In times of globalization, when information and influences easily flow across borders, Ukrainian design becomes a special phenomenon. But what is Ukrainian design and who are Ukrainian designers? Do they have special features that are worth highlighting, or is it just part of a general global trend?
Ukrainian design is not just visual solutions or trends. This is a reflection of the cultural, historical and social features of the country, which are formed in a unique cultural context. It is a combination of traditional motifs with modern innovations that creates new formats for expressing ideas. Ukrainian designers not only follow global trends, but also actively shape them, adding national flavor and uniqueness to them.
Telegraph. Creativity of the Brave
"Telegraf. Creativity of the Brave" is a legendary art guide dedicated to modern Ukrainian design. This magazine is a journey into the world of Ukrainian visual art through the experience, perspective and insights of modern designers. It highlights important aspects of the country's visual culture, provides constructive criticism and reveals the secrets of design success.
A special feature of this edition is printing using five Pantone colors (4 neon and black) and CMYK (9 colors in total). The popular polygraphic technique - open root - facilitates the deployment of the visual edition and preserves the original reproduction of the illustrations. The magazine uses traditional visual techniques with modern tools, creating a unique and impressive combination.
Telegraph. Creativity at war
"Telegraf. Creativity in war" is the only almanac of Ukrainian creativity during the war. This magazine presents a visual reflection of the reality in which Ukrainians live since February 24, 2022. Page numbering begins at 05:00 on February 24, the moment when the country woke up to the explosions. The open root emphasizes the symbolism of the edition, because what is usually hidden becomes visible.
The magazine is filled with attributes of war: explosions and smoke, block posts between sections, air alarms, light camouflage. In addition to the war, the publication reflects the Ukrainian creative community, personal stories of people who found themselves in occupation, evacuation or at the front. Reading the magazine can be emotionally difficult, because war is always difficult and abnormal. However, this war will end with our victory and a just peace.
Telegraph. Will
"Telegraf. Volya" is the third issue of the series, focused on what will help to win. We believe in the Ukrainian superpower - Will. Will permeates us and our lives, it determines everything we do, how we do it and why.
This issue explores how Volya manifests itself in Ukrainian visual culture - in design, art, and everyday life. A feature of the design is the image of a bird. The magazine presents 13 different birds living in Ukraine. By turning the pages, readers can symbolically release the birds from captivity, allowing them to soar into the sky, where there are no limits and open horizons.
Why should you buy the Telegraf artbook series?
Among the achievements of Ukrainian design, one can see an impressive ability to adapt to the challenges of time, in particular, to the conditions of war. Books of the "Telegraf" series, such as "Creativity of the Brave", "Creative in War", "Ukrainian Design" and "Volya", vividly illustrate how Ukrainian creatives respond to modern challenges, conveying emotions and experiences through design and art. These editions are not only a reflection of artistic expressiveness, but also a testimony of the strength and determination that are characteristic of the Ukrainian people.
But where do you need to grow up? Many designers agree that Ukraine still needs to work on the international integration of its creative achievements. However, despite these challenges, Ukrainian design has already proven to be able to create trends that resonate on the world stage.
Buying the "Telegraf" series of artbook magazines from the Tira bookstore is a great opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of modern Ukrainian design, learn more about creativity during the war, and understand how will helps Ukrainians to win. These books not only offer unique content and visuals, but also serve as a source of inspiration for designers, artists and anyone interested in contemporary art.
It is easy to order books of the "Telegraf" series on the website of the Tira bookstore. Buy "Telegraf. Creativity of the Brave" , "Telegraf. Creativity in War" , "Telegraf. Ukrainian Design" and "Telegraf. Volya" today and discover new horizons of Ukrainian creativity.