Panóptico de Actualidad Gráfica y Visual
Created by students, for students, the Design History Reader grapples with the paradox that while historians intentionally craft historical discourse based on collective knowledge, it often remains bound to a singular perspective. This collaborative publication on design history serves as a diverse resource, showcasing deep research into past case studies from all over the globe, specifically articulated through the student...
The corporate design for the fictional arthouse cinema LICHTSPIEL was created as part of a Type & Identity seminar at Mainz University of Applied Sciences in summer 2025. The visual identity is built around a simple, familiar star composed of four lines. This minimalist symbol forms the foundation of the design, which is systematically deconstructed into elements that recur across...
The German Football Association (DFB) has undergone a design transformation. Its new brand identity embraces both heritage and progress—from a fresh color palette to a fully variable typeface that captures the emotion and dynamism of the game. Developed in collaboration with Strichpunkt Design, the redesign connects the past and the future through energy, clarity, and inclusivity. We spoke with Holger...
Latent Figures is a catalogue of automatic ideas — a collection of signs from an unknown memory. Our almost-sold-out publication by Jannis Maroscheck is available at a super special price with 70% off this weekend only. With this sort-of-dictionary, Maroscheck creates a visual language that blends pragmatic graphic design aesthetics with elusive imagery. A collection of shapes that often approximate...
ALT Erogenous is a bold display serif that balances sharp contrast with seductive curvature. Designed to draw focus, its high-impact letterforms feature pronounced stroke contrast, sensual serifs, and a strong base structure provoking visual tension and intrigue. With 484 glyphs, support for 219 Latin languages, and coverage of Latin Extended-A and 95% of Latin Plus, it’s a typeface built to...
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...
