이번 호는 전쟁에 관한 것이 아닙니다. 대신, 우크라이나 창의 산업에 속한 뛰어난 개인의 삶을 다루며, 그들이 일상을 유지하기 위해 얼마나 열심히 노력하는지 보여줍니다. 이 서사는 문화와 디자인 사이의 불가분의 관계를 강조하며, 이것이 가능한지에 대한 질문을 제기합니다. 우크라이나 내외의 디자이너와 창작자들의 20개의 인터뷰가 포함되어 있으며, 다양한 통찰, 반응, 관점을 제공합니다. 많은 작품과 글은 2년 넘게 지속된 전쟁을 반영하고 있습니다. 그럼에도 불구하고, 전쟁이 끝나기를 바라는 희망이 있으며, 디자인 담론이 결국 다른 주제로 전환되기를 바라는 집단적인 염원이 있습니다. 이번 호는 중요한 현대의 타임캡슐로서, 디자인의 깊은 영향을 증명하고 Slanted 출판사의 확고한 헌신을 보여줍니다.
This Slanted issue is not about war. Instead, it delves into the lives of remarkable individuals within the creative industry in and hailing from Ukraine, as they endeavor to maintain a semblance of normalcy amidst their diligent efforts. This narrative underscores the inseparable bond between culture and design, raising the question of its feasibility.
During the NEED conference in Warsaw in early September 2023, the Ukrainian delegation motivated the Slanted team to initiate a magazine dedicated to the Ukrainian design sphere, advocating that “better now than never!” Without their invaluable assistance, input, and valor, such an endeavor would have been inconceivable. The editorial policy refrains from producing issues centered on a city or country if physical presence isn’t feasible, as the essence of a place cannot truly be captured from a distance. However, with each new connection established, the palpable tension among individuals becomes increasingly apparent, underscoring the universal impact of current circumstances.
The sheer volume of nearly 1,500 submissions was overwhelming, and the selection process inherently subjective. Despite meticulous deliberations, every decision, formulation, and work runs the risk of being perceived as flawed, insufficient, or misunderstood. The compilation features 20 interviews with designers and creatives both within and beyond Ukraine, offering diverse insights, responses, and perspectives.
Many of the showcased works and texts reflect upon the ongoing war, which has persisted for over two years. Despite this, there remains a glimmer of hope for its resolution, with a collective aspiration for design discourse to eventually transition to other topics. This issue serves as a significant contemporary time capsule, a testament to the profound impact of design, and an expression of Slanted Publishers’ unwavering commitment to this cause.
The magazine features three different covers by with artworks by Mykola Kovalenko, Dasha Podoltseva, and Anna Sarvira (no selection can be made).
224pages
16×24cm
Softcover
English
2024
ISBN 9783948440718
