Fons Hickmann m23

20/07/2022

The magazine of Diakonie Düsseldorf picks up on social debates that are dedicated to coexistence in our time. »Dialogue« tries to give answers to political and very human topics such as loneliness, migration or health care. The design follows the overall design concept that M23 has been creating for the Diakonie for some years now. The seventh issue of the magazine deals with poverty and its increase during the pandemic. Have a look! https://fonshickmann.com/work/did_diakonie_dusseldorf_dialog_no_7/

15/06/2022

As part of the reinterpretation of two work complexes by the Hamburg-based photographer Herbert List, MK&G presents the artist’s never-before-shown photo book project »Präuschers Panoptikum«. Photographs of young men and sculptures, which have been rediscovered since the 2000s as the forerunners of a »Queer Gaze«, characterise the exhibition. M23 developed a suitable campaign worthy of the images, which brings the peculiarity and fascination of Herbert List’s work into perspective:

23/03/2022

On the occasion of the 5th anniversary of the Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, the internationally well-known artists DRIFT come together to stage their works at the Museum of Art and Design Hamburg. Three spectacular kinetic sculptures transform the museum into a compelling experience space. Based on the spatial installation »In 20 Steps«,which mimics the flight behaviour of animals, M23 developed a dynamic and contemporary design, leading the viewer through the halls of the exhibition.

23/02/2022

»Die Architekt« is a magazine by the Association of German Architects. We redesigned the magazine, which was founded in 1952. In addition to the new design, we came up with a new name for the magazine: »Der Architekt« is now called »Die Architekt«. This paves the way for pursuing the magazine’s direction of content and continuing to report on the topics of architecture and urban planning with depth and an interdisciplinary horizon.

16/02/2022

Julia Wasert and Jörg Bange founded their law firm »Bange+Wasert« in 2001. Jörg Bange is specialized in copyright, media and IT law, Julia Wasert works in intellectual property and employment law. Law is known to be a rather dry subject, which made the task we were given, to create a unique design for the company, even more challenging and exciting. In contrast to the often very complex briefs and tasks that lawyers have to work with, very clear shapes and colors were chosen as the main design elements.
https://fonshickmann.com/work/bw_bange_wasert-2/

14/02/2022

Fons Hickmann m23 updated their address.

Fons Hickmann m23 updated their address.

02/02/2022

The seventh issue of the ALBERT magazine is called Democratic Research. In cooperation with Berlin scientists, this issue raises the question of what it takes to strengthen a crisis-ridden, but so far well proven form of government. Democracy is diverse. It is involving; challenge and privilege. It is colourful, loud, demanding and competitive. And above all: not a dead-cert success.
Check it out:
https://fonshickmann.com/work/es_albert_no_7_magazine/

15/12/2021

The sixth issue of the magazine »dialogue« is here! It tries to give answers to political and very human topics such as cohesion, migration or health care. This edition also features the photographer Linn Schröder. Check it out:
https://fonshickmann.com/work/did_diakonie_dusseldorf_dialog_no_6/

21/11/2021

We won the Gold Medal at the Taiwan International Design Award TIDA 🤩 and we are more than happy about the Judges Special Award for the poster campaigne »Das Plakat« for MK&G Museum of applied Arts Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg

12/11/2021

To give a larger insight into the design of the Einstein Foundation, here are a few more print products. It is ver clear that the element of fading is one the main features of the design for the foundation:

12/11/2021

The goal of the Einstein Foundation is to promote science, research in Berlin at a top international level and to establish the state permanently as an attractive location for science. Check out the animation Fons Hickmann M23 made for the Foundation:

28/10/2021

We are happy every time a new program folder for Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg arrives. In this edition there's the great illustration work of Janosch on the cover. We developed a series of program folders as part of a general redesign of the museums visual identity in 2020. More related content on https://fonshickmann.com/work/mkg_quartalsflyer/

06/10/2021

Based on the corporate design that M23 developed for RIAS Kammerchor Berlin, the digital and analog media are redesigned each season. Instead of the usual season brochure, this season we designed a assortment of postcards, a calendar as well as a booklet. You can see more of the colorful, glossy cards over here: https://fonshickmann.com/work/rkc_rias_kammerchor_saisonbrochure_21_22/

