WE WANT THE STORY BEHIND THE DESIGN

Creatives can talk well and very passionately about their own work and inspiration. We look at the design process and the effect of the product or service that was designed. How did users or audiences react? What was the impact of design?

So, don’t show the audience just a portfolio. Engage them with your story, be honest. It’s an audience of creative peers, and they will highly appreciate your openness.

UNFORGETTABLE PRESENTATIONS

• Presentations must be image rich; photos make a presentation come alive, bullet points do not. If you use text, reduce it as much as possible.
• Please stick to the time slot that is given to you. We know you want to tell us everything, but running over time will affect the whole program. Be sure to test and time your presentation.
• Presentations will be more memorable if you bring something extra to the stage. Whether it is a prop, a prototype or a sketch, let us know if you have any special requests by 28 June and we will do our best to make it happen!
• The rehearsal will be July 4 between 16:00-19:00, and your exact time slot will be mentioned in your personal itinerary, which you’ll receive one week prior to the event. You are welcome to join us for an intimate speakers dinner at Hotel de Goudfazant following the rehearsal.

• Please submit your presentation to us no later than 28 June, so that we can double check, test and put everything in place. Send it to morgan@whatdesigncando.com.
• We will be using a full HD projector and a 16:9 HD screen, run from a Macbook. Our preferred format is PDF, but Keynote or PowerPoint are also welcome. If providing a PowerPoint or Keynote, make sure to include all fonts, images and videos separately so they are not compromised in the conversion.
• Please embed your films, and don’t use internet links or build your presentation on an online platform. If you use special fonts, please send them with your presentation.
• Submitting your presentation is necessary to make sure your images, fonts, movies etc will be displayed properly. If necessary you will be given the possibility to make last minute changes during rehearsal.

FESTIVAL VENUE

Muziekgebouw
Our primary festival venue
Piet Heinkade 1, 1019 BR Amsterdam

Mediamatic

Our workshop and afterparty venue

Dijksgracht 6, 1019 BS Amsterdam

Speaker Dinners

We are excited to welcome you to Amsterdam, and have booked two of our favorite restaurants for the occasion. We will organize transportation to and from the hotel.

July 3 at 19:30 – Cafe Restaurant Amsterdam

Watertorenplein 6, 1051 PA Amsterdam

July 4 at 20:00 – Hotel de Goudvazant

Aambeeldstraat 10 H, 1021 KB Amsterdam

Hotel reservation information

Conscious Hotel Vondelpark
Overtoom 519, 1054 LH, Amsterdam

Check in 15:00, check out 11:00 (Breakfast included)

Flight information

We will contact you for your desired itinerary

Personalised itinerary

Check back for your personalised schedule of events July 4th and 5th, and info about transportation onsite including airport transfer and to events. Please let us know if you have any dietary preferences.

GUESTS

You are welcome to bring a few guests to the festival. You should already have received a personalized coupon code for them to register – if you did not receive this already, please contact us right away. All guests need to register by June 30th.