ON&bnsp;& OFF
The 27th edition of Heidelberg University’s research magazine
7/10/2026 For the 27th edition of the research magazine RUPERTO CAROLA published by Heidelberg University, we developed the editorial design around the opposites »ON & OFF«. The issue explores the fundamental principle of activation and deactivation — from gene activity and digital media usage to physical switching processes — and highlights how deeply this principle shapes both scientific research and our everyday lives.
Our editorial design translates ideas of changing states, transitions, and moments of switching into a clear visual language. »We were fascinated by how universally the principle of ON & OFF shapes our world — scientifically as well as visually. We wanted to make this tension tangible through design,« says our designer Lilith Suppmann.
