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2 hours ago0 min read


Shop a curated selection of design goodies at La Plaça Design Market
As every year, we present a carefully curated selection of local and international design stores offering books, gadgets, clothing, accessories, and more! Discover this year's participants: OFFF cafe: 09:00-20:00 Date: April 16-18, 09:00-20:00 Location: platform on the lake next to Disseny Hub atebonita – Jewellery Attractive, lightweight accessories focused on design, comfort and originality. Earrings, necklaces, brooches and rings handcrafted personally by Esther Maré – an
elena83097
5 days ago4 min read


OFFF presents art installations at the intersection of art and technology
OFFF brings some of the most compelling work at the intersection of art, design, and technology. This year, the festival presents two installations: "Generative Dialogues III", a living system that generates new visuals in real time, and "Astral Twin", a robotic audio-visual piece. Two very different works, one shared question — what happens when creativity is handed over to the machine? The Generative Art Museum presents "Generative Dialogues III" An installation exploring
elena83097
5 days ago1 min read


Adobe is back at OFFF 2026 to help you craft stunning work faster and smarter
Join us at Adobe Live: Studio Sessions — a podcast capturing the voice of the community Live from CUB space, join a diverse line-up of creators and artists as they share their process, unfiltered perspectives, and the evolving role of creativity. Listen in for conversations that move from hands-on workflows to personal stories, exploring the thinking behind the making. Drop in, listen live, and experience the community and Adobe in conversation. Date: April 16-18, 10:00-17:00
elena83097
Apr 22 min read


OFFF 2026 upskilling program included in your OFFF ticket
Level up at OFFF Barcelona with an upskilling program designed by top industry players collaborating with OFFF. Sharpen your skills, explore new techniques, and get inspired! If you are a holder of OFFF Full Pass / Day ticket, book your free spot via OFFF app . If some sessions are currently sold out, please check again on April 13 to see if any spots have become available. Thursday, April 16: Masterclass 'Creative Workflows with Adobe After Effects, Premiere & Firefly' by
elena83097
Mar 302 min read


OFFF Barcelona festival 2026 presents: The Screen mapping
For the second consecutive year, OFFF Barcelona brings back The Screen – a spectacular mapping experience projected on the façade of Disseny Hub Barcelona. Over three nights on April 16-18, the building comes alive with animated works from motion artists across the globe. The project is co-produced with Frameboy and powered by Barco . General info: ℹ️ Every piece will be shown twice each evening – from 21:00 to 22:00 and again from 22:00 to 23:00. Each night will have a diff
elena83097
Mar 244 min read


OFFF 2026 presents third edition of NXT – Emerging talent showcase
OFFF presents NXT for the third consecutive year, a platform dedicated to showcasing the next generation of emerging talent. This year, we present student-led pitch sessions from 10 leading creativity and design schools. One student from each school presents their projects to a global audience and begin making their mark in the professional design world. General info: Thursday, 16 April at The Twist (4th floor, Disseny Hub Barcelona) Session 1 – 16:15: Brother Barcelona IED B
elena83097
Mar 243 min read


OFFF workshops – hands-on sessions led by top creatives
Dive into hands-on workshops led by top creatives, where you'll sharpen your skills, explore new techniques, and get inspired. Some sessions are included in your Full Pass/Day Ticket but require sign-up via app , while others require a separate ticket . Thursday, April 16 Workshop "Intro to Robotic and Kinetic Art" by Volvox Labs April 16, 10:00-13:00 | CUB, Aula 1 Separate ticket required Workshop "Brand design executive program: Looking at the Infrared" by Mucho April 16,
elena83097
Mar 221 min read


'The Screen' 2026 – Mapping Open Call selected projects
We are thrilled to announce the final list of the artworks selected for The Screen 2026 collaborative mapping show taking place during OFFF Barcelona festival on April 16-18, 2026 at Disseny Hub. The quality of the projects has been incredibly high, and we are delighted to see how eager our community is to expand its creativity through cultural projects like this one. THE SCREENING DAY OF EACH WORK Please note that the list doesn't reflect the exact order of appearance, but
elena83097
Mar 1910 min read


Download OFFF app to unlock your full experience
As a ticket holder, you get exclusive app access designed to enhance your OFFF Barcelona experience. With the OFFF app you can: → Create your personalised agenda → Register for free masterclasses & workshops → Receive real-time updates & push notifications → Connect with other attendees onsite How to get it: Visit the registration link and create your account. Check your email inbox: you'll receive an email with link and password to download and sign in the app. Open the ap
elena83097
Mar 181 min read


Adobe is back as the main partner of OFFF 2026
As a proud long-standing partner of OFFF, Adobe is excited to be back again this year, continuing to champion creativity through technology and support the global creative community. And this time, they’re showing up bigger than ever – bringing visionary digital fashionista and 3D designer Stephy Fung to the main stage to inspire fresh ideas and push the boundaries of digital expression. Adobe’s much-loved hands-on sessions are also returning, led by 6 inspiring creatives a
elena83097
Mar 171 min read


