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Slanted.de ist ein Weblog, das Typografie und Gestaltung zu seinem Thema macht. 2004 gegründet, ist er inzwischen zu einem wichtigen Design-Portal und Diskussions-Forum im deutschsprachigen Raum herangewachsen.

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Videvo—Empowering Creators Worldwide

Videvo may be known as a go-to destination for free footage clips—empowering creators worldwide. But in addition to their free library, they offer a few premium subscription plans that extend their footage and audio selection by tens of thousands of clips, all guaranteeing royalty-free licensing and video-editing quality. Their plans are straightforward and their pricing is some of the most competitive out there. Videvo launched in 2012 with the goal of becoming the largest source of free stock video and mo learn more

Slanted  Nina Vollmer | 
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Slanted in Amsterdam: NXS WORLD

Embarking on an exhilarating journey through Amsterdam’s realm of design, we delved deep into the heart of the captivating Dutch city, discovering its artistic treasures in our 41st issue of the Slanted Magazine. Our quest for creative inspiration led us to cross paths with Karolien Buurman and Monika Grūzīte of NXS WORLD. Stepping into their studio, we immersed ourselves in a dialogue about their collaborative approach to work and design. NXS World is a collaborative research project born from the urge to learn more

Slanted  Josephine Schroeder | 
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Werkbundarchiv—Museum der Dinge

The Werkbundarchiv – Museum der Dinge („Museum of Things“) has to say „goodbye Kreuzberg,“ the location where the museum has been firmly rooted for 17 years. The reason is the termination of the museum’s premises by an anonymous real estate fund. The museum will remain open at Oranienstraße 25 until November 5th, 2023. You can support them with your visit during the last 10 weeks! They warmly invite you to their exhibitions, events, guided tours, and workshops at their Kreuzberg location. The forced departu learn more

Slanted  Nina Vollmer | 
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End of Summer Sale

Join the Slanted End of Summer Sale and grab your readings for the rainy, dark and cloudy days (and nights) now: Selected Slanted books, magazines, and special editions as long as stock lasts from now until 10/01/23. You can find a list of all publications with up to 65% discount here! Have fun shopping! SHOP NOW! learn more

Slanted  Juliane Noest | 
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Druck und Design Konferenz

The wait is over: On October 17th, 2023, the Druck und Design Konferenz (Print and Design Conference) will take place in Munich and promises to be a highlight in this year’s event calendar. The Druck und Design Konferenz is organized every two years by the Association for Print and Media in Bavaria (VDMB) in collaboration with the Grafikmagazin team. The focus is on a passion for paper and outstanding print products, the concerns and challenges of the printing and media industry, and an optimistic outlook o learn more

Slanted  Nina Vollmer | 
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Slanted in Amsterdam: FreelingWaters

Setting forth on a thrilling expedition into Amsterdam’s world of design, we plunged into the very core of the enchanting Dutch metropolis, uncovering its creative gems in our 41st edition. Our pursuit of inspiration guided us to intersect with the artistic pair behind FreelingWaters: Gijs Frieling and Job Wouter. Venturing into their atelier, we engaged in a conversation about their craft and methodology. FreelingWaters is an artist duo of Gijs Frieling and Job Wouters. Using pigments and casein glue, they learn more

Slanted  Josephine Schroeder | 
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Ukraine—Call for Submissions

We’re excited to announce that our 43rd edition of Slanted Magazine will be dedicated to Ukraine’s design scene. In our quest to uncover fresh talents, captivating projects, and the pleasantly unexpected, we’re reaching out to the Ukrainian community. Calling all graphic designers, illustrators, and artists living or coming from Ukraine—you’re very welcome to submit your artwork with a statement/quote that explains your work. Furthermore, we’re on the lookout for brilliant independent Ukrainian writers who learn more

Slanted  Nina Vollmer | 
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„Walz“ Scholarship for Hand Composition and Letterpress 2024

