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.
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 w learn more
Julia Kahl | 
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 c learn more
Greta Landmann | 
From April 17th to July 10th, 2024, the Faculty of Design at Peter Behrens School of Arts, University of Applied Sciences invites you to join On/Off Design, a series of lectures with exciting contributions on current trends and tendencies in the field of design and interdisciplinary approaches. On/Off Design Wednesday, April 17th, 7 pm Valiz, Astrid Vorstermans _ How to Work Better Wednesday, April 24th, 8 pm Igor Grubić _ Monument Wednesday, May 15th, 7 pm Stefan Sagmeister _ Heute ist besser (presented by learn more
Slanted editors | 
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 learn more
Greta Landmann | 
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 c learn more
Greta Landmann | 
For more than 20 years, Freistil – The Book of Illustration has supported and showcased the developments of the graphic illustration scene. The exceptionally produced book serves as a platform for the stylistic range, a launching pad for new talents, and a barometer of current trends and techniques. Over these 20 years, the world of illustration has undergone rapid and intensive changes. New technologies, cultural shifts, and the globalization of the communications industry have contributed to greater diver learn more
Greta Landmann | 
Readymag, the design tool for creating outstanding websites without coding, announces the relaunch of Designing Women, an initiative crafted to make a contribution towards combating gender inequality in design. As part of this initiative, the company presents the ReadyLaunch Grant—four fellowships tailored to kickstart design projects and amplify the voices of female-identifying, non-binary, and other individuals affected by gender-related issues in the design industry. „Rather than sending greeting cards o learn more
Alisa Kusti | 
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 M learn more
Slanted editors | 
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 perspec learn more
Juliane Noest | 
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 learn more
Greta Landmann |