A cram-packed two weeks; this years festival promises to be bigger and better than ever.
Ken Garland is a notable British graphic designer, author and game designer. He established Ken Garland Associates in 1962 and in 1963 authored the ‘ First Things First’ manifesto which advocated the use of Graphic Design for more useful and longer lasting forms of communication, as distinct from...
Fusion: Digital Textile Design Exhibition of student and new graduate work. The exhibition runs until 2 November.
Charmed: Illustration exhibition call for submissions “The most fell and furious beast of all other is the Licorne or Monoceros, his body resembles a horse, his head a stag, his feet an Elephant, his taile a bore; he loweth after an hideous manner, one black horne he hath in the mids of his...
The third in the Design Commission for Wales autumn seminar series examining the context and challenge of delivering design quality through Moving:Living:Learning in Wales. Delegate rate is £45 for the day including lunch and refreshments. A limited number of free student places are available;...
Each day during the Festival, Burning Red will be putting out a word or phrase that is to be the starting part for your imagination. You have a time limit of 20 minutes per day to deliver. Open to all abilities and ages! For more information about check www.burningred.co.uk #cdfdad
Following last year's successful exhibitions held to coincide with Cardiff Design Festival, the Associaton of Contemporary Jewllery Wales have asked their members to each design a Welsh Souvenir. The souvenir can be specific to any welsh town, city or county, not just Cardiff and does not have to...
Come along and talk to the designers and makers about their work and inspirations during October. Oriel Makers Gallery is an independent gallery which has been run successfully by artists for over 20 years. Artists and designer makers include Molly Curley (ceramics), Ruth Shelley (glass), Ruth...
Design Commission for Wales in partnership with the Institute of Welsh Affairs Debate ‘Design nation: The future of design in Wales.’The Design Commission for Wales, sponsors of the Best of Welsh Design Awards and partners of the Cardiff Design Festival will host a debate chaired by Geraint Talfan-...
Celebrating great design in the heart of the city.
Due to unforeseen circumstances this exhibiton will now place sometime after the Design Festival at another venue.
A team of illustrators will be creating a giant doodle - which you can start colouring in tomorrow! The illustrators will be working throughout the day so come and say hello.
'weston: work from wales' First seen on BBC2's 'Britain's Next Big Thing', Richard Weston's accessories are now sold in leading stores world-wide. Emulating a Renaissance cabinet of curiosities, 'weston: work from wales' will transform a shipping container into an intimate space teeming with...
First seen on BBC2's 'Britain's Next Big Thing', Richard Weston's accessories are now sold in leading stores world-wide. Emulating a Renaissance cabinet of curiosities, 'weston: work from wales' will transform a shipping container into an intimate space teeming with natural and man-made delights,...
A team of illustrators have created a giant doodle, now it's your turn to add some colour - grab a crayon and colour them all in! Continues throughout the day and throughout the rest of the Festival. Open Sunday 11am - 4pm
Shiva Nata trains your brain to make new connections by combining simple arm movements into increasingly complex sequences. It's neuroplasticity through movement - like sudoku, but with arms, and much more fun. It creates fertile conditions for creative breakthroughs, inspiration and radical new...
A collection of original images inspired by the plot, but not necessarily the ballet production, of Swan Lake. Invited artists, all born, trained or based in Wales, have been asked to respond directly to the original Russian folk story in whatever style they wish. This exhibition will mark the...
What is design? Is the concept tied too closely to notions of form and function, of producing smart, novel things? Is it the creation of desire and, if so, is that a good or a bad thing? At the other end of the spectrum, does it lead to the big ethical questions of how to live well, or how we ought...
The workshop will explore how nature solves problems and how we can use the principle of Biomimicry in design. Request attendance and for further information contact info from samantha.cunningham@interface.com Time - information with booking from Samantha Cunningham, approx 1 hour at lunchtime
The tickets for the jelly will be issued closer to the time - however, in the interim, look out for tweets from @cardiffjelly and @indycube, or visit www.indycube.com Open 9am-6pm There will be a screening of the Living Street short films from 1.30 to 2.30pm at Indycube Castle Quarter. All welcome...
