100 Poster Battle 2 - Sharing Cultural Identities Through Collaborative Design

An Experimental Poster Design Project Exploring Cultural Exchange
100 Poster Battle 2 — Sharing Cultural Identities is an innovative, bilingual design initiative led by Lars Harmsen and Markus Lange. Bringing together students from diverse universities, this project focuses on the creative exploration of cultural identity through collaborative poster design.

The Process: Layering Ideas Across Cultures

The project unfolded in two dynamic phases:

• Round One: Participants created black-and-white base motifs categorized into typography/text, image/illustration/photo, or backgrounds. These foundational designs served as a shared resource for the next phase.
• Collaboration: Just like screen printing, layers were combined to create unique posters. Designers shared and merged their visions, discovering how their ideas evolved when intertwined with the thoughts and imagery of others.

This process became a symbolic act of sharing cultural identities, with participants exploring how their work gained new dimensions through collaboration.

Themes That Unite Us

Participants explored three universal themes:

• Fashion & Subculture
• Food
• City

Through these topics, designers uncovered cultural nuances and connections, deepening their understanding of each other’s worlds.

Friendships Forged Through Design

Beyond the creative process, 100 Poster Battle 2 fostered meaningful relationships. Designers worked tirelessly, engaging in countless online sessions and conversations. What began as a creative exchange blossomed into friendships, as participants appreciated each other’s perspectives and dedication.

A Celebration of Shared Creativity

100 Poster Battle 2 — Sharing Cultural Identities stands as a testament to the power of collaborative design to bridge cultural gaps, foster understanding, and create stunning visual expressions of unity and diversity.

Discover the transformative journey of cultural exchange through design with 100 Poster Battle 2.