Das Plakat isst eine Fläche

Are posters still captivating, storytelling surfaces? Das Plakat isst eine Fläche—a playful German wordplay meaning "The poster eats/is a surface"—explores this question with a curated collection of posters spanning over five decades from Düsseldorf University of Applied Sciences. This visual anthology takes readers through a vibrant history, from Uwe Loesch’s groundbreaking corrugated cardboard posters of 1968 to contemporary works that blur the lines between print, digital, and augmented reality.

Featuring iconic works by designers such as Inga Albers, Fons Hickmann, Uwe Loesch, and Andreas Uebele, along with a new generation of talented students, these posters represent more than just graphic design; they’re part of renowned collections like MoMA in New York and the Museum für Gestaltung Zürich and have received numerous accolades for their exceptional design.

Arranged in a unique format, Das Plakat isst eine Fläche unfolds like a “poster novel”—a continuous visual story where text and image flow together on a strip, later bound into book form. This compilation pays homage to the poster as both a medium of expression and a canvas of cultural evolution, showcasing how these designs have shaped and been shaped by the times.

For design enthusiasts and cultural historians alike, this book is an immersive look at the enduring impact and storytelling power of posters from Düsseldorf University of Applied Sciences.