Living Streets mobile cinema PixelPops 2012 takes place in Cardiff, Wales + Barranquilla, Colombia between 28 September and 14 October 2012 at venues across both cities. The theme for 2012 is Living Street. The short films selected for the one hour showings are inspired by, highlight or are set on...
Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances this exhibition has been cancelled.
The workshop will explore how nature solves problems and how we can use the principle of Biomimicry in design. Request attendance and for further information contact info from samantha.cunningham@interface.com Time - information with booking from Samantha Cunningham, approx 1 hour at lunchtime
Designing a business model around you Starting a new business? Need to refresh your business? In this tough economic climate, businesses need to make the most of their most powerful resource - people. Understand ‘you’ as a business model, assess who you are and define and evaluate your strengths...
The Diploma in Foundation Studies (in Art & Design) will be exhibiting a selection of Dens created by our new students. These cardboard creations will demonstrate the playful explorations that are a crucial part of the art experience on the foundation course. Each work has been developed and...
The UK Design Alliance meeting scheduled for the 3rd of October in Cardiff, has been postponed until December. Many apologies for any inconvenience caused
The Diploma in Foundation Studies (in Art & Design) are exhibiting a selection of Dens created by our new students from Wednesday 3 October. Their cardboard creations demonstrate the playful explorations that are a crucial part of the art experience on the Foundation course. Each work has been...
Design is Human is an evening event with networking and talks from leading thinkers in the fields of design, research and business. User centrered design, innovation and strategy is everywhere; but how does this impact on design and what does it mean for the design sector here in Wales? Design...
Design Circle's 'Building Wales Exhibition: The inaugural National Eisteddfod Architecture Pavilion' "A Welsh Landscape", by Coombs Jones Architects+Makers, was the winner of the inaugural National Eisteddfod Architecture Pavilion competition from a field of 31 entrants. The competition launched...
Living Streets mobile cinema PixelPops 2012 takes place in Cardiff, Wales + Barranquilla, Colombia between 28 September and 14 October 2012 at venues across both cities. The theme for 2012 is Living Street. The short films selected for the one hour showings are inspired by, highlighting or set on...
Day 2 of the 2 day workshop run by the Institute for Sustainable Development See event on 3 October for full details.
Become part of the doo:zie creative community. doo:zie‘s aim is to establish a community of creative freelancers and start-ups in and around Cardiff, by providing a scaffolding for connecting, discussing, sharing, processing and realizing creative ideas. 6.00 - 7.30pm Speed Networking (prompt...
All aboard the Ych-a-Fi for a rip-roaring reading of The Gardening Pirates, a brand new children's book by Cardiff author-illustrator partnership Ruth Morgan and Chris Glynn. Even pirates need their five a day but bullying Captain Cranc tries to do his best to spoil things... We'll be drawing,...
An informal setting and the opportunity to have conversations about seldom discussed topics. #socialawareness #realitydesign The theme this time is: 'hunger'. Open to all, just turn up. From 7pm upstairs at the Cental Bar. Organised by The Queen of Amazing Possibilities
dorkbot Cardiff will mark the Cardiff Design Festival with a special celebratory meeting of talks, demos and gizmos. Our interest is "people doing strange things with electricity"! All are welcome. Get in touch if you'd like to present a project. Check out the website at http://dorkbot.org/...
Tails and the Unexpected - Running an internet business For coffee and a chat about running an internet business Tails and the Unexpected are holding an open studio. RSVP to josh@tailsandtheunexpected.com and he will let you have directions to Unexpected House in Penarth. Time: 4-5pm
A one night only celebration of Newport based creatives 6:30pm - 7:30 Roger Proctor long established designer based in Bristol is in conversation with Victoria Jones of Design Wales. Roger has been in the business of design since 1979 and has evolved his business several times to keep pace with...
A party with a series of design based activities… some revived from last year: Pantone Twister, Photo Scavenge Challenge (theme ’10 Shades of Newport’) and the return of Font Bingo (this time with a twist) Design Wars will be sponsored by Newport Council and return in a new enhanced form… a cross...
This event is for people who like magazines and working with creative people to put together great publications. We’re looking for writers, photographers, illustrators and designers to join us on 6 October to make a magazine – start to finish. In association with Plastik Content and Cardiff School...
