Berlin Mondiale began in 2013, when the Council for the Arts and Refugee Council Berlin envisioned providing refugees in shelters access to art and culture. Launched in 2014, Berlin Mondiale brought together a network of institutions and practitioners focused on migration, asylum, and exile. In 2015, during the so-called “Summer of Migration,” they created stable partnerships—or “tandems”—between cultural institutions and refugee shelters, spanning creative fields like theater, dance, music, film, visual arts, and more.
Over the years, the network has expanded across Berlin, becoming a center of excellence for diversity and a vital contact point for artists in exile. By 2020, the focus shifted to exploring urban spaces for artistic interventions and expanding “Hubs” in neighborhoods lacking cultural infrastructure. Throughout this journey, Berlin Mondiale has been supported by various funding sources, including the Project Fund Kulturelle Bildung and now the Senate Department for Culture and Social Cohesion, with additional support from degewo. Designing for Berlin Mondiale has been an exciting process of visually representing their growth, innovation, and commitment to cultural exchange.
The visual identity for Berlin Mondiale draws inspiration from the Berlin map and its 12 districts, exploring how these areas can visually interact and come together to form shapes, letters, and even illustrations. By breaking down the concept of borders, we challenge their rigidity, treating them as abstract elements that can be reshaped and opened. This approach allows for a fluid and dynamic design that reflects the initiative’s mission to foster cultural exchange and collaboration across diverse communities, transcending boundaries both literally and figuratively.
Design and Illustration Assistant: Gaelle Majdalani
A modular brand inspired by Berlin's 12 districts for Berlin Mondiale, an initiative that connects refugees with Berlin's art and cultural institutions, fostering creative collaborations and cultural exchange.
Berlin Mondiale began in 2013, when the Council for the Arts and Refugee Council Berlin envisioned providing refugees in shelters access to art and culture. Launched in 2014, Berlin Mondiale brought together a network of institutions and practitioners focused on migration, asylum, and exile. In 2015, during the so-called “Summer of Migration,” they created stable partnerships—or “tandems”—between cultural institutions and refugee shelters, spanning creative fields like theater, dance, music, film, visual arts, and more.
Over the years, the network has expanded across Berlin, becoming a center of excellence for diversity and a vital contact point for artists in exile. By 2020, the focus shifted to exploring urban spaces for artistic interventions and expanding “Hubs” in neighborhoods lacking cultural infrastructure. Throughout this journey, Berlin Mondiale has been supported by various funding sources, including the Project Fund Kulturelle Bildung and now the Senate Department for Culture and Social Cohesion, with additional support from degewo. Designing for Berlin Mondiale has been an exciting process of visually representing their growth, innovation, and commitment to cultural exchange.
The visual identity for Berlin Mondiale draws inspiration from the Berlin map and its 12 districts, exploring how these areas can visually interact and come together to form shapes, letters, and even illustrations. By breaking down the concept of borders, we challenge their rigidity, treating them as abstract elements that can be reshaped and opened. This approach allows for a fluid and dynamic design that reflects the initiative’s mission to foster cultural exchange and collaboration across diverse communities, transcending boundaries both literally and figuratively.
Design and Illustration Assistant: Gaelle Majdalani