Panóptico de Actualidad Gráfica y Visual
Raw Cycling Magazine, founded in 2013 as a digital platform for cycling culture, has released its first printed edition: Issue Zero – “Stepping into the Unknown”. This milestone marks the transition from online storytelling to a tangible publication, reinforcing Raw’s core values of quality, authenticity, and community. The project is the result of a close collaboration between the magazine’s editorial...
Every year, the Cologne Design Prize honours the best and most innovative final projects by graduates of Cologne’s design universities. The prize is intended to promote young talent and further raise Cologne’s profile as an internationally significant design location. This year, the total prize money amounts to €45,000, funded by the Prof. Dr.-Ing. R.G. Winkler Foundation and KölnBusiness. All nominated...
Closing this year’s design conference season, the Art Directors Club brought the creative industry together for the ADC Digital Conference at the Kunstpalast Düsseldorf, for a compelling look at the current state of the industry under the theme of digital evolution. Alongside critical discussions on where the industry is heading, leading artists and studios shared project insights, highlighting lessons learned,...
We are excited to announce an open call for entries for the next edition of Experimental Type IV, a publication dedicated to unconventional approaches in typography and graphic design. We welcome projects that explore unusual processes, embrace mistakes, or follow unique conceptual frameworks. The fourth edition is currently being prepared in collaboration with students from FH Dortmund under the direction...
BOUNCE, the acclaimed design event taking place at Trinity College Dublin on January 16, 2026, returns with the compelling theme of “BEING.” This year’s event invites designers, thinkers, and creators to engage with design as a dynamic process that reflects identity, fosters community, and embraces ecological futures beyond human-centered perspectives. The distinguished lineup of speakers responding to this theme includes...
Meet memo — not your average notebook. The new German-made label combines premium stationery with a playful twist: every edition integrates crosswords and sudokus alongside classic note pages. Designed for those who love structure, focus, and a bit of fun, memo turns everyday jotting into mindful me-time — creative brain training wrapped in good design. Each notebook belongs to a...
TEATRIP JAPAN is an invitation to immerse in the fascinating world of Japanese green tea. In Japan, tea is much more than just a beverage—it is a living expression of culture. For centuries, the tea ceremony has been practiced in Zen temples—a meditative moment of silence, mindfulness, and deep respect that once brought not only monks, but even samurai a...
Meet Ard Su, a New York–based illustrator whose work blends clarity, rhythm, and conceptual precision. Since earning her MA in Illustration from the Maryland Institute College of Art in 2020, Ard has received multiple awards from the Society of Illustrators Annual Competition, including a Gold Medal, and her works have been selected for major illustration competitions such as American Illustration and...
Heads up! The young designers from the Faculty of Design at Mannheim University of Applied Sciences are here to show who’s wearing the pants! From November 14 to 16, we’re presenting the exhibition Die Gruppe ist angezogen at the Mannheimer Kunstverein. Exciting projects shaped by critical thinking, relevance, and attitude — across the disciplines of design, film, photography, and digital...
NODOA is a decorative Latin typeface inspired by traditional Chinese knotting craftsmanship. Designed by Eikou Zhang, it is based on the Cloverleaf knot as the core unit, presented in both handmade physical and 2D digital formats. Through contemporary graphic design practice, the typeface offers a fresh perspective on appreciating and understanding traditional handcraft. The project originated from an exploration of...
Building on the success of its acclaimed predecessor, Yearbook of Lettering #2 brings the global lettering scene to life like never before. From elegant calligraphy and expressive hand lettering to bold graffiti, street art, and dynamic 3D-lettering, this volume celebrates the creativity, diversity, and energy shaping contemporary lettering today. The book is organized into clearly defined sections to showcase the...
The International Assembly is an unmissable design and creative festival, kicking off with our all-day creative conference. Join International Assembly for a day of inspiration with some of the most exciting thinkers and makers in graphic design, branding, coding, animation, art, advertising and beyond. On the conference day exciting speakers take the stage such as Emily Oberman from Pentagram, the...