With the „Walz“ Scholarship for Hand Composition and Letterpress 2024, the Association for the Black Art Dresden e.V. (Verein für die Schwarze Kunst e.V.) invites enthusiasts of artistic craftsmanship to learn the fundamentals of the „black art“ in up to 20 different workshops and to bring their own projects to life. In 2024, the association is offering six two-month journeyman periods in various workshops. Four of these are designated as „Walz Scholarships“ for individuals under the age of 30, each support learn more

Slanted  Nina Vollmer | 
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Photodarium 2024

The new Photodarium 2024 is now available in our shop. The popular classic  PHOTODARIUM is appearing for the twelfth time and will delight us again in 2024 with an instant photo and a little story of our own. The high-quality tear-off calendar shows artistic and intimate snapshots of 365 well-known photographers and newcomers, professionals, and Polaroid fans from all over the world. On the front of each calendar page there is an analog Polaroid photo, printed in its original size and finished with a specia learn more

Slanted  Nina Vollmer | 
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fortytwomagazine #6—beliefs

It’s impossible not to believe. We all have a view of the world that is reflected in our beliefs. „I believe that“ is what we say when we express our opinion. And when someone expresses views that are too far removed from our own values and worldview, we don’t believe them. But that doesn’t mean that beliefs are immutable. Our point of view can change. And similarly, a belief can change us. Did you know that a belief can affect how we perceive pain and that we believe different things depending on whether w learn more

Slanted  Nina Vollmer | 
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TypeCon 2023

After four long years, TypeCon 2023 made a measured return to an in-person event in Portland, Oregon, this August. Sure, the axes of scope and attendance had been reduced a bit, but after three years of either non-existent or online gatherings, it was such a joy to reconvene with my fellow type nerds to share, learn, and most importantly, connect. First-time attendee Jamie Johnstone put it this way: „I’ve been part of a lot of design communities before, but here I’m surrounded by students, educators, and le learn more

Slanted  Patrick Gosnell | 
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PHOTOPIA Hamburg

As a conference partner of the Hamburg Messe at PHOTOPIA Hamburg, the Art Directors Club is hosting a one-day congress on Thursday, September 21st, under the theme Beyond the Photoverse, focusing on photography in the context of Web3, Metaverse, NFTs, and Crypto. In addition to a lineup of international speakers, such as Barry Sutton and Ben Hopper, three conferences, and numerous galleries, participants at PHOTOPIA can expect panels, workshops, an expo area, and valuable industry insights. Whether for prof learn more

Slanted  Nina Vollmer | 
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Slanted in Amsterdam: Haller Brun

Peeling back the layers of Amsterdam’s design scene in our 41st drop, the Slanted team dove headfirst into the core of the Netherlands’ capital. Our journey led us to the wonderful Sonja Haller and Pascal Brun, the driving forces behind Haller Brun. They welcomed us into their studio, unveiling their passionate drive and boundary-pushing design ventures. The a design studio run by Sonja Haller and Pascal Brun. After graduating in Switzerland, they moved to Amsterdam where they established their studio in 20 learn more

Slanted  Josephine Schroeder | 
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Typodarium 2024

Typodarium 2024 is dedicated to celebrate diversity in all its forms, helping to establish new connections. The diversity of languages, concepts, and artistic forms contributes to the enrichment of our world, with the Latin alphabet being just one voice in a diverse chorus of cultures. Typodarium 2024 features a colorful collection of 366 new typefaces created by 292 type designers from 34 countries. This diverse selection of typefaces serves as a decorative calendar and source of inspiration throughout eve learn more

Slanted  Nina Vollmer | 
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Inscript Experimental Type Festival 2023

The Inscript Experimental Type Festival 2023 is the 2nd festival organized by the Inscript collective. With more than 3 0 speakers and moderators, this five-day virtual-only and accessible – to – all event takes place October 4th to 8th, 2023—inclusive, diverse, bold, and favored with technologists and creatives alike. A conference for s haring the wildest experiments or latest innovations, the Inscript E xperimental Type Festival   highlights industry experts across t ypography, creative coding, phygital m learn more

Slanted  Nina Vollmer | 

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