One of the most anticipated events of the year is approaching. Our bachelor's and master's students have poured countless hours into their diploma projects, which they will be sharing with you at our annual exhibition. We cordially invite you to join us at the show opening on June 6th and celebrate our students graduation and the results of their hard work.

For deeper insights into each project, we encourage you to attend the final presentations of the bachelor students at the Toni Areal Cinema (3.G02) on June 12th at 9:00.

We ’re looking forward to see you there!

We're looking back on yet another adventurous Limbo Tour, which took us to Bruxelles in February. As usual, our carefully selected destinations constitute only half of the experience. What truly completes a Limbo Tour is, in addition to the element of the unknown, our extensive network of local partners, designers, guides, and NGOs. With their help Limbo tour takes a deep dive into the vibrant culture and rich history of their cities, granting us an exclusive access to their dynamic art and design scene.    

While Limbo Bruxelles remains a unique experience for us, Andalus Liniger, the creator of the Limbo Tour Format, has curated the first episode of Listening Limbo – the offical Limbo Tour Podcast! We are thrilled to present the inaugural episode of Listening Limbo – the official Limbo Tour Podcast. Forty minutes of auditory immersion await you, inviting you to become a part of our Limbo Tours by ear. We advise you to enjoy the podcast using your headphone to fully immserse in the binaural soundscapes.  

Come to Bruxelles with us : Listening Limbo Episode 1

Explore the significance of articulating design concepts with our latest endeavor: the inaugural edition of “Texte zur Gestaltung”. This collection emerges from a workshop led by Tan Wälchli, highlighting the importance of written expression in complementing visual communication. Join us in harnessing the power of words to generate discourse, foster understanding, and shape collective thought. Welcome to our online magazine, where writing about design is as vital as the design itself.

The first 10 contributions to the magazine were created during a two-week module in the Bachelor Visual Communication by Tan Wälchli, titled “Designers as Writers”, in January 2024. Each student wrote a text, which more or less loosely revolves around their own design work.

Klick to Read: Texte zur Gestaltung

This time, we present an exclusive glimpse into this year's graduating classes to showcase some results they have created during their studies.

Students and alumni from our programs have recently been honored with prestigious awards at two renowned international competitions: the “Best Book Design from all over the World” and the “Jan Tschichold Prize 2024.” These accolades recognize excellence in book design on a global scale, presented respectively by the Stiftung Buchkunst and the Federal Office of Culture (BAK). Among the distinguished recipients were Jana Sofie Liebe, Ladina Döring (in collaboration with Teo Schifferli and Lou Rais), and Michel Egger (in collaboration with Bänziger Hug / Samuel Bänziger), who received awards such as the “Golden Letter,” in addition to silver, bronze medals, and honorary diplomas.

Furthermore, ZHdK alumna Larissa Kasper, alongside Samuel Bänziger, Rosario Florio, and Olivier Hug, was recognized with the Jan Tschichold Prize 2024 for an exceptional contribution to book design through their publishing house Jungle Books, as awarded by the Federal Office of Culture (BAK).

Congratulations to all the talented winners for their remarkable achievements!