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

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

Explore unmissable events such as Font & AI Online and IRL, from the Dutch Design Week in Eindhoven to the Push UX in Munich. Featuring tech, motion and design festivals, these events take place in destinations across the globe. Don't miss out!

Thomas Dahm
October 20, 2025

Dear friends,
Figma has announced that its online design system conference, Schema, is back and will take place on Tuesday, 28 October. The first Nicer Tuesdays LA event will take place on 4 November and will feature Mouthwash Studio, Clay Hickson, James Junk and Thalía Gochez. Design Luxembourg announced the Luxembourg Design Festival, which will take place from 12 to 16 November 2025. The festival will feature a diverse programme of activities designed to appeal to all, including conferences, workshops, cooking classes, exhibitions, evening events and much more.

T—BI published an interesting breakdown of the new INTL.International festival identity created by NAM, which explores the creation of stone forms that exist in both the digital and physical spaces. Jess Wiseman, a 3D artist, recently spoke at TEDxNorthern Quarter, discussing what learning means in the AI age. She argued that, to thrive, we must learn quickly, stay curious and never lose our personal touch in the work we create.

Attending the Dutch Design Week, use designweekmap.com as a easy walking guide.

Have a great week!
Thomas

New on Neon Moiré

Fonts and AI Conference

This is the first conference entirely dedicated to the topic of fonts and artificial intelligence. It takes place online on 24 and 25 October and is hosted by I Love Typography. Over two days, we will explore how AI can impact the world of typography, from theory and AI models to practical implementations. We will discuss community concerns and the legality and ethics of AI training models, as well as examining the threats and opportunities that AI represents.

www.neonmoire.com/event/1539/fonts-and-ai-conference

Strategy, Artistry & Architecture

A live conversation on 3 November, with Former Founding Director of Studio Egret West about how design leaders can integrate strategic vision with artistic expression, and what it means to lead projects that look beyond buildings and infrastructure to the immaterial aspects of urbanism.

www.neonmoire.com/event/1540/strategy-artistry-architecture

The Role of a CEO

Join Future London Academy, on 11 November, for a live interview with Jim Prior, Former Global CEO of Superunion and Chair at Design Bridge and Partners, as we explore the realities of leadership at the highest level. Whether you're aiming for the C-suite or want to strengthen your influence where you are, this conversation will give you a valuable perspective on leading with creative vision in a business context.

www.neonmoire.com/event/1541/the-role-of-a-ceo

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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.
CXI is Europe's largest conference dedicated to corporate and brand identity. It will take place on 12 June 2026. Everyone is invited to submit brand identity projects with a clear strategic basis and visible impact, or projects that set new standards and spark discussion. Projects should also transcend the individual case. Submit yours!