announce our new Call for Submissions: our next Slanted Magazine #44 will be dedicated to the topic of TYPE FASHION! Slanted Magazine #44—TYPE FASHION explores the intersection of typography and fashion. We’re seeking submissions that push the boundaries of conventional design, embracing cutting-edge typography as a dynamic canvas for fashion expression. Calling all creatives! Whether you’re a graphic designer, illustrator, artist, journalist, author, or poet, share your unique perspective with us. Show us your art, conceptual works, bold messages, and unconventional id ..read more

Recognizing the falling off of genuine kindness in today’s world, Fight for Kindness is a global initiative calling upon the design community to harness the power of typography to promote the values of kindness. This project converges art and empathy to illuminate kindness, peace, trust, inclusiveness, and ethical integrity. In its third edition of the non-profit Fight for Kindness campaign, TypeCampus urges any kind of visual designer to use typography to promote kindness values globally. Recognized for its impact, this award-winning initiative promotes typographical messages to inspire ..read more