Panóptico de Actualidad Gráfica y Visual
Concrete and Code is a publication that traces the history and philosophy of Brutalist architecture while confronting a contemporary condition: the overload of information. It positions Brutalism not as a relic of the post-war era, but as a visual and conceptual framework that resonates with today’s digital environment. Brutalism emerged in a period of reconstruction, defined by bold geometric forms...
On June 7, 2026, TypeParis welcomed designers, typographers, publishers, and students from around the world for Now26, its annual conference dedicated to contemporary typography. Hosted in Paris’s 15th arrondissement and moderated by Jean François Porchez, Rachel Gogel, Friedrich Althausen, Carolina Laudon, and Véronique Marrier from the French Ministry of Culture, the event brought together an international lineup of speakers whose...
What is the Polish poster today: a monument to past glory, a decoration for apartments, a tool of struggle, or zombie design? The second issue of PLOP—Polish Design Revue takes on one of the biggest legends of Polish graphic design: the poster. PLOP #02 does not offer another polite story about masters, the canon, and the golden age of the...
If we want to rewrite the history of design, we must take its beginnings into account. The period before the Bauhaus, the importance of “arts and crafts,” and, above all, the achievements of women in graphic design have long been neglected in the presentation of German design history. UN/SEEN brings together previously unknown material and sheds light on the lives...
Boxal, the latest typeface from The Northern Block, is a pixel font inspired by the enduring charm of classic arcade gaming. Rooted in 1980s gaming culture, with influences like Cops ‘n’ Robbers and Shinobi, it blends nostalgic charm with contemporary precision and versatility. For its designer, Jonathan Hill, Boxal represents both a personal and creative homecoming, reflecting decades of influence...
Mortard is a neighborhood in Lure, Franche-Comté—a place with a rich and complex history, where immigration, intercultural relations, and collective memory are central threads. Over three years, author and storyteller Julien Staudt conducted a residency in Mortard, gathering residents’ stories and transforming them into a collection of tales. The book was supported by the City of Lure and the French...
Anta Pro is a modern typeface by Sergej Lebedev, combining futuristic precision with a clear, professional tone. Originally developed from Anta—first released on Google Fonts as a single Regular style—it has evolved into a complete type system for contemporary visual communication and branding. Designed for scalability and consistency, Anta Pro works seamlessly across print, web, and digital interfaces. Its clean...
The master’s thesis ICH WAR HIER: Typographies from Public Toilets by Zeynep Yesilmaden is framed through the lens of typography and graphic design, questioning not only what art is, but how visual language operates beyond institutional control. While early art education often references canonical works such as the Mona Lisa to define artistic value, the focus here shifts toward vernacular...
Two days, one stage, and a room full of people willing to listen. Fifteen years after its first edition, beyond tellerrand once again transformed Düsseldorf’s Capitol Theater into something that felt less like a conference and more like a temporary creative ecosystem: open, restless, and deeply human. What began in 2010 without a clear roadmap has quietly grown into one...
Reiner Neue is a contemporary type system informed by the work of Hungarian-born modernist Imre Reiner. Rather than reconstructing historical models, the project translates Reiner’s ideas on rhythm, proportion, and typographic structure into a framework designed for present-day use. The family takes Meridian (1930) as a conceptual point of departure while incorporating selected ornamental references from Reiner’s Primula ornament series,...
KTF Prima began over a decade ago during Yevgeniy Anfalov’s studies at ECAL, sparked by an interest in Forma, a modernist sans serif often perceived as warmer than its contemporaries due to its proportions and restrained contrast. Forma’s history, shaped by the shift from metal type to phototypesetting at Italy’s Nebiolo foundry in the late 1960s and 1970s, raised questions...
To Mark Aardman’s 50th anniversary, the V&A commissioned Galicheva–Gahlen to create a graphic identity and interpretive design system that translates the studio’s distinctive universe into an immersive exhibition experience. At the core of the visual concept lies a deceptively simple idea: every character, story and cinematic world begins with a single piece of clay. By reducing plasticine to its most...
