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

Dear friends,
I wanted to let you know that: Pictoplasma has announced the 22nd PictoBerlin Conference on Character Creativity, which will take place from 7–10 May 2026. Early bird tickets go on sale this Thursday, 13 November.

Ryo Lu, Cursor's Head of Design, recently spoke about how Cursor can help designers learn to code using AI. You can now watch the talk on YouTube. If you're a designer who likes to build things, you'll find it a super interesting talk.

A new magazine is out! It's called Designfully and it's got a whopping 260 pages of amazing work by creatives who've been overlooked. It's by DesignbyWomen (Mary Hemingway) and if you'd like to get your hands on a copy, it's available to pre-order right now.

If you're an organiser looking to cut down on ticket-selling costs, check out the awesome price comparison page created by We Ticket. You can filter by event or venue type.

Lastly, my 2026 year planner is now available in both portrait and landscape layouts.

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.

• 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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