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Felipe Ibáñez Publishes 'Germinal' on Guerrilla Design Ethics and Action

publication · 2026-04-22

Felipe Ibáñez has unveiled 'Germinal, Diseño de guerrilla,' positioning design as an essential ethical instrument rather than merely a service shaped by market demands. The book contends that design has forfeited its moral aspect, serving instead as a conduit for outside influences. With a rich background in graphic design, education, and activism, Ibáñez offers 'Germinal' as a resource for designers seeking to make impactful changes. It includes a prologue by Norberto Chaves and an epilogue by María Ledesma. Rooted in his two decades of experience, including the 2016 revival of Taller de Acción Gráfica, Ibáñez underscores the importance of ethical choices in design. He will be signing books at a Sant Jordi event in Barcelona on April 23, engaging with thinkers like McLuhan and Pope Francis on topics such as information overload.

Key facts

  • Felipe Ibáñez authored 'Germinal, Diseño de guerrilla.'
  • The book positions design as a critical, ethical tool.
  • It features a prologue by Norberto Chaves and epilogue by María Ledesma.
  • Ibáñez revived his Taller de Acción Gráfica in 2016.
  • Seminars on guerrilla communication were held at FADU (UBA) and Diario Tiempo Argentino.
  • A book signing event is scheduled for April 23 in Barcelona.
  • Ibáñez's previous book 'LiBRO' was published 20 years ago.
  • The work reformulates 'guerrilla communication' as symbolic intelligence strategy.

Entities

Artists

  • Felipe Ibáñez
  • Norberto Chaves
  • María Ledesma
  • David Carson
  • McLuhan
  • Umberto Eco
  • Pope Francisco

Institutions

  • Experimenta
  • FADU (UBA)
  • Diario Tiempo Argentino
  • Cepec de Rosario

Locations

  • Barcelona
  • Spain
  • Rosario
  • Argentina

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