ESD Troyes × Le Signe

The École Supérieure de Design de Troyes collaborates with Le Signe for the 4th International Graphic Design Biennale 2023!

Groups of students set out to meet the creators of posters (single or series) selected for the 30th international poster competition of the Biennale. From this encounter, an object emerged, whose form was conceived as an editorial translation of the poster's intention. This conceptual and formal shift presents – visually and textually – a body of texts developed by the students, notably an exchange with the creators conducted in the form of a short interview.

The students met some creators of selected posters of the 30th international poster competition of the Biennale. An object emerged, whose form was conceived as an editorial translation of the poster's intention. This conceptual and formal work presents – visually and textually – texts developed by the students and an interview with the designer. All these projects contribute to the documentary resources of Le Signe.

Each group of student designers had to create a 16-page document in 190×280 format, accompanied by a cover/poster. All of these proposals invites, through a post-biennial exhibition whose curation and scenography were conceived and executed by the students, to extend and enrich this event.

Projects realized by Azzoune Rayan, Bayazit Esma, Ben Maatoug Alexis, Bonnet Lucas, Cardon Arthur, Catafort-Silva Morgan, Claudon-Schlick Pierre-André, Cortot Azilis, Daguin Théo, De Castro Théo, Douaoudi Nourhane, Drzewiecki Eva, Dulowski Gabrielle, Gayet David, Grain Chanel, Guibier Lucie, Ipek Irem, Jourdren Camille, Lopes Romane, Messiaen Méline, Minniti Léa, Odot Melvin, Philbert Rémy, Pinon Arthur, Pinto Marie-Lou, Poussy Isele Eléna, Rabate Sam, Rhetat Gaëlle, Rivot Izara, Simon Louis-Marie, Tisserand Matteo, Vient Eve, Benoit Evan, Berard Chloé, Bertrand Eva-Dolores, Brangbour Benjamin, Bresson-Muller Louis-Joseph, Caux Emeline, Chuafak Wilairat, Cisse Nell, Cocozza Sara, Costa Clara, Deon Liam, Friederich Chloé, Gaioni-Hubeaux Margot, Genuist Manon, Gottwald Roman, Guenin Léo, Hamel Manon, Jang Yewon, Joffre Clémentine, Léger Agathe, Liashenko Iryna, Lorette Matild, Majerus Charlotte, Maupetit Eloïse, Minlin Alberic-Herve Mingonmin, Mitropoulos Yoanis, Pageot Elise, Phoyenyat Yossawee, Pons Laura, Sans Malorie, Saringkarnjessada Petcharat, Sechi Letizia, Suwanpakdee Arpa, Thongsai Panadda, Tupthong Tanatan, Valladares Elizabeth, Vedovello Valentina.

The École Supérieure de Design de Troyes warmly thanks Le Signe for its support during this collaboration.

A huge thank you also to Quentin Faucompré, Paula Troxler & Kleon Pank, Atelier AAAAA, Vincent Perrottet, Antonin Faurel, Nicklaus Troxler, Vivien Le Jeune Durhin, Helmo, WePlayDesign, Christoph Reinicke, Aero Club, Dan Solbach, Sarah Stendel, stéréo buro, Mikhail Lychkovskiy, Jaemin Lee, Atelier tout va bien and Studio Mire for their kindness and the time they share with the students.

This project was supervised by Karima Bidar (designer, teacher, and graphic design coordinator at the École Supérieure de Design de Troyes, Damien Bauza and Pedro Cardoso, graphic designers.