Visual Journalism engages with leading voices in visual journalism, editorial design, and publishing, presenting in-depth conversations that explore trends, innovative storytelling, and best practices shaping the future of visual media.
Visual Journalism engages with leading voices in visual journalism, editorial design, and publishing, presenting in-depth conversations that explore trends, innovative storytelling, and best practices shaping the future of visual media.
Edition 2
Illustrated by Jindrich Novotny
Why Trust Matters More Than Ever for News Media in a Rapidly Changing World
Creative Director Anna Thurfjell has shaped the visual identity of some of Northern Europe’s most respected news brands. She explains how she decodes a publication’s design DNA, why typography is key to building trust, and how editorial design adapts to AI, automation, and multi-platform storytelling.
“Communities want their stories told by insiders, reflecting the experiences and perspectives only they can provide.”
Design director Martina Ibáñez-Baldor leads the visual strategy behind De Los, the Los Angeles Times platform exploring Latino culture and identity. In this interview, she talks about designing for Gen Z audiences, avoiding cultural clichés, and balancing long-form editorial design with fast-moving social storytelling.
Edition 1
Illustrated by Elisabeth Moch
“What we are building is a visual platform for meaning, not just recognition.”
“What we are building is a visual platform for meaning, not just recognition.”
Tuomas Jääskeläinen, Art Director at Helsingin Sanomat, explains how they turned the newspaper’s iconic logo into a storytelling tool across print, digital, and brand campaigns, sharing insights on bold design, collaboration, and the evolving role of visual journalism.
Design in the Age of Algorithms:
Why Intuition Still Matters
Design in the Age of Algorithms:
Why Intuition Still Matters
As newsrooms automate production and algorithms shape what we see, Belgian designer Arne Depuydt reflects on the evolution of De Morgen, the ethics of AI, and why intuition, judgment, and strong visual design still matter. A conversation about design as resistance in the age of personalization.
Design as a Statement:
Why Good Design Makes Journalism More Trustworthy
From Neon to co-leading Tagesspiegel’s Visual Department, Manuel Kostrzynski reflects on his journey from industrial design to award-winning investigative projects, the power of visual storytelling, and the evolving role of design in modern journalism.