Kornschütte Luzern, Kornmarkt 3, 6005 Luzern
Festival pass: 20 CHF
Festival pass for students, apprentices and interns: 15 CHF
Festival pass supporter: 30 CHF
Single tickets (Formato Cantonale, Kunsthalle / Best Book Design from all over the World, Ahoi / Tour de Suisse, Rössligasse): 10 CHF
The program items Design Check-In and Show and Tell, as well as the exhibition in the Kornschütte and at the Kornmarkt are accessible free of charge. A collection will be taken at the Design Talks.
The festival is organized on a voluntary basis with great commitment and is driven by a passion for design and exchange. The Festival Pass Supporter actively supports the festival and the voluntary work and helps to ensure that design can continue to be experienced and remains accessible.
Festival pass for students, apprentices and interns: 15 CHF
Festival pass supporter: 30 CHF
Single tickets (Formato Cantonale, Kunsthalle / Best Book Design from all over the World, Ahoi / Tour de Suisse, Rössligasse): 10 CHF
The program items Design Check-In and Show and Tell, as well as the exhibition in the Kornschütte and at the Kornmarkt are accessible free of charge. A collection will be taken at the Design Talks.
The festival is organized on a voluntary basis with great commitment and is driven by a passion for design and exchange. The Festival Pass Supporter actively supports the festival and the voluntary work and helps to ensure that design can continue to be experienced and remains accessible.
The Weltformat Graphic Design Festival, 04.-12.10.25 in Lucerne, transforms the city into a week full of visual diversity under the motto “Under Construction”: exhibitions, workshops, talks, show & tell, design check-ins and the Graphic Design Fair.
The Weltformat Festival is opening a new chapter—a new team is taking over, structures are changing and perspectives are shifting. In keeping with the change, this year’s festival theme is: “Under Construction.” It stands for change and the desire for trying out new things, to explore the unfinished. The new organisation team is using this theme to open up spaces for experiments, processes, and a change of perspective—in the festival itself, in design, and in social discourse.
Exhibitions
Every day from 12 noon to 6 p.m., our exhibitions are also “under construction.” Alongside familiar formats, this year’s program once again includes exciting new exhibitions that take a look into the past, shed light on the present, and offer fresh perspectives.
100 Beste Plakate 24 , Kornschütte
Every year, the 100 Beste Plakate exhibition presents the latest and most exciting cultural posters from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The winners are selected as part of the competition and represent the creative engagement with the medium of posters and the diverse work of the graphic design scene in German-speaking countries. This year, 2,509 posters were submitted by 711 designers. The jury awarded 34 posters from Germany, 3 from Austria, and 63 from Switzerland. The winning posters are part of a traveling exhibition and are presented in the competition’s yearbook designed by Basel studio Tristesse, which ironically and reflectively questions the honoring of designers—available at our festival shop.
Jury: Adeline Mollard (Zurich), Anouk Rehorek (Vienna), Hans Günter Schmitz (Wuppertal), Stephanie Specht (Antwerp) and Jonas Wandeler (Zurich)
Formato Cantonale, Kunsthalle
Formato Cantonale brings together the professional practice of graphic designers from Ticino working in the field of visual communication, invited to exhibit projects that, in their own criteria, best represent their professional practice. Given its geographical as well as cultural position, having a connection to the Canton of Ticino gives rise to fragmented professional paths: should one decide to remain rooted and grow within the cantonal borders? Or is it necessary to cross them in order to develop one’s research and personal language? The relationship between local identity and external engagement is not unique to Ticino, but it certainly raises a fundamental question for starting a career in a small cultural setting. The works are therefore gathered in a panoramic exhibition on the region, where the criteria chosen by each designer in turn create a diverse range of generations, educational backgrounds, professional practices, and possible interpretations of the theme.
Concept, curation and exhibition design: Ruben Bähler, Luca Riva(studio roesti)
Best Book Design from all over the World, Ahoi
This year, Weltformat is once again showcasing the award-winning books from the international competition Best Book Design from all over the World. In addition to the winner, which was honored with the Golden Letter, the other 13 award-winning publications will also be on display. Despite cultural differences in book production, the competition attempts to compare the technical and aesthetic standards as well as the appropriate and artistic design of books across national borders.
