Neshan Magazine
Neshan is an independent quarterly on about design and visual culture based in Tehran has Benn published since 2003. It designed to provide a source of information, insight and inspiration in the field of graphic design for domestic and international audience. Iran’s first and only graphic design magazine not only presents the diversity of contemporary visual design in the country but also traces the overlooked lines of Iranian iconic legacy that connect the work of different periods. Neshan reflects both international trends and local concerns through enlightening articles by prominent writers with the intention of ameliorating ties between the graphic designers of Iran and all parts of the world.
“Iran’s stunning contemporary graphic design is virtually unknown in the West. But there is some light emerging. Over the past few years, books showcasing Iranian graphic design, posters, calligraphy and typography have been published in the West, opening a very rich vein of design that combines tradition and modernity. And one of the best places to view this work is Iran’s first and only graphic design magazine, Neshan. (Full disclosure: I’m a contributor to the magazine.)” – Steven Heller
