Publication »Mein Ort in Deutschland«

Goethe Institute

»Mein Ort in Deutschland« was an international competition organized by the Goethe-Institut in which over 1200 people from all over the world took part. The focus was on the question of what connects people intellectually, emotionally and sensually with places in Germany. The selection of the most beautiful contributions to the project can be found in the high-quality publication that we designed for the Goethe-Institut and Hueber Verlag. People’s personal relationships to their special places are as diverse as the authors themselves. Accordingly, we have illustrated the text contributions in different styles – photographically and illustratively. Colorful chapter pages, on which the contributions are introduced thematically, ensure a relaxed overall impression that invites readers to browse. Geographical orientation is provided by a small map of Germany next to each article, with the location discussed marked. The publication is enhanced by a linen cover with silver and blind embossing. The result is a creative and inspiring dossier that creates an up-to-date and differentiated image of Germany and turns geographical spaces into collective spaces of memory. Detached from established conventions and administrative contours, dry facts and statistics.