The visual identity of the “Festival of the European Short Story” is based on the letter as both the fundamental carrier of a story and a powerful graphic element. The letters represent a wave of new ideas, diverse perspectives and distinctive authorial voices converging at the festival. Their movement across the composition creates the impression of an avalanche spilling beyond the format, emphasising energy, momentum and the continuous flow of stories.

The diversity of contemporary European literature is expressed through contrasting typefaces, sizes and colours. Each letter contributes to the whole, just as each author brings a unique voice and style. The resulting visual system is both recognisable and flexible enough to adapt to different formats and festival materials.

The festival brings together authors, translators and audiences from across Europe, promoting contemporary literature and cultural exchange. The proposed identity reflects its openness, diversity and vitality through expressive typography in constant motion, transforming words into catalysts for new encounters, ideas and stories.