Malin Gewinner

Malin Gewinner is Professor of Typography at Braunschweig University of the Arts since 2021, based at the Institute of Visual Communication. She is an active conceptual designer specializing in the intersection of editorial and exhibition design, with significant collaborations including Spector Books Leipzig and Dresden State Art Collection.

Her educational background includes:

• Two semesters of Visual Communication at Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK)
• Bachelor's degree in Visual Communication at Berlin University of the Arts
• Two-year master's degree at Werkplaats Typografie

Gewinner's research centers on language form exploration and media translation, emphasizing conceptual, content-driven project development that unfolds across diverse media and formats. Her work critically examines how content transforms when translated between physical and digital contexts.

Her publications, led by the 2017 debut book 'Die Anthropomorpha – Tiere im Krieg (Animals in War)', demonstrate interdisciplinary integration of typography with thematic narratives, particularly in book design and exhibition contexts. These works reflect consistent innovation in visual storytelling.

Her major awards include:

• Die schönsten deutschen Bücher (The Most Beautiful German Books) award (2021/2023)
• Kassel Dummybook Award (2019)
• Förderpreis für junge Buchgestaltung (Advancement Prize for Young Book Design) (2015)

Gewinner has taught at University of the Arts Bremen and Berlin University of the Arts, serving as artistic assistant at Braunschweig University of the Arts from 2019 before assuming her professorship. Her teaching methodology prioritizes idea conception as the foundation for cross-media project development, with strong emphasis on research-driven design processes.

Through institutional collaborations and international lectures at venues like UC Books Zurich and MZIN Leipzig, she maintains an extensive professional network spanning academic, publishing, and museum sectors.