#331: Design Conferences and Festivals

3-4 March 2025 / London
Using Al in UX Design 2-day course at The School of UX. Learn how to use AI in UX Design in our 2-day hands-on course (no previous AI knowledge required). We'll demystify all the AI buzzwords for you and show real world examples of AI and UX products.

4-6 March 2025 / Las Vegas
CXO 2.0 Conference USA, this event focuses on protecting your business from spam and scams while providing networking opportunities and a chance to explore the global business landscape.

4-6 March 2025 / Edinburgh
DIBI Conference 2025 is a international digital conferences taking place on March 5th and 6th, 2025. DIBI Conference is for designers and developers for those shaping the future of the web.

4 March 2025 - 6pm GMT / London
Taking to the stage on Nicer Tuesday are the founders of The White Pube - the online magazine that aims to 'call out the overly stale, pale and male state of the art industry'. Gabrielle de la Puente and Zarina Muhammad will take you behind the scenes of the world of art criticism and their recently published debut book, Poor Artist. Next, music video director and filmmaker Will Norman takes you into London's iconic grime scene through a world of model trains and miniatures. We'll go behind the scenes of his brilliant new music video for British MC Jme's track TNMT. Then the wonderful world of editorial illustration from cartoonist Stella Murphy, a creative whose abstract characters and psychedelic sensibilities have touched the pages of The New York Times and come to life in commissions for Adult Swim, Nike, Ace and Tate and more. Last but not least, Nicer Tuesday welcomes global branding agency Koto to the stage, with Sam Howard and Dylan Young joining us from Koto's London studio to take the audience through the agency's approach to art through an exploration of their latest project, Seasoned.

4 March 2025 - 8pm GMT / Online
See No Evil Drink with the fantastic producer Lidia Scarlat.

7 March 2025 / Vienna - 5th Edition
IllustrationDay2025 by AustrianIllustration. IllustrationDay2025 by AustrianIllustration. A day dedicated to illustration, by illustrators for illustrators! With inspiring talks, hands-on workshops, an artist merch area, portfolio reviews and plenty of opportunities to network with fellow illustrators, there's something for everyone. Whether you're just starting out on your illustration journey or a seasoned pro, whether you work in book illustration, advertising, game design or animation - this event is for you! Let's come together to celebrate our craft, discover new techniques, meet fellow artists and simply enjoy a fantastic day surrounded by creativity.

7-15 March 2025 / Austin
Founded in Austin in 1987, SXSW Festivals is best known for its conference and festivals that celebrate the convergence of technology, film, music, education and culture. The festival is dedicated to helping creative people achieve their goals.

8 March 2025 / New Delhi - First Edition!
The festival brings together designers, innovators, and changemakers in one of South Asia’s most rapidly evolving cities. Through a diverse programme of talks, workshops, and exhibitions, WDCD Live Delhi will highlight real-world examples and inspire creative approaches to building a fair and regenerative future.

12-16 March 2025 / Mérida - First edition!
Paradiso in fabulous Mérida, Mexico! This unique creative event features intimate sessions with artists like Karin Fong, Oliver Jeffers, Debbie Millman, Gmunk, Pentagram, Jessica Walsh, and many others. March 12-16, 2025

12-14 March 2025 / Online
The 5th annual Presentation Design Conference - the essential how-to event for designers who need to who want to create compelling slide decks, interactive experiences and high-impact presentations.

13-14 March 2025 / Prague - 10th edition!
Mouvo, the platform focused on the intersection of graphic design, film, animation and technology. MOUVO 10 will take place on 13 and 14 March 2025.

14-15 March 2025 / The Hague - 5th edition!
The Fontstand International Typography Conference is a two-day, unsponsored event by designers for designers, featuring world-class type experts, inspiring presentations and meaningful networking in a friendly, authentic atmosphere, taking place in The Hague on 14-15 March 2025.

15-16 March 2025 / Rotterdam - First Edition!
The Rotterdam Illustration Festival: here to gatebreak the illustration world with real talk and honest insights. Step out of your studio life and join us for fun, community-building activities, engaging and useful workshops, eye-opening talks, a buzzing market full of publishers ready to connect, and plenty of opportunities for being inspired. It’s all about sharing truths, creating opportunities, and building a stronger illustration community.

20-21 March 2025 / Eindhoven
The Art Department 2025 is a Fest and conference focussing on the design process and craftsmanship in film, animation and games. In 2025 The Art Department will return to industrial venue Klokgebouw with a program packed with artist talks, demos, screenings, live sketching sessions, portfolio reviews, recruitment and so much more! A playground for the creative industry.

21-30 March 2025 / Amsterdam, Utrecht, Online
Kaboom Animation Festival will take place in Amsterdam, Utrecht and online. This year's line-up offers an exceptional collection of films, carefully selected for their compelling and inspiring stories. With no less than 165 films and VR works will compete on the cinematic battlefield. With nine categories to explore, there is something for everyone. Prepare yourself for a stunning - but healthy - overload of short films and VR works for young, old and everyone in between.

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