Jury: Shin Akiyama (Japan), Birna Geirfinnsdóttir (Iceland), Astrid Seme (Austria), Ákos Polgárdi (Hungary), Giulia Boccarossa (Italy)
Tour de Suisse, Rössligasse
The exhibition presents a selection of bachelor’s projects from this year by Switzerland’s design schools. It offers insights into current themes and approaches of young designers, highlights the diversity and experimental spirit of contemporary graphic design, and reveals the questions that engage the new generation.
Weltformat goes Weltformat, Kornmarkt
16 Years in Retrospect – and a New Beginning. After 16 years, a new chapter opens for Weltformat. A new generation takes the lead – with fresh perspectives, new ideas, and curiosity for what lies ahead. To mark this transition, we look back: all festival posters from the past years are brought into a new dialogue. Not as a mere archive, but as a curated reflection on what design can set in motion – and what remains as an era evolves. In the spirit of this year’s theme, «Under Construction», the exhibition becomes a moment of transformation – open-ended, in motion, and not quite complete.
Supporting program
Saturday, 4.10.25, Kornschütte - Festival opening
On Saturday afternoon at 14:30 (start Kornschütte), short but concise introductions by curators and participating artists will open the various exhibitions of the festival. The grand finale will be the official opening of Weltformat 2025 in the Kornschütte, where an exclusive bar and a short laudatory speech by the new team will round off the festive setting.
Sunday, 5.10.25, Viscosistadt - Workshops
At the workshops, visitors can acquire new skills or dive into the world of renowned designers. Everyone is welcome—regardless of experience or prior knowledge. The four- to seven-hour skill-workshops offer participants a starting point for a new program, working method, or field of expertise. The “work like” workshops provide space for experimentation and enable close interaction with the workshop leaders. A networking lunch is available on registration.
Tickets are available here: www.eventfrog.ch/de/p/kurse-seminare/kunst-kultur/workshops-weltformat-graphic-design-festival-2025-7360603909402949210.html
Monday, 6.10.25, Kornschütte - Design Talks
What impact does the “in between”, the constantly evolving, being “under construction” have to design? At the Weltformat Design Talks, two designers will give us an insight into possible answers: Laurenz Brunner (Zurich) reports on his works for the Schauspielhaus Zurich. A project and a visual language that were constantly evolving. Monica Müller (Lugano) shows how working across disciplines and always keeping herself “under construction” influences and shapes her work practice. Afterwards, all visitors are invited to an open exchange in a relaxed setting.
The talks will be held in German (Laurenz Brunner) and English (Monica Müller).
Wednesday, 8.10.2025 - Design Check-in
The Design Check-in offers anyone working on their portfolio or on a personal project the opportunity to receive feedback from experienced designers. Whether you are at the beginning of your career, looking for an internship, or just curious for a fresh look from the outside.
Mentors: Balmer Hählen (Lausanne), Erich Brechbühl (Lucerne), Mona Fluri (Basel).
Languages: German, English, French
Friday, 10.10.2025 - Show & Tell
Time to show your work in a relaxed and informal atmosphere, whether in the form of sketches, digital designs, or finished products. Feedback, suggestions, and new perspectives are exchanged on an equal footing. Those who simply want to listen, watch and grab a drink at the bar are also welcome!
Exhibitions
Every day from 12 noon to 6 p.m., our exhibitions are also “under construction.” Alongside familiar formats, this year’s program once again includes exciting new exhibitions that take a look into the past, shed light on the present, and offer fresh perspectives.
100 Beste Plakate 24 , Kornschütte
Every year, the 100 Beste Plakate exhibition presents the latest and most exciting cultural posters from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The winners are selected as part of the competition and represent the creative engagement with the medium of posters and the diverse work of the graphic design scene in German-speaking countries. This year, 2,509 posters were submitted by 711 designers. The jury awarded 34 posters from Germany, 3 from Austria, and 63 from Switzerland. The winning posters are part of a traveling exhibition and are presented in the competition’s yearbook designed by Basel studio Tristesse, which ironically and reflectively questions the honoring of designers—available at our festival shop.
Jury: Adeline Mollard (Zurich), Anouk Rehorek (Vienna), Hans Günter Schmitz (Wuppertal), Stephanie Specht (Antwerp) and Jonas Wandeler (Zurich)
Formato Cantonale, Kunsthalle
Formato Cantonale brings together the professional practice of graphic designers from Ticino working in the field of visual communication, invited to exhibit projects that, in their own criteria, best represent their professional practice. Given its geographical as well as cultural position, having a connection to the Canton of Ticino gives rise to fragmented professional paths: should one decide to remain rooted and grow within the cantonal borders? Or is it necessary to cross them in order to develop one’s research and personal language? The relationship between local identity and external engagement is not unique to Ticino, but it certainly raises a fundamental question for starting a career in a small cultural setting. The works are therefore gathered in a panoramic exhibition on the region, where the criteria chosen by each designer in turn create a diverse range of generations, educational backgrounds, professional practices, and possible interpretations of the theme.
