Slanted #41 – Amsterdam
The Slanted team went to Amsterdam to check out the design scene and fell for the charm of the city’s century-old “bruine kroegen” (brown cafes). Seeking refuge after bike rides to design studios, they were quickly won over by the cozy ambiance, dark wood, old-fashioned decor, and the aroma of fried croquettes. Now we are glad to announce the launch of Slanted Magazine #41—Amsterdam.
Color and form play an important role in Amsterdam’s design, which is egalitarian and serves the masses. Design is ubiquitous in Amsterdam, from the bike path to the police cars and even the city crest. The maze of canals and the upcoming neighborhoods are characterized by muted tones, dominated by black cobblestones, and dark brick. Behind the facades it rattles. The Dutch have always let it rip. The orange is more intense, the red more luminous, the black more brutal. Design is radical, it crashes, it vibrates.
There are few places where color and form play such an important role. Design is innovative, modern, functional, and spiced with a pinch of humor. Design is about egalitarianism, not reserved for the wealthy elite. Design serves the masses. And so it happens that everything is professionally designed. The bike path, the kebab stand, the tax return form, the police cars, the park benches and trash cans, the vegetables.
In its 41st issue, Slanted gathers a selection of Amsterdam’s most brilliant minds and provides deep insights into their work and values in the magazine and in the numerous video interviews. Illustrations, interviews, essays, and an extensive appendix with many useful tips and an overview with the latest Dutch typefaces complete the issue thematically.
Slanted Publishers is a globally recognized and acclaimed design, publishing, and media house with expertise in diverse fields. Founded in 2014 by Lars Harmsen and Julia Kahl, their commitment to excellence is evident in their exceptional publications, including books, magazines, and catalogs of various scales.
Collaborating closely with authors, artists, and editorial teams, they value the integral relationship between form and content. With their profound understanding of typography, layout, typesetting, and visual language, Slanted Publishers creates distinct visual identities for each medium, resulting in captivating design and compelling content.
Published twice a year, the acclaimed print magazine Slanted is dedicated to exploring a special topic, resulting in a publication of exceptional quality and longevity. It serves as a definitive resource for uncovering international developments in design and culture, reflecting the expertise and vision of Slanted Publishers.
Since 2004, Slanted’s influential blog and social media channels have been prominent platforms, providing daily news, updates, and showcasing inspiring portfolios from the global design scene. Over the years, more than +230 video interviews with designers and entrepreneurs have been made, forming an archive that bears witness to our time. With nearly 1 million monthly contacts, the online channels of Slanted Publishers reach the creative audience worldwide.
As a publishing house, Slanted Publishers delves into a wide array of subjects within their publications, spanning typography, photography, graphic design, and visual culture. Their perspective on design transcends mere aesthetics, embracing storytelling, idea expression, and boundary-pushing creativity. With a keen eye for contemporary design and culture, Slanted Publishers curates an exceptional collection of publications. These remarkable publications reach readers all across the world thanks to their ever-growing distribution network. They can also be found in the Slanted Shop, along with extraordinary products by emerging design talents and established producers from around the globe.
Language: English
Number of pages: 320
Dimensions: 16x24cm
ISBN: 978-3-948440-56-5
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