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An ode to old and new friends of INTL. We’ve come this far, all credit goes to you. 2025 is a parade of everything we cherish and enjoy. Design, creativity, informality, brilliance, friendship, and everything we’ve built – together. A vibrant, moving tribute to the people, ideas, and energy that brought us here.
Scrolling through the past, enjoying the present, embracing the future.

The story of INTL goes on. Thank you. 

International Assembly festival is an unmissable gathering of designers and creatives featuring a conference, innovative workshops, panel discussions, a live project, award celebrations and the renowned International Poster Exhibition.

INTERNATIONAL ASSEMBLY CONFERENCE

An unmissable all-day design and creative conference. Speakers include: Pentagram, M/M (Paris), OK-RM, Annie Atkins, Studio Yukiko, TEMPLO, Talia Cotton, YONK, Jingqi Fan and Form Play x Procreate. Hosted by Martin Boath.

Your ticket includes:
+ All day conference
+ Limited edition totebag and goodies
+ Access to marketplace and partner stands
+ Opening night entrance with sponsored drinks

Early bird tickets now on sale:
Student and Recent Graduate – £50
General Admission – £75

TIME
Friday 7. Nov. 2025
09:30-18:00
Doors: 08:00
2-DAY WEEKEND WORKSHOPS

Level up your creative practice. Join a 2-day immersive workshop led by some of the most exciting names in the design industry. This is a rare opportunity to learn directly from renowned designers, gain fresh perspectives, and sharpen your creative toolkit through a mix of theory, hands-on practice, and real-time feedback.

Workshops will explore type design, poster design, creative coding, branding, 3D Sculpture, drawing and more. Workshop leaders include Talia Cotton, HAL Typefaces, Jingqi Fan, Nam Huynh, Wilfrid Wood and YONK.

Ticket: £165
Workshop information below. Limited spaces available.

TIME
Saturday 8. +
Sunday 9. Nov. 2025
10:00-18:00

Doors: 09:00
YONK
3D SCULPTURE WORKSHOP
'DEPARTMENT OF PROCEDURAL PLAY'
WILFRID WOOD
DRAWING & SCULPTING WORKSHOP
'UNIQUE SCULPTURES'
ELIAS HANZER, HAL TYPEFACES
TYPE DESIGN WORKSHOP
'HEURISTIC ALPHABET LEARNING'
TALIA COTTON
CREATIVE CODING WORKSHOP
'AUDIOREACTIVE TYPOGRAPHY'
JINGQI FAN
BRANDING WORKSHOP
'FROM FEELING TO FORM'
NAM (NAM HUYNH)
POSTER DESIGN WORKSHOP
LIVE PROJECT

For students and recent graduates. Want to gain industry experience? Join an exclusive 2-day live project led by Scotland’s top design and creative agencies.

This is your opportunity to:
+ Tackle a real-world, design-led challenge.
+ Gain 2 days of hands-on work experience
+ Win one of 24 internships and a ton of brilliant prizes.
+ Create a standout portfolio piece with guidance from top industry creatives.
+ Present your work to an international panel of expert judges.

Ticket: £80
Mentors can be selected below. Limited spaces.

TIME
Monday 10. Nov
+
Tuesday 11. Nov. 2025
10:00–18:00

Doors: 09:00
FORM DIGITAL
LIVE PROJECT MENTOR
FORTYTWO
LIVE PROJECT MENTOR
IMAGINARY FRIENDS
LIVE PROJECT MENTOR
JAMHOT
LIVE PROJECT MENTOR
NEED
LIVE PROJECT MENTOR
O STREET
LIVE PROJECT MENTOR
TANGENT
LIVE PROJECT MENTOR
THIRST
LIVE PROJECT MENTOR
TOUCH
LIVE PROJECT MENTOR
INTERNATIONAL POSTER EXHIBITION

A showcase and celebration of contemporary poster design from around the world. The 2025 exhibition will feature 150–200 posters created by leading designers and artists. Some posters explore cultural, political and social issues such as war, security, and equality, while others reflect on consumerism, privacy, and personal identity. Many posters serve as a platform for self-expression for artists, designers and makers. The posters exhibited are a curated shortlist of entries to the 2025 International Poster Competition.

The exhibition is free to attend. No ticket is required. However if you would like to attend the Opening Night, you need to reserve a free ticket.

TIME
Friday 7. Nov. until
Friday 21. Nov. 2025
09:00–17:00
Q&A – ARE WE DOOMED AS DESIGNERS?

Join in a discussion on the future of design. What will the industry look like in 10 years? Is graphic design dead? How can we shape the future? How is AI changing creativity?

Speakers include: Emily Oberman (Pentagram), M/M (Paris), OK-RM, Jingqi Fan, Nam Huynh and Elias Hanzer (HAL Typefaces).

Ticket: £25

TIME
Saturday 8. Nov. 2025
19:00-22:00

Doors: 18:00
NITTY GRITTY including design speed dating

What the fuck is going on in the Scottish design industry?

There are some things we don’t often share or talk about… now is the time. Through open and frank discussion we’ll explore the business, organisational and unexpected aspects of working within the creative industries. Get to know other creatives in the audience through quick rounds of speed dating.

Let’s get down to the Nitty Gritty! Speakers include: Keli Mitchell (O Street), Ed Watt (Need), Matt Burns (Thirst), David Whyte (Tangent), Katie Smith, and Thea Bryant.

Ticket: £20

TIME
Monday 10. Nov. 2025
19:00-22:00

Doors: 18:30
OPENING NIGHT

Join us for an evening of music, drinks and celebration to launch International Assembly 2025. This evening is also the opening of the International Poster Exhibition.

This event is free and open to everyone. A ticket reservation is required.

TIME
Friday 7. Nov. 2025
19:00–22:30

Doors: 19:00
FESTIVAL CEILIDH

Join us for a lively festival ceilidh full of music and dancing! With traditional Scottish tunes and friendly hosts guiding each step, it’s the perfect way to celebrate community and culture. No dancing experience needed.

Musicians: Ragin’ Ceilidh Band

Your ticket includes:
+ Entry to the festival ceilidh

Ticket: £10
Open for everyone to attend including international friends.
Smart casual dress code.

TIME
Thursday 6. Nov. 2025
20:00–23:30

Doors: 19:30
PORTFOLIO REVIEWS

Need some honest feedback? Stuck on a project? Looking for open and constructive advice?

Sit down with the team at Warriors Studio for a personalised portfolio review session. Share any type of creative work (finished projects, work in progress, or even early concepts) and get constructive, pro feedback. You’ll also have the chance to ask questions and discuss your career, helping you shape both your portfolio and your future in design. These sessions will last 30 minutes and must be reserved in advance.

Ticket: £25
Limited space available.

TIME
Tuesday 18. Nov.
Wednesday 19 Nov.
Thursday 20. Nov. 2025
Various times