A current graphic-design programme
The organiser lists free admission and dates extending through October 31. This note draws on that published programme, rather than a visit or a review of individual works. Its theme offers a starting point for our own production question: how can a printed piece make room for more than one language?
Our studio take: allocate space before translating
When a poster, label or invitation needs two languages, agree on the reading order before placing either text. Decide whether the versions belong side by side, on separate panels or on opposite faces. Give the translation enough room to remain comfortably readable.
Test the actual words early. A typeface that works for an English headline still needs to render the accents, punctuation and other characters in the approved copy. Inspect the exported print file as well as the editable layout, especially when a font changes between drafts.
Proof meaning as well as appearance
Ask a fluent reviewer to approve each language in context. A spellcheck cannot establish that a name, tone or instruction means what the author intended. Keep names and titles in their approved form rather than silently replacing them with a translation.
Review the full-size proof with both languages present: the reading sequence, line breaks and nearby images can change how the message is understood. These are Chromatic’s layout observations inspired by the programme, not a description of the exhibition’s language choices or a translation service announcement.
Sources
Design Week Mexico — PRINT 2026 programme listing (Spanish) ↗
Checked October 23, 2026. Organiser listing gives October 7–31, White Box at G.56 Hub Creativo, second edition, theme and free admission. English summary; no visit claimed.