Course: Fanzines Studio, Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design
Instructor: Prof. Anat Katsir
Teaching Assistant: Tal Gruber
'404 Error' is a series of zines that explores the concept of failure from various perspectives. The zines were exhibited at Liebling Haus - White City Centre as part of an exhibition dedicated to fanzines.
'Failures in Design' is the inaugural issue of '404 Error', featuring stories from designers across diverse fields who have experienced remarkable failures throughout their careers. The visual narrative is characterized by distorted typography and imagery, visually encapsulating the concept of failure in design.
'Broken Friendships' is the second issue of '404 Error', featuring poignant articles about the pain of fleeting close friendships and the challenges of sustaining them as we age. The visual narrative is deeply personal, incorporating private images from my life where I have digitally removed individuals I am no longer in touch with, each accompanied by a brief, reflective anecdote about the friendship.
'What's Your Glorious Failure?' is the third and special issue of the zine '404 Error'. In this unique edition, I invited anonymous contributors to share their most remarkable failures. In response, I crafted black postcards, which serve as a poignant contrast to the typical postcard narrative of perfection and escapism, highlighting instead the authentic, imperfect realities of life.
