Mapping What Matters 2026

Mapping What Matters is a one-day conference and exhibition dedicated to critical design thinking, exchange of experiences and contemporary graphic design practice. The platform combines lectures, discussions, a curated exhibition and a small book market. The event creates a space for professional exchange, education and collective reflection.

Curator 2026: Ľubica Segečová (SK)

graphic designer, educator and founder of the independent festival SELF, shapes the program and exhibition of this year through her research-oriented and socially engaged design practice.

Guests:

• Ruben Pater (NL)
• Laura Pappa (EE/NL)
• Adrien Vasquez (FR/GB)
• Anne Büttner (DE)
• Vier5 (FR)
• Utopia Libri (CZ)
• Sandra Kassenaar (NL)

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DJ sets:

• Ľubica Segečová
• Seafur

Temporary Library:

A curated selection of publications from the last two years, reflecting current attitudes and questions within contemporary visual practice.

Small Book Fair:

Independent publishers shaping contemporary graphic design through content and forms.

You can find news, the complete program and more information on the event website.