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Spotlight: Madrid
βInterview: Antonio Serrano |
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Hey Reader!
This month we're exploring one of our most favourite cities in the world!
Throughout the last couple of months we've spent a bit of time meeting design studios and their founders in this beautiful city and what can we say β Madrid, Spain take a bow!
In this issue of the TDK Monthly we're in conversation with Antonio Serrano of [BAMF] Studio who have offices in Madrid and Mexico City β we have plans with Director Creativo Antonio Serrano and we're excited to bring them to you in the coming months.
Also, we are thrilled to share our 2024 Award Winners with you. π₯ Check out their amazing work and read their interviews on our website. And keep in mind, if your folio needs a 2025 glow-up, we've got you! Check out our π₯ Five-Day Folio Sprint π₯βthe ultimate jump-start for leveling up your work.
Enjoy the issue and as always, if you'd like to collaborate or partner with us β hit reply and say hello!
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Β‘Hola!
Madrid! |
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Madridβs design scene is energetic and ever-evolving, shaped by a mix of heritage, contemporary culture, and a strong artistic spirit. From independent studios to global agencies, the city thrives on bold typography, editorial design, and innovative branding that reflects its vibrant identity. |
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In Conversation: Antonio Serrano, Director Creativo/Co-Founder [BAMF] Studio! β€οΈ
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We caught up with Director Creativo & Co-Founder of [BAMF] Studio, Antonio Serrano in Madrid. BAMF is a Madrid and Mexico City-based creative studio known for its bold, experimental approach to branding and design, blending strategy and visual storytelling.
We hope you enjoy this as much as we did!
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Tell us a little about your studio
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At [BAMF] we push for creative collaboration, within the studio, but also with our clients. We're also always looking for different ways of doing things, and place creativity at the forefront of our design process.
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What should emerging designers keep in mind as they begin their design career?
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- Push yourself as hard as you can (without overdoing it).
- Be ambitious and believe you can work anywhere if you try hard enough. There will be time to relax and take it slower later on.
- Get to know your heroes, and talk to them (you'll be surprised how many are thankful and willing to share advice).
- Go visit the places where you'd like to work and work on your presentation piece (if it's a physical one, even better).
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What are some of your favourite places and things to do in your city?
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The Museo del Prado is the best in Madrid. End of discussion. Walking in El Retiro Park always brings peace and a great place to sketch, think or relax.
Walking around aimlessly in Las Letras, Chueca and La Latina is always worth it (galleries, shops, cafΓ©s, parks, squares, plazasβ¦) And a quiet morning in Plaza Mayor is breathtaking (if you manage a quiet morning!).
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P.S We are looking for a City Host in Madrid, if you are interested, hit reply! π§π½ββοΈπ
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The 2024 TDK Awards Winner Interviews
Our amazing TDK Awards Winners have submitted their interviews so check out their work and their stories to learn about their inspiration and hopes for their careers.
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Festivals
Jump in and explore the world of design in Madrid!
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βMadrid Design Festival is on now! Feb 6 - March 15. The 8th edition of the festival where design unfolds its transformative power, showing practices, initiatives and projects that reveal how design is an essential tool to address the multiple challenges of a constantly evolving society.
βCheck them outβ
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Festivals
Our City Hosts will be there!! π₯°
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βThe BDF Conference is a celebration of design held in Birmingham across two days in June. You can expect a day of talks from some of our favourite designers in the world, delivered in one venue, in addition to a day of fun workshops if you fancy getting more practical. Tickets on sale now!β |
Kick-Ass Font!
βOptical Sans
Yup. It kicks-ass.
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A free font based on the historical eye charts and optotypes used by opticians world wide.
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