#354: The latest news from the world of design conferences

Dear friends,
Friday opens the exhibition 'Evert Bloemsma — Type and ideas' opens at ENTER ENTER in Amsterdam. It runs from 3 October to 2 November. Last Saturday, Iris van Herpen - Sculpting the Senses opened at the Kunsthal in Rotterdam. This sensory exploration of the designer's universe presents an immersive retrospective bringing together fashion, contemporary art, design and science until 1 March 2026. SXSW London has announced that it will return for its second year in east London from 1–6 June. Alongside its curated line-up, the festival is offering slots in the schedule to those who receive the most votes in a public vote. Potential speakers (including artists, creatives, entrepreneurs and industry professionals) can submit a proposal for a talk at the event, with the most popular proposal receiving a spot on stage.

You can still sign up to help paint a special mural called 'CHARACTERS: Voices in Type', which makes a statement about freedom, on 2 and 3 October in Breda.

Have a great week!
Thomas

New on Neon Moiré

October Design Conferences

Explore unmissable events such as Inscript Online and IRL, from the Smashing Conference in New York City to the Push UX Conference in Munich. Featuring tech, motion and design festivals, these events take place in destinations across the globe. Don't miss out!

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Opportunities

• Are you a filmmaker who makes films about graffiti, street art, murals or other forms of public art? The Blind Walls Film Fest will take place from 4 to 8 February 2026 and is looking for audiovisual works, ranging from short films to animations and documentaries. Submissions are open until 31 December 2025. Join in and let your film shine on the big screen!

• Post Design has opened an open call in continuation of the theme 'Design After Design', together with Further Reading. They invite written critiques of the BEFORE (the research, histories and conditions that shape the beginning of things), the DURING (the processes, power dynamics and decisions embedded in the creative process) and the AFTER (the systems, consequences and lived realities that unfold long after launch).

  They are looking for writing that delves into the complexities of design, exploring its politics, contradictions and potential. The what was, what is and what ifs. We are seeking contributions that explore design not just as a discipline, but also as a site of tension between intention and impact, aesthetics and ethics, and creation and consequence. Essays, think pieces and experiments are welcome. The proposal window closes at the end of October, max. 300 words. Paid contributions upon publication.

• Open call for submissions for an upcoming edition of Slanted Magazine dedicated to digital tools—with a focus on unconventional applications and creative utilities that go beyond industry standards. Slanted Magazine is looking for small-scale, experimental, or lesser-known tools that help shape both the big picture and the finer details of creative practice. Whether developed by individuals or small teams, or discovered and recommended by dedicated users, we aim to showcase a diverse range of tools that enable designers, artists, and creators to think and work differently.

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