

A beloved single-track conference at the intersection of design, development and creativity.
beyond tellerrand is a single-track conference held in German cities including Düsseldorf and Berlin. It sits at the intersection of design, technology, and creative culture, and is known for a strong community ethos.
Though broader than user experience alone, its programme regularly features digital product designers and explores the craft and future of design. The event pairs talks with a welcoming atmosphere that has built a loyal following across the European design community.
15–17 JanMunich
Sho Ha Hito Nari: Brushes, Strokes and a Reflection of Self
Robotics in Our Everyday Lives: A Product Designer's Perspective
Sacrificing the Golden Calf of “Coding”
A Tinker Story





The explosion of AI onto the scene has caused a shock to the system has triggered a real grief response for many people —myself included.

Some words are irredeemable. I don't think the word user is one of them.

Argues that feedback-trained chatbots flatter users and discourage critical thinking, and proposes interface toggles and model changes to make AI a challenging intellectual partner rather than a passive assistant.
