Urban Canvas Zine

About

Urban Canvas is more than just a magazine. It is a raw and unapologetic celebration of typography, art, and contrast. A playground where bold design meets chaos, where strong visuals collide with the unexpected, and where creativity knows no limits. It is about breaking the rules, bending perspectives, and pushing the boundaries of what a magazine can be.

Zine Description

Posters – Bold, striking designs with raw energy

Graffiti – Street art influence, urban textures, and hand-drawn elements

Mixed Media Art – A fusion of different styles, materials, and techniques

Typography – Experimental fonts, bold lettering, and chaotic layouts

Thoughts & Words – Abstract concepts, personal reflections, and layered meaning

Contrast & Composition – Sharp visuals, high-impact design, and unconventional structure

Rule-Breaking Aesthetics – A mix of order and chaos, pushing artistic boundaries

Credits

• Alessandro Paolo Heller (Designer/ Author)
• Paolo_166 / Paolo Studios: instagram.com/Paolo_166
• Alessandro.hlr: instagram.com/Alessandro.hlr
• Felix Schober (Model)
•  instagram.com/Felixshober19instagram.com/Felixshober19

*All rights reserved*

HS Ansbach - VIS

Please include the following bits of information into your credits as well:

This game was created at the Visualistaion and Interaction in Digital Media (VIS) program of HS Ansbach

Supervised by:  Prof. Sebastian Stamm (Digital Illustration WS  2025)