Portfolio Sessions #2: Graphic Design Fair
In celebration of the Graphic Design Fair, this edition will focus on the graphic design practice. A selection of six established experts from varied backgrounds are invited to meet emerging designers through feedback sessions. The designer present themselves based on their portfolios, digital and physical parts thereof.
22 March 2026 09:30 - 15:15
The graphic designers who will be speaking to participants are Maureen Mooren, Sandra Kassenaar, Koos Breen and Jeannette Slütter, Hamid Sallali, Jonathan Castro, and Jungmyung Lee.
Please fill in this form if you are interested in joining. A selection will be made based on the quality of the motivation, the portfolio and the overall balance within the group of selectees.
Programme
- 10:30 - 11:00: Participating designers install their portfolio presentations
- 11:00 - 12:00: Introductions between participating designers
- 12:00 - 12:45: Lunch
- 13:00 - 13:15: Introduction of the experts
- 13:15 - 14:45: Portfolios Sessions round 1
- 14:45 - 15:00: Short break
- 15:00 - 16:00: Portfolios Sessions round 2
- 16:00 - 16:15: Collective feedback and wrap up
Portfolio Sessions
Three times a year, Nieuwe Instituut hosts the Portfolio Sessions at the Re-Centre. The events offer aspiring designers, architects, and digital practitioners the opportunity to receive feedback from professionals, whilst meeting other creatives, potentially leading to new insights and collaborations.