{"id":42,"date":"2024-02-22T08:39:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-22T08:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/historyoficons.com\/blog\/?p=42"},"modified":"2025-03-20T14:26:39","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T14:26:39","slug":"designing-time-an-iconic-speak-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/historyoficons.com\/blog\/designing-time-an-iconic-speak-up\/","title":{"rendered":"Designing Time: An Iconic Speak Up!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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In 2019, The History of Icons<\/em> was featured as a poster installation at the Graphic Matters biennial in Breda, Netherlands. This renowned event, celebrated for its commitment to innovation and creativity, offered a perfect platform to showcase the evolution of visual communication. The design of our posters drew inspiration from the original online project, historyoficons.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Graphic Matters?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Graphic Matters is more than just an event \u2014 it’s a global hub for graphic design enthusiasts, fostering thought-provoking conversations and creative exploration. The biennial features exhibitions, workshops, and talks led by some of the most influential designers in the industry. Each edition focuses on a specific theme, encouraging participants to use design as a tool for communication, change, and innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2019 edition, aptly themed \u201cSpeak Up!\u201d, placed a spotlight on the role of visual storytelling in addressing social, political, and cultural challenges. Designers from around the world were invited to channel their creativity into supporting public dialogue, advocating for change, and sharing diverse perspectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Graphic Matters 2019, Breda (NL) , Photo by Zofia Dunikowska<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Our Contribution to \u201cSpeak Up!\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our installation celebrated the power of icons as universal symbols of communication. Through our posters, we delved into the historical and cultural significance of icons, showcasing how they\u2019ve evolved to transcend language barriers and foster global understanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The posters not only paid homage to the rich history of icons but also aligned seamlessly with the festival\u2019s ethos. Each design reflected the festival\u2019s core theme of \u201cSpeak Up!\u201d by exploring how visual elements can challenge societal norms, spark conversations, and inspire action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Graphic Matters 2019, Breda (NL) , Photo by Zofia Dunikowska<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Key Highlights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n