GLUE AMSTERDAM X ARTEMIS

Creative Industry Voices

From September 18 to 21, Artemis Academy is the place to be for curious minds, design lovers, and creative pioneers. As part of GLUE Amsterdam, we’re opening our doors and putting Creative Industry Voices in the spotlight.

Expect four days full of inspiration:

• Talks by visionary designers, trend forecasters, and art directors

• An interactive workshop on Design Principles led by one of our own lecturers

• A curated selection of top graduation projects and surprising case studies

Come watch, listen, join in—and discover what’s happening (and coming) in the world of design.

📍 Location: Artemis Academy – Marnixstraat 317, Amsterdam
📅 Dates: September 18–21
🕙 Time: Daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
🎫 Admission: Attending the talks is free
+ Language: English

Below is the overview of the talks. You can register for the talks here.

Concrete Amsterdam – Thursday, September 18, 11:00–12:00

Concrete Amsterdam is a leading multidisciplinary design agency that creates groundbreaking concepts at the intersection of architecture, interior, branding, and design. They are known for their high-end, distinctive designs for iconic hotels, restaurants, retail concepts, and residential projects. Their work combines strategic thinking and storytelling with a strong visual identity. In this talk, they will take you through how brands are brought to life worldwide through space and experience, and the art of designing next-level hospitality concepts.

Shahar Livne – Thursday, September 18, 15:00–16:00

Shahar Livne is an award-winning material designer from Eindhoven. She is known for her innovative and experimental approach to working with unconventional materials. Her work focuses on conceptual material research with a layered methodology, where unique stories come to life through objects and installations, with materials serving as carriers of narratives. Shahar was named one of the best product designers in the world by Phaidon Press, won the Dezeen Emerging Designer of the Year Award, and was named one of the 100 most influential creatives in the world by Icon Design Magazine.

Trends in Visual Design with FRAME – Friday, September 19, 11:00–12:00

FRAME is an internationally renowned magazine that inspires and connects the world of interior, spatial, and experience design. With in-depth stories and innovative insights, it is known for its boundary-pushing content. During this session, there will be a panel discussion on “Trends in Visual Design – Designing Through the Decades”, featuring experts and specialists in spatial/experience design, digital design, and branding. The discussion offers a unique perspective on how visual design has evolved over time and continues to innovate.

Fitzroy – Trend Forecasting – FRI Sept 19 & SUN Sept 21, 11:00–12:00
For the creative-strategic agency Fitzroy, every effective campaign starts with a sharp cultural insight. This is a deep understanding of values, behaviors, or desires within a particular culture. Culture Insight Director and Trend Forecaster Anne-Marie Twigge will show how, for design, this forms the starting point for creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also meaningful, relevant, and resonate with what truly moves people. This is how design is created that touches, resonates, and is culturally authentic.

FutureBrand – SAT Sept 20, 11:00–12:00 & SUN Sept 21, 15:00–16:00
The international brand and design agency FutureBrand helps brands such as Chanel, Sephora, L’Oréal, and McDonald’s stand out worldwide through visual identity and spatial experiences. Their design connects head and heart: thoughtful, visually striking, and emotionally impactful. In this talk, they will guide us through their approach and vision on brand experiences in a changing world.

Tjarda Wessels – SAT Sept 20, 15:00–16:00
Tjarda Wessels, Head of Studio Concept & Design at Rituals, spots trends long before they become mainstream. He translates these signals into ideas that make brands not only future-proof but also meaningful. From Vlisco to Deus Ex Machina, his work is infused with courage, style, and strategy. He thinks big but knows that brilliant concepts only become powerful when realized in retail, product, and campaigns. This is how Tjarda places brands exactly where they are relevant to the consumer, today and tomorrow.

Workshop – Design Principles (SAT & SUN)
Inspired by the talks and the creativity of our students? On Saturday and Sunday, get hands-on and join a Design Principles workshop led by one of our lecturers. Why does one design immediately catch your eye while another feels flat? We’ll take you into the world of form, color, texture, and material, teaching you how thoughtful aesthetic choices create designs that are not only beautiful but also meaningful.

🕙 Saturday and Sunday, 12:00–15:00
Sign up for the workshops here.