Concept, curation and exhibition design: Ruben Bähler, Luca Riva(studio roesti)
Best Book Design from all over the World, Ahoi
This year, Weltformat is once again showcasing the award-winning books from the international competition Best Book Design from all over the World. In addition to the winner, which was honored with the Golden Letter, the other 13 award-winning publications will also be on display. Despite cultural differences in book production, the competition attempts to compare the technical and aesthetic standards as well as the appropriate and artistic design of books across national borders.
Jury: Shin Akiyama (Japan), Birna Geirfinnsdóttir (Iceland), Astrid Seme (Austria), Ákos Polgárdi (Hungary), Giulia Boccarossa (Italy)
Tour de Suisse, Rössligasse
The exhibition presents a selection of bachelor’s projects from this year by Switzerland’s design schools. It offers insights into current themes and approaches of young designers, highlights the diversity and experimental spirit of contemporary graphic design, and reveals the questions that engage the new generation.
Weltformat goes Weltformat, Kornmarkt
16 Years in Retrospect – and a New Beginning. After 16 years, a new chapter opens for Weltformat. A new generation takes the lead – with fresh perspectives, new ideas, and curiosity for what lies ahead. To mark this transition, we look back: all festival posters from the past years are brought into a new dialogue. Not as a mere archive, but as a curated reflection on what design can set in motion – and what remains as an era evolves. In the spirit of this year’s theme, «Under Construction», the exhibition becomes a moment of transformation – open-ended, in motion, and not quite complete.
Supporting program
Saturday, 4.10.25, Kornschütte - Festival opening
On Saturday afternoon at 14:30 (start Kornschütte), short but concise introductions by curators and participating artists will open the various exhibitions of the festival. The grand finale will be the official opening of Weltformat 2025 in the Kornschütte, where an exclusive bar and a short laudatory speech by the new team will round off the festive setting.
Sunday, 5.10.25, Viscosistadt - Workshops
At the workshops, visitors can acquire new skills or dive into the world of renowned designers. Everyone is welcome—regardless of experience or prior knowledge. The four- to seven-hour skill-workshops offer participants a starting point for a new program, working method, or field of expertise. The “work like” workshops provide space for experimentation and enable close interaction with the workshop leaders. A networking lunch is available on registration.
Tickets are available here: www.eventfrog.ch/de/p/kurse-seminare/kunst-kultur/workshops-weltformat-graphic-design-festival-2025-7360603909402949210.html
Monday, 6.10.25, Kornschütte - Design Talks
What impact does the “in between”, the constantly evolving, being “under construction” have to design? At the Weltformat Design Talks, two designers will give us an insight into possible answers: Laurenz Brunner (Zurich) reports on his works for the Schauspielhaus Zurich. A project and a visual language that were constantly evolving. Monica Müller (Lugano) shows how working across disciplines and always keeping herself “under construction” influences and shapes her work practice. Afterwards, all visitors are invited to an open exchange in a relaxed setting.
The talks will be held in German (Laurenz Brunner) and English (Monica Müller).
Wednesday, 8.10.2025 - Design Check-in
The Design Check-in offers anyone working on their portfolio or on a personal project the opportunity to receive feedback from experienced designers. Whether you are at the beginning of your career, looking for an internship, or just curious for a fresh look from the outside.
Mentors: Balmer Hählen (Lausanne), Erich Brechbühl (Lucerne), Mona Fluri (Basel).
Languages: German, English, French
Friday, 10.10.2025 - Show & Tell
Time to show your work in a relaxed and informal atmosphere, whether in the form of sketches, digital designs, or finished products. Feedback, suggestions, and new perspectives are exchanged on an equal footing. Those who simply want to listen, watch and grab a drink at the bar are also welcome!
Opening hours
4.10 - 11.10.2025 from 12 noon to 6 pm each dayMon, 6.10 18:00 - 20:30 Design Talks in the Kornschütte
Wed, 8.10 18:00 - 20:00 Design Check-In in the Kornschütte
Fri, 10.10 18:30 - 23:00 Show and Tell in the Kornschütte
Contact
Verein Weltformat
Löwenplatz 5
6004 Luzern
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