29/09/2021

As part of the Corporate Design for »Utopie Kulturforum« Fons Hickmann M23 also created a guide that gives some historic insight into the eventful past of the buildings surrounding the »Kulturforum« in Berlin and provides important information for the visitors of the events and exhibitions. For more information see: https://fonshickmann.com/work/sms_utopie_kulturforum/

15/09/2021

Julia Wasert and Jörg Bange founded their law firm »Bange+Wasert« in 2001. Law is known to be a rather dry subject, which made the task we were given, to create a unique design for the company even more challenging and exciting. In contrast to the often very complex briefs and tasks that lawyers have to work with, very clear shapes and colors were chosen as the main design elements. See their new Corporate Design:
https://fonshickmann.com/work/bw_bange_wasert/

07/09/2021

Of course, there is also a website that provides information about the exhibition »Utopie Kulturforum« at Potsdamer Platz. The exhibition can be visited until the end of the year.
https://fonshickmann.com/work/sms_utopie_kulturmforum/

26/08/2021

The Kulturforum near Potsdamer Platz in Berlin has a very eventful and moving past and for the first time in history the individual institutions are joining together. Among the institutions are the Art Library, St. Matthew's Church, Philharmonic Hall Berlin, the New National Gallery, the State Library and the Berlin Arts and Crafts Museum. »Utopie Kulturforum« is an exhibition that leads through the entire area and tells the story of the neighborhood, how it was built and almost completely destroyed by war. Fons Hickmann M23 designed the entire exhibition, which you can visit from tomorrow (Friday, 27 August).

17/08/2021

The Tiger Flames is a lo-fi music project from Switzerland. The music of the quartet can be classified somewhere between psychedelic folk and indi-synth pop – but these musical genres have probably yet to be invented. Check it out:
https://fonshickmann.com/work/nb_neubad_tiger_flames/

03/08/2021

We are happy to announce that our new corporate identity for the Mecklenburgisches Staatstheater can now be found all over the city of Schwerin. Check it out on our website: https://fonshickmann.com/work/mst_mecklenburgisches_staatstheater/

15/07/2021

We are very happy and proud to present the new program book for the Wiener Staatsoper, that is out now.
https://fonshickmann.com/work/wso_spielzeit_2021_22/

07/07/2021

sneak peek of our capaign for the Wiener Staatsballet

02/07/2021

OHNE DEN HYPE – the podcast directly from the studio. Listen to Sven Jürgensmeier interviewing Fons Hickmann.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7AnxfrP1CLFywqAzpRZP1K

01/07/2021

Sven Jürgensmeier of the Podcast »Ohne den Hype« came to Berlin and interviewed Fons Hickmann in the studio. You can listen to it on Spotify; check it out:

»Das Poster ist für mich die Königsdisziplin.«

– Die neue Folge mit dem Grafikdesigner Fons Hickmann m23 ist jetzt online ➜ https://ohnedenhype.com/podcast/fons-hickmann-grafikdesigner/

Fons Hickmann braucht wahrscheinlich eigentlich kein Intro, also halte ich es kurz: Er begann ein paar Studiengänge, aber das Grafikdesign war es dann, das seine Leidenschaft weckte. Und dann ging auf einmal alles ganz schnell. Er räumte alle möglichen Preise ab, erhielt schnell Lehraufträge und bekam dann viel zu früh, wie er selbst sagt, eine Professur in Wien. Einige Jahre ließ er sich auf das virtuelle Leben ohne so richtig festen Standort ein, bis er feststellte, dass das langsam aber sicher zur reinen Selbstausbeutung führte. Aber letztlich schaffte er es, mit viel Selbstreflexion und klaren Entscheidungen sein Leben in Berlin zu konzentrieren. Also das ist jetzt mal meine kleine Zusammenfassung, aber er erklärt das alles hier selbst natürlich deutlich besser.