Throughout the day Peter and Amelia will be introducing their drawing machine 'Pheidippeddes' running around Cardiff. Peter carries Pheidippides on his back, and responding to the machine's instructions Amelia will make a unique illustration, harnessing the catalyst of environment, exercise and...
What do you want to learn or what skills can you share? Swap your knowledge and skills with other people in exchange for things you need. Register to teach or take part in a class on http://tradeschool.coop/cardiff In May Cardiff's first Trade School was launched with the aim of encouraging...
Since being ‘discovered’ by Liberty of London in 2010 Richard Weston’s scarves and other accessories have attracted a devoted following and are now available on Net-a-Porter and in leading high-end retailers world-wide. Inspired by Renaissance ‘cabinets of curiosities’ he is now developing a popup...
We are delighted that some of the UK's most exciting and inspiring designers will be join us this afternoon to talk about their work and ideas, followed by the announcement and presentation of the Cardiff Design Festival Best of Welsh Design Awards 2012. Programme 3pm Arrival and Introductions 3.15...
Throughout the day again today Peter and Amelia will be introducing their drawing machine 'Pheidippeddes' running around Cardiff. Peter carries Pheidippides on his back, and responding to the machine's instructions Amelia will make a unique illustration, harnessing the catalyst of environment,...
Innovation 2012 is the prestigious event for schools and colleges that showcases outstanding innovative project work of Welsh students studying A, AS and GCSE Level Design & Technology. In all, 80 projects will be on view chosen from the work of students studying the subject in Wales. The work...
The Institute of Directors in conjunction with Cardiff Design Festival will be hosting a seminar on setting up your own creative business. With Robert Lloyd Griffiths Executive Director, IOD Wales, guest speakers include Andrea Beardshaw of Sing & Inspire, Professor Brian Morgan, Director,...
The repair cafés organised by the Eco Design Centre will be pop-up events happening at different locations in Cardif throughout the Festivalf. Check the Eco Design Centre’s twitter in the run up to the Festival @ecodesigncentre and visit Cardiff Trade school website http://tradeschool.coop/cardiff/...
Innovation 2012 is the prestigious event for schools and colleges that showcases outstanding innovative project work of Welsh students studying A, AS and GCSE Level Design & Technology. In all, 80 projects will be on view chosen from the work of students studying the subject in Wales. The work...
Living Streets mobile cinema PixelPops 2012 takes place in Cardiff, Wales + Barranquilla, Colombia between 28 September and 14 October 2012 at venues across both cities. The theme for 2012 is Living Street. The short films selected for the one hour showings are inspired by, highlight or are set on...
Design Pub Quiz Organised by Naked Wales A Shot In The Dark, 2-12 City Road, Cardiff, CF24 3DL We will be hosting our annual social for Cardiff Design Festival. This year's pub quiz is going to be a bit different with a number of extra media sections. Hope you can come and join in the fun. Question...
Morgan Arcade Studios aims to provide a professional working environment for practicing artists (Illustration, Graphic Design, Fine Art, Animation, Textiles, Photography and more). The studio also seeks to be a place for hosting events, galleries, networking, workshops and sharing ideas. Join the...
Get under the skin of art and culture in our city! Join digital agency Precedent and resident artists at the Morgan Arcade Studios for a unique user experience-led tour and workshop that will show you how to use real-world environments to inspire better design. (1.5 hour studio tour and meet the...
Launch event for ‘Charmed’ an open submission illustration exhibition at The Printmarket Project Time: 6-9pm
The same loved format: 20 slides, 5 minutes, 1 microphone. Fast paced science, philosophy, geek trivia and many more talks to fill even the largetst intellectual buckets. Event information can be found at: http://ignitecardiff.wordpress.com/2012/09/19/ignite-cardiff-9-as-part-o... For tickets...
12.30 Biomimicry CPD 13.00 Weston Earth Images 13.30 Artworks 14.00 onwards Artworks and Weston Earth Images show collaborative work Design Trends Interface and guests, in conjunction with Cardiff Design Festival, will host three special back-to-back events at the Interface Pop-Up Showroom in...
