Goethe-Institut Christmas Cards
I was commissioned by the Goethe-Institut to design the official Christmas and New Year campaign visuals for 2025/26, an annual communication piece sent to partners across politics, culture, education, and science worldwide.The challenge was to create a series of visuals that feel contemporary and globally relevant, while subtly referencing German culture without falling into clichés. The motifs balance illustration and image-based approaches, translating familiar seasonal themes into something refined, modern, and adaptable across formats.Designed for both print and digital use, the system allows Goethe-Institutes worldwide to communicate consistently while retaining flexibility for local adaptation.
client
Goethe-Institut
graphic design & illustration
Alina Holtmann
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deliverables
Concept and design of 4 campaign motifs (Christmas and New Year), print-ready folded cards (DIN long), special edition with signatures for president and board, social media adaptations (feed and stories), website banners, editable design files (Photoshop, Canva), and email templates (Outlook OFT format)