23/06/2021

Known as the cultural heart of the city, the Tiergarten quarter is among the oldest areas in Berlin. The history of the Tiergarten quarter has been reconstructed in three parts of a reading soirée in the church of St. Matthäus. Due to the pandemic, the third and final reading was often postponed or even canceled, which is why a collection of the three readings has now been published in the form of a book. Check it out: https://fonshickmann.com/work/sms_lesereihe_die_verschwundene_stadt-5/

14/06/2021

We are happy to be part of the new yearbook of 100 beste Plakate! With texts by Markus Weisbeck and Fons Hickmann! Pre-order here: https://100-beste-plakate.de/shop/

Jahrbuch 100 beste Plakate 20 : buchbinderische Produktion im Endspurt, erstes Ansichtsexemplar auf dem Tisch
bereits vorbestellbar https://100-beste-plakate.de/shop/
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mit allen 100 Gewinnerplakaten/-serien
gestaltet von Bueronardin / Foto: Niko Havranek
mit Texten Markus Weisbeck und Fons Hickmann Fons Hickmann m23, thematischer Sonderbeitrag »Ein Jahr (Parallel-Parallel)« von Dorothee Dähler und Yeliz Secerli
deutsch/englisch
17 × 24 cm, Softcover, 376 Seiten
Verlag Kettler
ISBN 978-3-86206-913-2
29,90

10/06/2021

Fons Hickmann M23 was asked to redesign The Society of Friends of Music in Vienna, also known as the »Wiener Musikverein«. There were many designed media, both print and digital: a new corporate design, the season brochure, a new website and program booklets to name a few. Check out the results: https://fonshickmann.com/work/filter/musikverein/

02/06/2021

The sixth edition of the ALBERT magazine deals with the topic of enabling and accelerating. Where catalysis is now involved almost everywhere and how it permeates our everyday lives down to the smallest detail is explained in this issue.
Find out more about the magazine: https://fonshickmann.com/work/es_albert_no_6_magazine/

25/05/2021

The fifth issue of the magazine »dialogue« is here! It deals with the topic of housing and how it is becoming increasingly unaffordable. This edition also features the photographer Kevin Fuchs. Check it out: https://fonshickmann.com/work/did_diakonie_dusseldorf_dialog_no_5/

12/05/2021

To match the brochures Fons Hickmann M23 designed for the Vienna State Opera, posters have also been produced. These posters also happen to be one of several series M23 won in this year's »100 Beste Plakate« competition! Have a look: https://fonshickmann.com/work/wso_plakate/

29/04/2021

Another part of the redesign of the MK&G includes this program-folder guiding through the exhibitions. The reference to the newspaper medium is obvious and on each page there is an object from an exhibition of the museum, which is described with a text. Have a look: https://fonshickmann.com/work/filter/MK&G/

22/04/2021

In line with the last post, the corporate identity of the MK&G (Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg) is shown here. Unlike most other products Fons Hickmann M23 designed for the museum, the stationary tends to stay in the background and is a simple black and white. Of course, a variety of different »&« can be seen here as well.

16/04/2021

Since Fons Hickmann M23 is on behalf of redesigning the MK&G (Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg) the focus of the museum's visual identity is among other things the »&«-sign. These compliment cards we did are a good example of how versatile the sign is and how to change the perspective on the objects in the collection.

12/04/2021

Slanted Blog Magazine about the winners of the competition 100 beste Plakate . Fons Hickmann M23 is happy to be awarded and featured as well! 🎉

06/04/2021

MAK im Dialog: 100 BESTE PLAKLATE 19. Deutschland Österreich Schweiz

Fons Hickmann in conversation with MAK - Museum of Applied Arts and Erich Brechbühl [Mixer] about posters, posters and posters!

Kurator Peter Klinger im Dialog mit den beiden Grafikern Fons Hickmann ([M23], Berlin) und Erich Brechbühl ([Mixer], Luzern). Thematisiert wird der persönlic...

29/03/2021

MAK Zoom-Talk zum Thema 100 beste Plakate

MAK Zoom-Talk zum Thema 100 beste Plakate

13/03/2021

fons hickmann - typo/graphic posters

nice feature at typographic posters

Fons Hickmann studied design, photography and philosophy. The Berlin based studio »Fons Hickmann m23« was founded in 2001 and it varies a lot in size and scope: There are seven of us at the moment, sometimes there are four of us, sometimes fourteen« says Fons. The studio focuses on the design of ...

01/02/2021

Based on the corporate design that M23 developed for RIAS Kammerchor Berlin, the digital and analog media are redesigned each season. This year’s season is characterized by colorful, fluid movements that dance to the classical music of RIAS Kammerchor. See more at: https://fonshickmann.com/work/filter/RIAS,Kammerchor,2020/