The theme for 2026 is Space. Outside and within as a framework for perception, a field of possibilities, a silent witness to our thoughts and actions. It is infinite and intimate, physical and digital. The designer is both its creator and its product.
Creation used to be something like a refuge, a space where one could quietly explore, linger, and make mistakes. Is that inner space shrinking under the pressure of speed, relevance, and algorithmic visibility? The rhythm of platforms pushes designers and visual creators into an endless loop of content and formats. What does it mean to create in an era of extreme image overload?