Offficial Afterparty on April 18 at iconic La Paloma
The Offficial Afterparty is here! And it's going big. This year, the OFFFicial afterparty takes over La Paloma – an iconic venue in Barcelona – on April 18th, and we’re going all in. Doors open at 23:00, and we're not stopping until 05:00. LINEUP: 23:00 - 01:00 SAN JONES 01:00 - 03:00 NAHOOMIE 03:00 - 05:00 DREA Everyone's welcome. Grab your ticket now and keep in mind, the afterparty is not included in Full Pass / Day Ticket. See you on the dancefloor 🖤
elena83097
Feb 191 min read


Want to see your work light up the façade of Disseny Hub Barcelona?
Barcelona is celebrating 2026 as the World Capital of Architecture (UNESCO-UIA), shining a spotlight on how we experience spaces, structures, and city life. That’s why we’re thrilled to bring back The Screen – a mapping projection on the façade of Disseny Hub Barcelona during the three festival nights, April 16-18, 2026. We’re calling creators from all over the world to submit motion artworks for this one-of-a-kind public projection. This outdoor showcase will be screened dur
elena83097
Feb 21 min read


OFFF 2026 visual campaign by Uncommon Studio
This year, we collaborated with Uncommon Creative Studio to develop the festival’s visual campaign, marking the official kick-off of the festival with a presentation by the studio’s co-founder, Nils Leonard. Titled What We Make It , the campaign explores creativity as something shaped by the obsessive collection and curation of references, ideas, and perspectives drawn from a living, collaborative community. It reflects a simple belief: our industry is what we make it. Desig
elena83097
Jan 201 min read


Want to sell your goods at OFFF?
We’re opening the call for La Plaça Design Market – an open-air part of the festival that brings together a curated mix of local and international design stores. It’s the perfect spot for design lovers to meet makers, browse unique pieces, and shop everything from clothing, design items, accessories to books, gadgets, and more. Access to the market is open to everyone, and entry is free. Want to join? Read the guidelines and apply through the form to showcase your store. O
elena83097
Nov 6, 20251 min read


OFFF Barcelona celebrated 25 years
The 25th anniversary edition of OFFF Barcelona has come to a close – and what a celebration it was! With a new identity designed by COLLINS , the festival brought together creatives from around the world to explore the future of creativity, art, and digital design. With over 4,000 daily attendees at Disseny Hub Barcelona and more than 6,000 participants engaging with the “OFFF a la Ciutat” program, this was OFFF’s most ambitious and impactful edition to date. OFFF stayed true
elena83097
May 13, 20252 min read


Can’t Be in Barcelona? Join Adobe Live from OFFF
OFFF has officially opened its doors in Barcelona, but you don’t have to be on-site to be part of the energy. Adobe Live is streaming straight from the heart of the festival — offering global creatives access to live talks, demos, and 1:1 conversations with industry legends like Yuko Shimizu, Brosmind, Javier Jaén, Danaé Gosset, and Radim Malinic. This year is extra special as we mark 25 years of OFFF. To celebrate, Adobe is giving away free artist-made assets created by the
elena83097
May 8, 20251 min read


Get ready! Practical info
Getting there Getting to Disseny Hub Take metro L1 (red) to Glòries. Use the Plaça de les Glòries Catalanes or Badajoz exit. The Box Offfice is outdoors on Carrer de Irena Sendler , near the lake – look for the white container. Exchange your PDF ticket for a wristband at the Box Office and keep it on during the entire event. To avoid long queues, we recommend arriving early. Box Offfice opening hours: Wednesday, May 7, 12:00–20:00 Thursday, May 8, 9:00–19:00 Friday, May 9, 1
elena83097
May 6, 20251 min read


One week left, and here’s your sneak peek
The countdown is on. In just one week, OFFF Barcelona opens its doors — and Adobe is giving you an early look at what we’re bringing to the festival. From a first glimpse at our OFFF 2025 visual identity to exclusive downloadable assets and hands-on creative experiences, consider this your official sneak peek. As a proud partner of OFFF 2025, Adobe is celebrating 25 years of creative exploration by spotlighting the tools, talent, and ideas shaping what’s next. At the Adobe Bo
elena83097
May 1, 20251 min read


NXT – Emerging talent showcase
Building on the success of its 2024 edition, OFFF presents NXT,a platform dedicated to showcasing the next generation of emerging talent. Featuring a curated selection of standout student workfrom 12 of Barcelona’s top creativity and design schools, NXT offers anopenexhibitionwherevisitors can explore innovative projects and experience student-led pitches firsthand. 📍 May 8–10 | CUB, Disseny Hub Barcelona, Floor 1 🎟️ Free entry General timing: Exhibition: May 8-10, 11:00-2
elena83097
Apr 29, 20251 min read
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