Marco Tortoioli Ricci (b. Perugia, 1964) is a communication designer, educator, and strategist whose work embodies a thoughtful blend of creativity, research, and leadership. A graduate of ISIA Urbino, Marco is the founder of Bcpt and Comodo, where he applies an ethnographic approach to design, specializing in community and territorial regeneration projects. With a career … Meet the ED Awards25 Jury: Marco Tortoioli Ricci (Italy)
Barbara van Santen is a communications professional and graphic designer based in Amsterdam, with a strong background in the creative and non-profit sectors. She holds a bachelor’s degree in graphic design from the Maastricht Institute of Arts and a master’s degree from Maastricht University. Barbara has contributed her expertise to renowned organizations, including the European … Meet the ED Awards25 Jury – Barbara van Santen (The Netherlands)
Onur Yazıcıgil is a typographer, educator, and historian whose work bridges contemporary typography and traditional craftsmanship. Based in Istanbul, Onur has dedicated his career to advancing typography as both an art and a discipline. After earning his BFA in Graphic Design, Onur was awarded a full scholarship to Purdue University, where he completed an MFA … Meet the ED Awards 25 Jury – Onur Yazıcıgil (Türkiye)
Magdalena Heliasz is a graphic designer and creative professional whose career reflects a deep commitment to the arts and cultural exchange. Based in Poland, Magdalena collaborates with renowned artists, cultural institutions, and art galleries, including the Museum of Warsaw, Warsaw Gallery Weekend, and the Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw. From 2011 to 2020, Magdalena … Meet the ED Awards 25 Jury – Magdalena Heliasz (Poland)
The 31st International Poster Competition, organized by Chaumont as part of the 2025 Biennale Internationale de Design Graphique, is now accepting submissions! This global competition welcomes graphic designers of all nationalities, whether self-employed or employed, who have created one or more posters—fixed or animated—between 2022 and 2024. To qualify, each project must originate from a … 31st International Poster Competition: Call for Entries
The Association of Dutch Designers (BNO) launched the fifth edition of the acclaimed Dutch Designers Yearbook, this time exploring the theme (Off) Balance. This hardcover publication offers the definitive overview of a year in Dutch design, highlighting the latest developments in the field.Discover which emerging talents are shaping the future, who won coveted design awards … Dd Yearbook ’24-’25, (Off) Balance: Out now!
The visual identity of the Athens Epidaurus Festival – Greece’s leading cultural organization, and one of the oldest continuously running festivals in Europe – is adapted every year to reflect the organizing themes of the artistic program. For 2024, togetherness constituted a central thematic axis. A unifying concept that mediates differences at the national, political, … Athens Epidaurus Festival by Beetroot
A discipline that Czechs can rightfully be proud of for a century is being presented in the main autumn exhibition at the Museum Kampa: “Identity – The Story of Czech Graphic Design”. This exhibition pays tribute to both professionals and the general public by showcasing, for the first time in history, the entire breadth of … Exhibition Identity – The Story of Czech Graphic Design
On November 16th, 2024, the [6 pt] Book Design Conference celebrates its 10th anniversary at the Vilnius Academy of Arts. This year’s theme, “Alchemy of a Book,” explores how design transforms a book from an object into an intellectual and visual experience. Six visionary speakers—including Sarah Boris, Demian Conrad, and Lars Harmsen of Slanted Magazine—will discuss the magic that happens at the intersection of creativity, craft, and innovation in book design.
As part of the Festival of Eastern European Design (FEED), the event will also feature an open book fair, multiple exhibitions, and a film screening, celebrating the craft and future of book design.
The new issue of Grafikmagazin 05.24 focuses on the interplay between haptics and print.