Eastern Design Conference
10–11/10/2025

Join us in Košice and explore the place where global design meets local context
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2025 at A GLANCE

poland
Zuzanna rogatty
Zuzanna Rogatty is a Polish designer based in Brooklyn. With over a decade of experience blending typography and branding, she's been a creative director at COLLINS (formerly Pentagram) and has worked with clients like...
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spain
javier jaén
javier jaén
Graphic designer and illustrator known for his symbolic, playful style rooted in everyday life. He works mainly in editorial illustration, book covers, and cultural communication. His clients include The New York Times, The New Yorker, Time, Harvard...
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greece
Tina Touli
Tina Touli
Tina Touli is a London-based creative director and multidisciplinary designer across print and digital media. She has collaborated with clients like Adobe, CNN, Dell, Tate, and Converse. Named one of the world’s top young...
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slovakia
Andrej & Andrej
Andrej & Andrej
Andrej & Andrej is a graphic design studio based in Bratislava, Slovakia, founded by Andrej Barčák and Andrej Čanecký. Their work is rooted in curiosity, experimentation, and a strong focus on concept-driven design. They specialise...
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ukraine
SPIILKA
spiilka
Studio Spiilka from Kyiv is led by a design director duo who have been partners for over a decade. They specialize in visual identities, packaging, UX/UI, and large digital platforms, blending Vova's engineering...
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czechia
festka
festka
Michael Moureček is the co-founder of the Festka brand. A former professional cyclist with an international career and victories in several prestigious races, he channelled his passion and experience into the world of design...
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finland
Antero Jokinen
antero jokinen
Antero Jokinen is a Finnish creative director, designer, and writer based in Helsinki. He spent a decade working in advertising and branding between Amsterdam and Los Angeles, followed by co-founding Helsinki agency 358. In recent...
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Czechia/Slovakia
PFX
PFX
PFX is a studio that makes stories shine through invisible, seamless work. From the first cut to the final frame, they shape how films feel—whether through visual effects, post-production polish, or fully crafted animation...
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poland
Jacek Utko
jacek utko
Jacek Utko is a media consultant working in 35 countries in Europe, the Americas, Asia, Australia and Africa. He revamped dozens of newspapers, magazines, and websites. Working for the World's biggest publisher...
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hungary
attila szantner
attila szantner
Attila Szantner is the CEO and co-founder of MMOS, a Swiss startup bridging video games and science. With a decade dedicated to connecting research and gaming, he’s led projects like Borderlands Science and EVE Online’s Project...
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slovakia
Katarína poliačiková
katarína poliačiková
Katarína Poliačiková is a visual artist and literary author. She studied at the Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Bratislava. She has exhibited in Prague, Berlin, New York, and Lisbon. In her work, she employs...
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slovakia
Tatra banka Experience Design
Tatra banka Experience Design
Matej Belica is Design Lead at Tatra banka for the UX Design Competence Center at Raiffeisen Bank International, which operates in 12 European countries and serves over 10 million clients. Responsible for driving...
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slovakia
martin bajaník
martin bajaník
Martin Bajaník studied graphic design at the Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Bratislava. He worked in advertising and, since 2014, has been running his own brand PEKNE & DOBRE. He founded the cafés SHTOOR and...
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Simultaneous translation
Vegetarian & vegan lunches both days
All day coffee and snacks
Feel-at-home atmosphere
2 days
of curated line-up featuring renowned speakers
Two afterparties
Accessible, safe and inclusive conference venue near the city center

2 days

of curated line-up featuring renowned speakers

Vegetarian & vegan lunches both days

All day coffee and snacks

Accessible, safe and inclusive conference venue near the city center

Simultaneous translation

Feel-at-home atmosphere

Two afterparties

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Workshops
9 Oct 2025
14:00–17:30
Tabačka Kulturfabrik
Typography in a Liquid Chaos
tina touli (GR) & thiago maia (BR)
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9 Oct 2025
14:00–18:00
Tabačka Kulturfabrik
Interactive websites with the new GSAP panel in Webflow
Iza Mrozowska (PL)
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Typography in a Liquid Chaos
Workshop ticket/Bundle ticket
120€/359€ (+ VAT)
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Interactive websites with the new GSAP panel in Webflow
Workshop ticket/Bundle ticket
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FAQ
Can I buy a ticket for just one day?

We do not offer one-day conference tickets.

Are workshops included in the conference ticket?

You can either purchase a separate ticket for a workshop or choose a bundle ticket that includes access to both the conference and a workshop of your choice.

What if I want to cancel or transfer a ticket to another attendee?

All tickets for the conference and workshops can be refunded or transferred up to 30 days before the event. After this period, all tickets are non-transferable, non-refundable, and cannot be cancelled.

What if I need to make other modifications for a ticket?

For any other questions or changes regarding your purchased ticket, please reach out to hello@easternconf.com.

What should I do if I encounter any payment issues?

If you encounter any payment issues, please contact us at hello@easternconf.com for assistance.

How can I request an invoice for my purchase?

An invoice will be automatically issued and sent together with your ticket after the payment is successfully processed. If you encounter any issues, feel free to contact us at hello@easternconf.com.

Where can I find the conference agenda?

The final conference agenda will be shared in early September 2025.

Do I need to bring anything to the workshop?

Detailed information on what to bring is provided in the description of each individual workshop.

In what language are the talks conducted, and are they translated?

The talks are conducted mainly in English or Slovak/Czech. However, we provide audio headsets with simultaneous translation to and from English.

Will workshops be translated into English/Slovak?

Each workshop will be conducted in the instructor’s chosen language, as indicated in its description. Interpretation will not be provided.

How do I become a volunteer?

If you're interested in becoming a volunteer, please reach out to hello@easternconf.com

How do I get to and around Košice?

Depending on your location, you can fly directly to Košice International Airport or take a train or bus to reach the city. Tabačka Kulturfabrik, the conference venue, is conveniently located near the city center and can be easily reached by public transport. Additionally, shared bikes and scooters are available around the city as well. For specific guidance or assistance with travel and program arrangements in Košice, please visit www.visitkosice.org.