HAPPENING 23 February | Rotterdam's Nieuwe Instituut will host the Graphic Design Fair 2025, an event featuring workshops, talks, and creative showcases as part of the Design Biennale Rotterdam. The fair, themed 'growth' ('groei'), explores the professional development of graphic designers and creators.
Image: Graphic Design Fair in 2024. Photo: Isa de Jong.
Theme: Growth
The Graphic Design Fair 2025 focuses on how designers evolve within their field, presenting opportunities for learning and networking. The programme includes keynote presentations by Onno Blase, Nadie Borggreve, and Freeling Waters, alongside Pecha Kucha sessions from ST-DUO, Motormond Magazine, Guido de Boer, and Studio Salt, Pepper, and Peace.
Visitors can also participate in hands-on workshops. Glitter Studio will lead a session on screen printing patches, Studio Melli will offer insights into Perso-Arabic type design, and Esmée Dros will host a children's workshop, making the event accessible to all ages.
Participants
The fair will bring together a diverse group of designers, from established names to emerging talents. Among the confirmed participants are:
- Beautiful Problems
- Guido de Boer
- Esmée Dros
- Bianca Forischi
- Maxim de Gilder
- Glitter Studio
- Droom.Iris & Robin de Haan
- Juna Horstman
- Sasja Houba
- Patrick Hutchinson
- Justyna Jaśkiewicz
- Zuza Loch
- Maravilla Studios
- Satomi Minoshima (Washi Futurism)
- Judith Montens
- MOTORMOND
- Papertrail Chaehee Park
- Jaime Pechler
- Lize Prins
- Sophia Reedijk
- Jonas Riemersma
- Danny Rumbl
- Ulghh
- Denisa Voláková
- ST-DUO
- Studio Kansy (Hannah Kansy)
- Studio Melli
- Studio Salt, Pepper, and Peace
The list is subject to updates, and visitors are encouraged to check the Nieuwe Instituut’s website or social media for the latest programme details.
Visiting information
Admission to the Graphic Design Fair is free, allowing visitors to explore the various booths, presentations, and activities at no cost. However, access to other exhibitions at the Nieuwe Instituut, such as 'The Future of Gardens / Gardens of the Future' ('Tuinen van de toekomst'), requires a regular entrance ticket.
The event is expected to draw a mix of design professionals, students, and enthusiasts, offering a platform for discussion and inspiration within the graphic design community.
Location and directions
The Nieuwe Instituut is located at Museumpark 25, 3015 CB Rotterdam, in the cultural hub of the Museumpark district. The area is home to various museums and green spaces, making it an ideal setting for a creative event. The venue is easily accessible by public transport, with nearby tram and metro stations providing convenient connections.
