About us

Previously operating as Graphic Design Festival Scotland.

Celebrating, showcasing and inspiring creatives from across the world through three key programmes:

International Assembly

International creative festival. Get inspired, learn something new and make connections in the creative industry through a programme of conferences, workshops, socials and exhibitions.

International Posters

A celebration of poster design through a global competition, exhibition and published book. Receiving over 30,000 posters from 107 countries since 2014, the competition will open for entry in 2021. The new exhibition is proposed to open during the first International Assembly in 2021.

International Creative Awards

Recognising leading creatives and outstanding projects through an international awards programme.

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