Birmingham Design Festival 2025 Highlights

Some highlights from the Birmingham Design Festival. This was my fourth visit since I attended in 2018 and previously in 2023 & 2024.

This event's theme was "Play" one of the key developments in developing high quality creative design.

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"The Conference"
I attended the second day of the event which was the conference part of the festival at the city's Town Hall. The venue is known for hosting major events like music concerts, fashion shows and much more.

Because of my circumstances, I was not able to view the entire day's schedule

Keli Anderson was presenting her variety of two-dimensional and three-dimensional design with a preview of her new publications to be launched during the autumn. Combining the philosophy behind science, history and play. Using unique and relatable concepts using two-dimensional and three-dimensional items which also includes static images and animation

A series of ground-breaking graphics design, branding, visual art and motion graphics presented by Liza Emebeis. This was presented within certain factors including freedom, structure, parameters, freedom, risks, & trust.

Although there is a digital age which is trying to replace the traditional news publications, the Guardian's Design editor Chris Clarke demonstrates how editorial design has the relevance and the power to open the reader's mind behind the story. During his presentation. Chris admitted he is a Dyslexic, as a neurodivergent I had a brief conversation on the importance of embracing neurodiversity in the design industry.

An inspiration which shows two life design stories into a combination to strengthen an influence to others on social media and beyond. This was presented by Malika Favre & George Wu

Design is not all about sharing concepts to inspire but it also provokes a point or matter, with some matters which enable everyone to think about how to think and judge on certain matters. Javier Jaén presented some examples of his powerful projects to make people think beyond appearance and perceptions.

Armin Vit & Bryony Gomez presented their examples of their developments including their world online publication "Under Consideration" also examples of their publication and projects in the communities.

There was additional presentation talks. However, I was unable to watch and sadly I had to leave the event earlier due to my other commitments

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Personal Perspective
One of the reasons why this event is so special is the importance of authenticity and integrity. This makes the event very valuable when meeting and networking with participants and attendees. Because of this it makes the visitor experience very sincere and without barriers.

Special thanks to Daniel Alcorn & Luke Tonge and the entire team to make the event possible.

Previous editions
You can view & read article of my previous article on previous editions of the Birmingham Design Festival

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Keith Mckenzie
Keith is an awareness campaigner, a creative designer (Graphic design and digital art) and a salsa dancing participant
With a background in Art & Design (including Graphic Design & Digital art) and a participant in music-related film documentaries, events & record label project King Of the Beats including filming and behind the scene preparations.
Keith was educated at Hereford College of the Arts, the University of Northampton, Birmingham City University and Google's Digital Garage. Since 2000 , he has developed over twenty years in providing awareness projects, campaigns and activities with the Awareness brand Plus Value Awareness along with Differences Originals. Also am involved with salsa classes in the local community
as an assistant. I also have participated in major dancing conventions in Birmingham's, including Motion City (created by Birmingham Latinmotion and London's ManboCity) during the summer and Latinmotion's NYE Fest during the New Year public holiday.
In 2022. Keith became a featured community participant for Birmingham who became part of special projects and campaigns to promote a positive legacy beyond hosting the Commonwealth Games

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