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

Dear friends,
beyond tellerrand launched its new website last week ahead of this week's event in Berlin. This major update showcases two upcoming conferences and archives the last 27 conferences, offering 359 recordings of talks and details of speakers. If you're interested in web design, typography, community or well-being, it's a true treasure trove. Take a look!

Demo Festival has announced the Demo Tape Launch Party, which will take place on 11 December in Rotterdam and will feature DJ sets and live visuals.

Copenhagen-based Design Matters is organising a 3-day field trip, exploring AI x Design in San Franciscofrom 27 to 29 January 2026, gathering a group of designers. Expect studio visits to top tech companies and emerging startups paving the AI path, as well as a summit with former Design Matters speakers and AI design pioneers, and much more. Spots are limited. First Round , the one-day showcase of original presentations made to clients, showing initial design explorations for logo, identity and branding projects, announced the next date in New York: 7 May 2026. You can attend in person or remotely.

On Thursday 6 November at 17:45, Kristoffer Tjalve and Elliott Cost will present the Internet Phone Book at the Internet Archive Europe headquarters in Amsterdam to celebrate World Digital Preservation Day. The event is free after registration.

In addition to all these announcements, conferences taking place this week are:

• Upscale Conf, 4 - 5 November in Malaga

• beyond tellerrand, 6 - 7 November in Berlin

• International Assembly, 6 - 11 November in Glasgow

• Melba Festival, 6 - 16 November in Sofia

• Pixel Show, 6 - 9 November in Brasilia

• Bend Design, 7 + 8 November in Bend

• Mira Digital Arts Festival, 7 + 8 November in Barcelona

• Motion Plus Design, 8 November in Paris

Lastly, two years ago, Canva acquired Affinity, an alternative to Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. Now, they have released a free update to the suite. Get it at affinity.studio 

Have a great week!
Thomas

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• 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!

• Extended: 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 November, 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. Submission Deadline: Sunday, 09.11.2025

• 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!

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