Neon Moiré Newsletter #294

Pictoplasma Conference – Berlin and Online (live)!

This week, the Pictoplasma Conference in Berlin celebrates 20 years of love for characters and their creators. For all who cannot make it to Berlin, FOMO ends right here. For the first time, the full programme is being broadcast live to Pictoplasma’s new community website, home.pictoplasma.com – that’s three days of artist lectures , panels, presentations and 65 animated shorts.

New events on Neon Moiré

• Thursday 16 May, Online

  How to Fix Your Voc Program With Journey Mapping
  In this UXPressia event, Caterina Mishina will discuss the challenges of ineffective VoC programs, emphasize the importance of starting with a customer journey map, and offer insights and tools for building a more effective VoC program.

Dive into Design This Summer!

Summer's calling, and for design enthusiasts like yourself, that means one thing: it's Design Summer School season! Forget textbooks and lectures – this year, we're bringing you a curated selection of immersive creative camps that'll ignite your design fire.

Get ready to explore the worlds of graphic design, typography, media arts, and critical thinking – all led by the best independent summer schools around. We've scoured the scene to find programs with confirmed dates, so you can plan your creative adventure with confidence.

These schools are not your average summer camp. Think hands-on workshops, inspiring guest lectures, and a vibrant community of fellow design lovers. So, ditch the beach for a bit and unleash your inner creative genius this summer!

The New York School of Visual Arts MA Design Research studio has created a two-week intensive summer program devoted to research and writing about design. Participants will be introduced to a range of techniques for constructing compelling narratives about images, objects, and spaces.
June 3–14, 2024

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Design West is an international summer design school located at the ATU Connemara campus in the beautiful village of Letterfrack in Co. Galway, on the West Coast of Ireland. For two weeks this summer, from June 15th to June 28th, 2024, participants will get the opportunity to work with leading International and Irish designers from renowned studios, including Thonik (Amsterdam), Gail Anderson (SVA NYC) and Associate (New York).
June 15-28, 2024

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TypeParis is a 6-week typeface design program, which started in 2015. Over the course of the program, industry leaders will teach and mentor students in both traditional and modern craft techniques of typeface design. Located in the center of Paris, students will be able to enjoy the culture of the city and will also receive access to historic materials at key libraries in the city. Renowned guest critics, will compliment the daily program with unique perspectives around typography and design.
June 4 - July 12, 2024. Inscriptions closed for 2024.

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NØ SCHOOL NEVERS is a unique international summer school, held in Nevers in Burgundy, aimed at students, artists, designers, makers, hackers, activists and educators who wish to further their skills and engage in critical research around the social and environmental impacts of information and communication technologies.
July 1-14, 2024

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Participants from around the world, of all ages, both students and professionals, have gathered in Porto every year since 2013 to take part in a two-week course that focuses on editorial design. They bring with them different cultural perspectives, different routines and expectations, as well as differing experience and skills. Some, at the beginning of their design careers, want to expand their knowledge, while others, as professionals, may also want to break their routines and refresh.
July 15-27, 2024

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During the fourth Graphic Matters Summer School, Typical Type, you develop (new) skills, make friends, meet designers and typography heroes Team Thursday, Vera van de Seyp and Kristyan Sarkis and dive into the world of letters, characters and typography together with the Graphic Matters team.
August 20-22, 2024

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Develop your digital design skills, experiment in contemporary design fields, work on personal projects with direction from industry experts, and join a community of like-minded creatives. Apply before May 1st

If you are thinking of joining one of the mentioned summer schools, but are not sure which one or you are not sure if it is something for you. Just hit reply. We are happy to help you find the right fit for you.

If we missed the one our you are organizing or attending, please me know.

Design events this week

FITC Toronto 2024
Monday, 29 to Tuesday, 30 April 2024
Toronto, Canada 🇨🇦

FITC Toronto is a 2-day conference. Celebrating design, digital development, media, and innovation in creative technologies. The event explores the future of everything innovative, technical and creative to leave you informed, challenged and inspired. Before the conference there is a optional workshop day.

FLA: Design Thinking & Innovation Week 2024
Tuesday, 30 to Friday, 3 May 2024
London, UK 🇬🇧

A unique programme in London designed to give you inspiration and tools for your work, to help you get an expert opinion on your current projects, and keep you up-to-date with the latest trends in the industry. Every day consists of keynote presentations, case studies, roundtable discussions and visits to the top companies that have adopted a human-centred approach. You will go to the offices of the most exciting companies and see how they work, as well as have a chance to discuss your work challenges with the best experts.

Pictoplasma 2024
Wednesday, 1 May to Sunday, 5 May 2024
Berlin, Germany 🇩🇪

Pictoplasma Berlin celebrates its 20th edition and. welcomes all international character design pioneers, creatives and enthusiasts for a special 5-day IRL celebration of the very best in contemporary character design and art.

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