Burning Red are back for 2012 with a bigger, bolder 3rd installment of our live Design Wars tag team design challenge, beamed in front of you, the live audience. Taking the cue from fight-club style creative battles, with teams of creatives working together to come up trumps with a design and...
Join Beechwood College and the University of Glamorgan at Unit 14-16, Royal Arcade, St Mary Street, Cardiff, on Friday 12 October to view the Create! 2012 Art for Autism finalists work and experience a 'hands on' participatory event, with a multitude of sensory experiences that explore the sensory...
Featuring work by Joanne Barlow, Hayley Lewis, Eluned Glyn and Chelsea Cooney, 12 to 28 October 2012.
Ken Garland will be giving a lecture on his work which is currently being exhibited at the Unviversity of Newport's city campus. All everyone welcome.
'Adapt & Alter - Third year fashion promotion students will be collaborating with Oxfam Boutique for an up-cycle photo shoot. The live fashion shoot will be held at the Atrium on Friday 12th October at 3pm. You can watch the models, stylists and photographers at work; discover how creative...
A fashion show bringing together the talents of the Atrium's student who have been working with stock from the Oxfam Boutique to create an new Autumn/Winter 12/13 collection 5.30pm Drinks reception at the ATRiuM 6-7pm Fashion Show in ATRiuM Street
Curated by Bob Gelsthorpe. Now in its fourth year, Made in Roath Arts Festival and Milkwood Gallery showcase artists from Cardiff and beyond responding to Roath through an exciting assortment of ideas and mediums. The space becomes an eclectic collection of narratives and ideas…Bob has just...
Ken Garland presents 'Looking Closer’ - a photography exhibition with a difference, on the theme of metaphors: Monsters emerge unexpectedly; a small splash of paint is a rampant serpent; a much over-painted line in the gutter seems about to spring at you and the end of a timber beam becomes a...
Including the opening of Croeso I’r Rhath/ Welcome To Roath curated by Bob Gelsthorpe and of the Contemporary Ceramics from Cardiff School of Art & Design BA graduates 2012 gallery window exhibition. Milkwood Gallery, 41 Lochaber Street, Roath, Cardiff CF24 3LS www.milkwoodgallery.com 6pm –...
Made in Roath opening evening then continues at Milgi with....Tactile Bosch in The Warehouse, Art in the Shed (4 sheds 4 artists) spin off from art in The Warehouse, Illustration Lane (illustration on the walls down the back lane) and Daniel Lazenby on the window and in the cinema. 9pm till late
A series of short film viewings by local film makers and animators runs from 13 October-21 October (premiere evening time TBC) Open Tue - Sat 10:00 - 17:30 at. Tel: 02920 485 334. For further information visit www.thesho.co.uk
The cultural identity of Cardiff makes the city a great place to live. Project Cardiff seeks to celebrate this cultural identity by profiling those people who are making a positive contribution to the life of the city and highlighting their endeavours through a portfolio of fifty photographs. Open...
Talk - An opportunity to hear David Berman, globally renowned author and speaker, one of the highlights of the Festival David is the author of Do Good Design: How Design Can Help Repair The World. As a graphic designer, communications strategist, expert speaker and typographer, David is a senior...
David’s celebrated approach results in solutions that don’t just work right: they get the right things done. This workshop is of great interest to designers working with Clients and also to any organisation needing to communicate effectively. Through a step-by-step approach, you will learn how to...
Living Streets mobile cinema PixelPops 2012 takes place in Cardiff, Wales + Barranquilla, Colombia between 28 September and 14 October 2012 at venues across both cities. The theme for 2012 is Living Street. The short films selected for the one hour showings are inspired by, highlight or are set on...
The gala has had to be cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances but the organisers are looking forward to International Fashion Week Wales in the New Year. To find out more about FWC: www.fashionweekwales.com To find out more about Velindre: www.velindrefundraising.com For further information...
Full details including time and venue and booking http://www.dandad.org/dandad/events/2012-10-02/creative-brief-in-cardiff... If you are a professional designer and would like to get involved, spending a few hours this afternoon talking to students about their work and how they present themselves...
