The Posterheroes Calendar 2025 is here, and it’s a true celebration of creativity, resilience, and the power of design to inspire change. Featuring 12 of the 40 winning works from the “Making Mistakes” competition, this calendar is a testament to the transformative potential of learning from failure — and an elegant showcase of some of the finest talents in the world of graphic design.
Last year’s Posterheroes competition challenged participants from all walks of life — students, professional designers, and graphic design enthusiasts alike — to create 70×100 cm posters exploring the theme of “Making Mistakes.” The open call invited creators to reflect on the value of errors as catalysts for growth, creativity, and societal change. The response was overwhelming, with 4925 posters of innovative designs submitted from 117 countries around the globe.
This calendar is a testament to the transformative potential of learning from failure — and an elegant showcase of some of the finest talents in the world of graphic design.
And now, 12 of the 40 winning illustrations from the 2024 competition have been immortalized in the Posterheroes Calendar for 2025, offering a daily reminder of the beauty and lessons that can emerge from imperfection. Utilizing printing techniques from litho to silkscreen and hot foil, the singer-sewn calendar folder made entirely of Favini papers in various weights, types, finishes, and colors, features a unique coil binding, truly highlighting the meaning and thought behind each illustration.
Each month of the year showcases a winning poster, each of which encapsulates the competition’s core message: mistakes are not failures but opportunities to learn and innovate. Accompanying these visually stunning designs is an empowering quote by Michael Jordan, a legend whose career is a testament to perseverance:
I’ve missed more than 9000 shots in my career, I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I’ve been trusted to take the game-winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.” – Michael Jordan
This quote perfectly encapsulates the calendar’s ethos, inspiring viewers to embrace their own missteps and turn them into stepping stones toward success.
The calendar is printed on Favini’s sustainable paper range
The Posterheroes Calendar 2025 is not only visually captivating but also environmentally conscious, thanks to its production on a curated selection of Favini’s premium sustainable papers. Favini’s commitment to eco-friendly innovation shines through on every page, as the calendar features: Shiro Echo Raw, Dolce Vita, Refit Cotton, Alga Carta, Tree Free Bamboo, Refit Denim, Remake Oyster, Contact Pack, Shiro Echo, Tokyo, and Crush Cacao.
Our special attention goes to Favini’s Refit, Remake, and Crush lines, which are exclusively available through Europapier Group. These innovative papers are made from upcycled materials such as textile fibers and organic residues, demonstrating Favini’s leadership in sustainable design. Each page of the calendar is a tactile experience, connecting users to the material’s eco-friendly story.
Even the folders that hold the calendars, made on Refit Cotton, reflect the “Making Mistakes” theme, making each piece individual and special. Their design is made up from two juxtaposed posters, which won the competition.
2025: a year of reflection and growth
The Posterheroes Calendar 2025 is more than a beautiful collection of art; it’s a daily reminder of the resilience and creativity that define the human spirit and a celebration of the beauty of imperfection and the importance of growth through adversity. By showcasing the work of talented designers and embracing sustainable materials, it delivers a powerful message: mistakes are not the end of the journey — they are the beginning of something extraordinary. Let this calendar accompany you throughout 2025, inspiring you to see every misstep as an opportunity to create, innovate, and succeed. For more information about the calendar and the inspiring initiative behind it, visit Favini’s website here.
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