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European graphic arts ‘Hackathon’

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For the second year in a row, the VIGC (Flemish Innovation Centre for Graphic Communication) is organising a Hackathon on October 25 and 26.


With almost 85 participants divided over 13 teams, last year’s Hackathon was a success. There were participants from the Benelux, Germany, Scandinavia, Estonia and the US. ‘What really surprised us during this first Hackathon was the quality and composition of the teams. More than ever, we need new techniques, services and business models. Our Hackathon is the way to bring all those ideas and knowledge together,’ said Jos Steutelings, VIGC managing director.


The Hackathon will also be set up virtually this year.



There is a lot to experience during the two days of the Hackathon. Experts with different backgrounds will be at the disposal of the teams and will shed light on the proposals that are being developed during the event. They can be actively involved in team projects. In between, workshops will also be given on, for example, professional pitching and the development of a business model.


At the end of the two day Hackathon, an international jury will choose three winners. The winners will be able to present their project at the annual VIGC Congress.


Luca School of Arts – the Belgian Design Academy in Ghent – was declared the winner in 2020. The five final year students convinced the jury with their project 'Smiles'. Their challenge was to change the perception of people who say that print is dead. They showed that digital content and printed matter can go hand in hand through collecting memories through ‘smile detection’ on the smartphone and then putting them together in a personalised printed book.


More information about the Hackathon concept can be found at www.vigc.be/eu-graphic-arts-hackathon/.


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