ARCHITECTURE & 3D (ESP) Alba de la Fuente is a Madrid-based architect and digital artist creating immersive architectural worlds with AI and emerging technologies.
FILM (BRA) Mah Ferraz is a multi-award-winning film editor and the co-founder of Church Edit, based in Los Angeles and New York.
3D & MOTION DESIGN (UK) London based Digital Artist Rose Pilkington specialises in experimental 3D illustration and motion.
TYPOGRAPHY (SUI) Grilli Type is an independent type foundry known for its distinctive, contemporary fonts.
ADVERTISING & ART (NED) Erik Kessels is a Dutch graphic designer, advertising manager, editor, collector, exhibition curator and artist.
DESIGN (BEL) Base Design is an international network of creative studios located in Brussels, New York, Geneva, and Melbourne. From strategy to execution, Base Design crafts brands that are memorable – and crafted for good business.
DIGITAL ART (FRA) As a pioneering digital artist, Johanna Jaskowska explores futuristic beauty through AR and innovative face filters.
TYPOGRAPHY (ITA) Zetafonts is an award-winning type foundry based in Florence, Italy.
CGI (GER) Styleframe is a design & CGI animation studio driven by clarity, craft and creative vision.
GRAPHIC DESIGN (SUI) Studio Feixen, founded by Felix Pfäffli, is a Swiss design studio known for its bold approach to color, shape, and typography.
MOTION DESIGN (NED) STUDIO DUMBAR/DEPT® is an international agency with a Dutch heritage, specializing in visual branding and motion.
ILLUSTRATION (UK) Mr. Bingo is an artist and former illustrator best known for his witty Hate Mail project and his shift from client work to independent art.
SIDE EVENT The Floating Space is a mobile exhibition ship and part of the festivals Open – Design Week Frankfurt RheinMain.
SIDE EVENT The Democracy Kiosks turn everyday neighborhood kiosks into accessible spaces for dialogue, participation, and democratic exchange.
SIDE EVENT On this urban sketching tour, we will explore Frankfurt's monuments and places of remembrance culture accompanied by a city guide.
CITY GUIDE Explore our curated guide through the city of Berlin, tailored for the creatively curious!
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