Panóptico de Actualidad Gráfica y Visual
Tools Don’t Replace, They Are Tools. A passing glance at the history of design is enough to recall that Letraset did not replace the graphic designer. Neither did QuarkXPress. Neither did InDesign. The web leaves some room for doubt. Generative AI leaves considerably more. Every time, with every new wave of tools, the professional community has gone through the same...
Typozone is an international typography and graphic design biennale organized by the Media and Design Institute of Eszterházy Károly Catholic University in Eger, Hungary. Since its launch in 2017, the project has gradually evolved into a Central and Eastern European platform connecting universities, designers, researchers, and students through exhibitions, conferences and publications focused on typography as a cultural, conceptual, and...
The European Design Festival 2026 brought the European design community to Sofia this year. The Bulgarian capital proved to be the perfect host for a long weekend full of inspiration, encounters, and new perspectives. Between history, culture, and a vibrant creative scene, the city offered an ideal setting for exchange among designers from across Europe. The festival began with a...
In a moment when design is increasingly driven by individual authorship, speed, and finished outputs, An Ecology of Beasts proposes a different model. Developed by Common Index, the project revisits medieval bestiaries as speculative systems rather than historical curiosities. In medieval culture, bestiaries were not neutral catalogs of animals: they were tools for interpreting the world, where myth, belief, observation,...
Following the success of previous editions dedicated to French, Swiss, and British typographic design, the Typologie series expands its scope with a new and significant volume: Typologie Vert. This latest edition turns its attention to the German typographic landscape, presenting an unprecedented selection that sets a new benchmark for the collection. Initiated by renowned typographer Erik Spiekermann, Typologie is conceived...
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...
