The best design conferences and events to plan for in 2016

The best design conferences and events to plan for in 2016


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Offset Dublin, Ireland April 8–10 This inclusive multidisciplinary design conference covering from graphic design, photography, animation, illustration, fashion, film, industrial design and art seeks dismantle the hierarchy in design circles. Bonus: Registration fees are comparatively low ranging from €135 ($147) for students and €250 ($272) for working professionals.
99U Conference New York City, US May 5–6 Taking prolific inventor Thomas Edison as its poster child and patron

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saint, 99U is a doer’s conference. Talks are peppered with insights and tips (some teetering on motivational speech) from successful designers and entrepreneurs; this conference organized by Adobe’s Behance, offers pragmatic tips for practitioners and a balm for burnt-out designers feelings stuck in their careers. Bonus: Attendees can schedule time with career coaches on-site
TYPO Berlin Berlin, Germany May 12–14 Now on its 20th year, TYPO Berlin is Europe’s biggest design event. Despite the name, the conference’s presentation extends beyond typography and covers a broader range of design topics from graphic design to advertising
SEGD Conference Seattle, Washington, US June 9–11 Check out this conference if you’re curious about designed spaces—from the complex politics of creating effective signage for cities to how museums use are using technology to create memorable experiences. Designers, fabricators, architects, exhibition designers, brand strategists, and wayfinding specialists convene in this annual gathering by the Society for Experiential Graphic Design.
Typographics New York City, US June 17–28 Billeted as a “festival for people who use type,” this event convened by the legendary design and architecture school Cooper Union is for those deeply interested in the art and craft of typography and font-making. Bonus: Walking tours and hands-on workshops contextualize type in the real world scenarios.

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What Design Can Do Amsterdam, Netherlands June 30–July 1 An exciting conference spotlighting the efficacy of design solutions in addressing social matters. The conference was founded in 2011 by practitioners with the “aim of separating what is valuable from what is worthless.”
Mayo Clinic Transform Conference Rochester, Minnesota, US Sept 14–16 Designers and doctors share the stage in this unique design conference focusing on innovations in heath through human-centered design thinking. Bonus: Tours of the world-famous Mayo Clinic provide a fascinating glimpse into the busy hospital infrastructure supported by a robust design department
Brand New Conference Nashville, Tennessee, US Sept. 15–16 If you love logos, this is your tribe. The expertly-run event from the founders of the popular design blog Brand New, spotlights established and emerging graphic designers, typographers, branding experts working in the field of corporate identity. Highlight: Organizers Bryony Gomez-Palacio and Armin Vit lovingly hand-craft each name badges and bag for every attendee .
AGI Open September (exact dates and locations TBA) For a rush of design inspiration from today’s design luminaries, this all-star conference showcases the latest work from members of the exclusive, nomination-only club Alliance Graphique Internationale. With lower-than-average registration fees, prepared to meet many design students in the
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PopTech Camden, Maine, US Oct, 2016 (exact dates TBA) Held in picturesque Maine, the eclectic conference spearheaded by design guru John Maeda, gathers designers, scientists, artists, filmmakers, engineers, corporate and civic leaders, and policy-makers for a four-day creative immersion.
Adobe MAX San Diego, California, US Oct 31–Nov 4 If you're keen on updating your technical skills, Adobe’s annual creativity conference is a good place to start. Be prepared for a huge crowd—about 7,000 attendees—for the four-day marathon of keynote stage presentations, tech labs, and events. Extra: Surprise appearances by celebrities (like Nick Hefferman last year) occasionally assist with demonstrations of the industry giant’s new products.
Web Summit Porto, Portugal Nov. 7–10 Titans of tech assemble at this highly anticipated annual conference featuring exciting start-ups as well as Fortune 500 companies like Google, IBM, Amazon, Twitter and Apple. Bonus: The conference gave complimentary tickets to women working in the tech industry as part of a global initiative to even out the gender ratio in their events, and the tech industry
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