Kieler Woche Plakate Pitch Perfect The Kiel Week is not only Europe's largest sailing regatta but also a massive city festival that draws people from all over Germany. Over the years, this annual event has evolved into a prestigious design competition. Since 1959, five selected designers or design agencies are invited each year to participate in a pitch to create the poster for the upcoming event Location Kunsthalle Luzern, Löwenplatz 11 Opening hours noon - 6pm Admission Festival ticket or single entry (CHF 5.–)
Lost Pitches Second chance Lost Pitches; they underscore the value of competition and advocate for destigmatizing failure. The Lost Pitches exhibition showcases an alternate world of works that never made it to the public eye and invites you to take a glimpse into design concepts from renowned studios. Location Kunsthalle, im Kabinett (UG) Opening hours noon - 6pm Admission Festival ticket or single entry (CHF 5.–)
The Neubad Plakat A Contemporary Design Phenomenon This exhibition features over 100 impressive black-and-white posters created by more than 100 international artists for the Lucerne Neubad Cultural Center over the past decade. Location sic! Elephanthouse, Neustadtstrasse 14 Opening hours noon - 6pm Admission Festival ticket or single entry (CHF 5.–) Introduction Following the introduction of the 100 best posters: Erich Brechbühl (Co-editor)
100 Best Posters 22 Germany Austria and Switzerland The exhibition 100 Best Posters presents the most exciting posters from Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The winners have been selected from a competition and represent the creative exploration of the poster as a medium and the versatile work of the graphic design scene from German-speaking countries. Location Kornschütte, Kornmarkt 3 Opening hours noon - 6pm Admission Free! Introduction October 7th, 5:30 PM with Yvo Hählen (Jury)
Best book design from all over the world 2023 For the third time Weltformat Graphic Design Festival presents the winners of the international competition Best Book Design from All Over the World. In addition to the book honoured with the Golden Letter, the thirteen further award-winning publications from all over the world will be exhibited. Location Ahoi Kunst- und Kulturraum, Furrengasse 11 Opening hours noon - 6pm Admission Festival ticket or single entry (CHF 5.–)
Newcomer Award This year, around 700 visual interpretations of the theme Look At Me! reached the jury of Weltformat Newcomer Award. The twenty most exciting works will be presented in an exhibition. Location Luzerner Kantonalbank, courtyard, Pilatusstr. 12 Admission Free, public space! Award ceremony October 7th, starting at 7:00 PM at the Neubad Pool, Bireggstrasse 36