Panóptico de Actualidad Gráfica y Visual
Se Macro is not just another sans—it’s a blend of functional versatility for global use and subtle French elegance. Spanning 10 weights and 3 widths, from a feather-light Hairline to a bold and powerful Ultra, it delivers architectural clarity paired with expressive warmth. This typeface balances clarity and elegance while capturing the spirit of minimalist design, navigating the space between...
Around the time I began my internship at Slanted, I also joined forms of peering, a program initiated by the open book society e.V. that invited participants to rethink publishing through exchange and shared inquiry. In this text, I want to outline the framework of forms of peering and then reflect on how our peer group approached collaboration, writing, and...
What role does design play in shaping democracy? How does visual culture influence participation, public space, and the way we imagine our collective future? On April 25, 2026, the see-Conference returns to the Kulturzentrum Schlachthof Wiesbaden to explore these questions through a full day of interdisciplinary talks and exchange. Now in its 20th year, the see-Conference has established itself as...
White Fungus is about to release its 18th print issue. The new edition contains an epic 80-page interview with poet and novelist Eileen Myles, accompanied by photographs from deep within their archive. The piece follows a tradition of visually immersive long-form interviews in White Fungus. Spanning decades, the conversation traces key chapters of Myles’ life, from childhood memories to becoming...
Blaze Type expands the Area family to include Hiragana and Katakana, applying the same modular, geometric logic that defines the original design. Area is a variable geometric sans-serif inspired by architecture: it begins with a stable, modular structure that gradually unfolds into a calm, quiet neogrotesque form, offering a smooth, balanced reading experience. Area JP extends this system to Japanese...
In graphic design, the focus is rarely on the spontaneous stroke of genius—it’s rather about a process-oriented approach to design. Digital tools, algorithms, and systems increasingly shape not only the final outcome but also the process itself. As a result, the role of the designer is changing: instead of crafting every detail, they increasingly design the framework in which design...
It’s that time again. On June 12, 2026, CXI returns with new perspectives, clear positions, and a program that makes projects, decisions, and attitudes visible in their full development. The 16th edition of Europe’s largest conference for Corporate and Brand Identity will take place at the Rudolf-Oetker-Halle in Bielefeld. Organized by Hochschule Bielefeld, CXI has stood for a unique format...
Do you work in a structured and detail-oriented way? Do you think commercially and feel confident handling numbers and complex processes? Are you ready to take responsibility for operational distribution while ensuring reliable administrative workflows in a dynamic publishing environment? Then we look forward to receiving your application. Slanted Publishers, internationally recognized and award-winning for its publications in graphic design,...
BOUNCE 2026, with a focus on BEING, Curiosity, and Designing With (Not For) took place at Trinity College Dublin on 16 January 2026, bringing together designers, researchers, and community organisers to explore how design can foster connection, equity, and critical reflection. Across the day, talks, panels, a streetlevel design challenge, and a closing lectureperformance wove a shared narrative about curiosity,...
The strategy and design agency Q, Wiesbaden have realized an extraordinary remembrance project: Het Onderwater Cabaret by Curt Bloch is now accessible both as a trilingual website and as a book—a carefully curated digital archive and a thoughtfully edited print edition. The project began in 2021 with a Facebook message from Simone Bloch. Living in the United States, Curt Bloch’s...
Fatype has just release States, a new grotesque family in 2 versions and 28 styles. Early sans serif typefaces came in contrasting flavours: from crude and loud designs for posters and advertisements to plain, no-frills jobbing type for small print. States is a synthesis of both extremes. A quintessential grotesque with a few surprises under its hood, released in two...
ART KARLSRUHE 2026 took place from February 5–8, 2026, and during the Preview we had the opportunity to take a closer look—an impression that was unmistakable: the fair continues to gain relevance, confidence, and cultural weight. The Academy Square was one of the fair’s most inspiring platforms for emerging artists. This curated special exhibition brought together recent graduates from three...
