Antalis’ 2026 Creative Power desk calendar is a tribute to the imagination, materiality and sustainability that define modern creative print.
Antalis’ 2026 Creative Power desk calendar is a tribute to the imagination, materiality and sustainability that define modern creative print.
Celebrating Conceptual Design, Craftsmanship and the Power of Creative Papers
Designed by Salina, a studio renowned for its conceptual thinking and craft-led approach, the calendar showcases how thoughtful design and purposeful paper choices can elevate an object into a tactile piece of inspiration.
A Concept Rooted in Craft and Material Exploration
Salina’s design approach centres on connecting ideas to materials. For the 2026 calendar, the studio translated the theme of Creative Power through texture and the sensory experience of paper. Each element of the calendar invites interaction - encouraging the user to feel, explore, and appreciate the nuances of every stock.
“Our aim was to design an object that allowed the paper to speak for itself. The sturdy, foldable construction functions both as a display structure and a container. Die-cut holes, reminiscent of punch cards, become aesthetic features that reveal and juxtapose the vibrant colours and textures of the paper stocks. Paired with minimalist, utilitarian typography for the days and months, the design plays with functionality in an understated and playful way”, explains Eugenia Luchetta from Salina.
The calendar is constructed with an intuitive dual-sleeve system: users lift each month’s card from a rear pocket and place it into the front frame, revealing the days and dates. The result is a desk object that is as functional as it is beautiful, with rhythm, colour and tactility shifting month by month.
Printed with Precision
Production was entrusted to Identity Print, who brought Salina’s vision to life using their Ricoh Pro C9500. The press delivered the clarity, colour integrity and fine detail required to reproduce the diverse characteristics of each creative paper - ensuring every sheet could be experienced exactly as intended.
Sustainable by Design
All creative papers featured in the calendar are Carbon Balanced as standard through World Land Trust, supporting the protection and restoration of threatened tropical forests around the world. This reinforces Antalis’ commitment to helping designers and printers work more sustainably - without compromising on quality.
Paper Selection: A Celebration of Creative Variety
The calendar brings together a curated collection of Antalis’ Creative Power papers from each of the brands:
Calendar Components
• Outer Rip-Tear Box: Invercote G 350gsm
• Display Frame: Keaykolour Blackberry 300gsm
Monthly Stocks
1. Rives Design Bright White 250gsm
2. Olin Colours Spring Green 240gsm
3. Curious Metallics Rose Gold 300gsm
4. Curious Skin Red 270gsm
5. Curious Particles Cream Rose 240gsm
6. Olin Colours Citrus Yellow 240gsm
7. Keaykolour Baltic Sea 300gsm
8. Olin Design Rough Soft White 300gsm
9. Keaykolour Pumpkin 300gsm
10. Olin Origins Cereal 240gsm
11. Curious Matter Goya White 270gsm
12. Conqueror Laid Vellum 220gsm
This diverse range highlights the depth of Antalis’ Creative Papers portfolio - encompassing texture, colour, weight and finish.
The Result
The 2026 Creative Power desk calendar stands as a testament to the possibilities unlocked when design, craftsmanship, premium materials and sustainable thinking come together. More than a functional desk tool, it serves as a tactile showcase of Antalis’ Creative Papers - inviting designers, printers and brand storytellers to rediscover the expressive potential of print on beautiful papers.
