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22/11/2023

Book launch: Joy and Fear on 24 November 2023 19:30 - 21:00 at Het Nieuwe Instituut

Theo Deutinger presents his latest book, Joy and Fear – An Illustrated Report on Modernity, a sequel to social scientist and visual language pioneer Otto Neurath’s 1939 book Modern Man in the Making, which anticipated today’s infographics. He will discuss his intentions in making the book and the course of modernity since Neurath’s work, while flipping through the pages together with the audience. Deutinger also goes into conversation with publisher and graphic designer Lars Müller. The conversation is moderated by architect San Dino Arcilla.

15/06/2023

We are happy to announce the release of Joy and Fear. An Illustrated Report on Modernity

When published in 1939, the visual language in Otto Neurath's “Modern Man in the Making” revolutionized the way complex data was presented to a broad audience.

"Joy and Fear. An Illustrated Report on Modernity" is an ingenious continuation of the info-design classic. Through pictograms, based on Neurath's ISOTYPE, illustrations and accompanying texts, the book analyzes developments of global issues ranging from agriculture to the welfare state over the past 80 years. It questions how modernity, through its promises and failures, continues to reshape mankind, and brings clarity to today's modern world.

Many thanks to the great team at larsmueller.com and to our supporters Stimuleringsfonds Creatieve Industrie,, Land Salzburg

30/03/2023

The updated version of the Handbook of Tyranny has just been published. We had to add eight more pages, mainly to accommodate the new wall and fence structures that have been built in the last five years.
Many thanks to Lars Müller Publishers and our great team (Pia Prantl, Christopher Clarkson and Haoge Gan).

05/07/2022

The Chapel - finished two days ago - was designed and built by The Department (Pia Prantl, Christopher Clarkson, Theo Deutinger) with the help of Marlene Deutinger and Andreas Zißler.

The Chapel is open to all faiths and thus serves as a place for everyone to reflect. 100 wooden planks create a semi-transparent curtain, a space to sit, pray, meditate, or talk. Upon entering, visitors are withdrawn for a moment from the grown nature and surrounded by a constructed nature.

29/12/2021

We wish you a Happy 2022!

Don't Leave Me This Way by Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes (1975)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krW3rOc0G3M (12" Mix)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CzQBi32MjI (video)

Don't Leave Me This Way by The Communards with Sarah Jane Morris (1985)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RHBAd5YUR8

29/05/2021

Pet City - Magazin #36 Kulturstiftung des Bundes

Pet City is a visual essay in the Magazine #36 released by the . The illustrations are part of TD’s research on the intrinsic relationship between humans and pets, highlighting its social, economic, and environmental impact. The Title corresponds with TD’s contribution to the exhibition Cohabitation organized by in (Berlin) from June 4 till July 4, 2021.

Graphic Design of Magazine #36 by

Team: Charlotte Kaulen, Luca Deutinger, Pia Prantl, and Theo DeutingerPet

02/01/2021

Happy New Year!

13/11/2020

MASTER CLASS EVENT, 13 NOVEMBER 2020, 14:00–,
THE BERLAGE

LIVING IN SAFE MODE: A QUEST FOR THE ESSENTIAL

This is the final event of The Berlage Design Master Class led by Theo Deutinger entitled “Living in Safe Mode: A Quest for the Essential.” The master class will start by identifying the basic needs of a single person—including housing, nutrition, clothing, transportation, health, and educatio...