Panóptico de Actualidad Gráfica y Visual
Deception starts in front of a screen, after a passing comment from a teacher or a colleague, with conflicting agendas. All of a sudden, it is all a bit too much. Design does not have its own identity—it is shaped by designers, academics, politicians, the tech industry, popular culture. Yet, since the moment students set foot inside a design school,...
ShaderGPT is an experimental tool created by the Scandinavian design and technology agency 14islands that explores how artificial intelligence can assist in building generative visual systems through natural language. The project investigates whether large language models can translate simple text prompts into working GLSL shader code used for real-time graphics. Shaders are a powerful technique for producing dynamic visuals in...
Can type be heard? With this question, the 30th Typotage at the Museum für Druckkunst Leipzig opened a weekend that approached typography through listening. Under the title Schrift und Klang. The Sound of Type, the focus shifted to the acoustic, musical, and linguistic qualities of type, and to the idea that typography can touch, irritate, and connect. The opening performance...
Lars Harmsen successfully combines theory and practice in the world of design. As the co-founder and publisher of Slanted Publishers, as well as partner and Creative Director at Melville Brand Design, he brings extensive experience, which he passes on to his students as professor of Typography and Editorial Design at Fachhochschule Dortmund–University of Applied Sciences and Arts. What motivated you...
The 20th edition of ZAK, now in its 7th year, arrives as a refined showcase of Japan’s cutting-edge creatives. Curated and art-directed by Lukas Holinka, ZAK 20 spotlights a focused selection of contemporary artists, including Hoshiki Ara, face oka, and MILTZ. Spanning 56 pages in a compact 12 × 16 cm format, printed on Pergraphica High White Smooth 100 g paper, this...
Velocity is an all-caps display sans-serif that immediately grabs attention. The letters sit tightly horizontally but remain clear and airy. The result is a compact typeface that shows its full energy when set large. Its dynamic curves convey forward momentum, making Velocity a strong choice for branding, editorial design, and contemporary projects. The font comes with 12 stylistic sets, including...
A comprehensive catalogue titled A-Project 2024–2025 has been released, documenting the outcomes of an international typography initiative led by AG Typography Institute (AGTI). Spanning 148 pages, the publication brings together newly developed Hangeul typefaces alongside process material and interviews, offering insight into how the writing system can be reinterpreted across cultural contexts. The release is accompanied by an exhibition at...
This June and July, the Institute Digital Communication Environments (IDCE) at the Basel Academy of Art and Design FHNW opens its doors for the Summer Workshops Basel 2026. Eight one-week workshops invite students, educators, and graphic designers to dive deep into both analog and digital communication practices. The program is designed for professionals and emerging talents alike—communication specialists, marketers, designers,...
munich creative business week (mcbw), Germany’s largest design event, returns from May 4–10, 2026. Organized by bayern design, it brings together an international community of creatives, designers, architects, companies, and students for a week of inspiration, exchange, and collaboration. Taking place for the 15th time, mcbw invites you to rediscover the world of design under the annual theme Playground of...
Bárur is a wavy display serif defined by rhythm, softness and flow. The typeface embraces movement as its core principle, echoing ocean waves and natural cycles. Its name, taken from Old Norse for “waves”, captures both its visual language and emotional tone. The typeface strikes a compelling balance between clarity and expressiveness. Its rounded, subtly sculpted serifs guide the eye...
In 2026, Forward Festival expands its creative footprint with a new chapter, arriving in Frankfurt am Main for the very first time. As part of the World Design Capital 2026 program, the festival brings its signature mix of inspiration, exchange, and hands-on creativity to a fresh context, placing Frankfurt’s dynamic and often overlooked creative scene firmly in the spotlight. Taking...
Coming Soon Slanted Magazine #47—Digital Tools is in production, and it’s set to explore the systems, scripts, and software shaping today’s creative landscape! This issue dives deep into the tools behind contemporary design—revealing how digital instruments influence not only what we create, but how we think, experiment, and communicate. From open-source platforms and custom-built scripts to essential everyday utilities, Digital...
