Whether you’re studying design tech, marketing, or media, now is the time to discover the exciting side of print. Connect with industry professionals, gain valuable insights, and realise the opportunities print has to offer
FESPA is introducing the Youth Engagement day at the FESPA 2025 in Berlin to actively involve young people to the visual communications industry. At FESPA, we’re aiming to address the industry’s needs for young minds, fresh talent, and new perspectives by introducing them to the world of print and signage.
This year, FESPA has organised three fascinating, thought-provoking sessions to highlight prints multi-faceted applications – from fashion to electronics, FESPA aims to open the world of print to our valued students. Shortly after lunch, students will have the opportunity to take part in a tour conducted by Sonja Angerer, where attendees will be introduced to industry leaders and the latest technology.
Explore Session Snapshots
11:00 – 11:20
Deborah Corn, Intergalactic Ambassador to The Printerverse, Print Media Centr
The Power of Print to Wow the World
Think print is old school? Think again! From jaw-dropping printed décor and mesmerising holograms to direct mail that makes cats purr, this isn’t your average print presentation. This is a full-sensory celebration of how printing brings ideas to life in ways you never imagined.
Join Deborah Corn, one of the most influential voices in the print industry, as she takes you on a fast-paced, eye-popping tour of creative, crazy-cool, and game-changing print projects. You’ll discover how print is pushing the boundaries of design, tech, and sustainability and how YOU can be part of the next big wave. This session will leave you inspired, energised, and ready to create print-powered magic.
Warning: Side effects may include sudden creative outbursts, obsessive doodling, and a newfound love of ink on (literally) everything."
Your Ideas: Shaping the Next Era of Style
11:20 – 12:00
Mona Cordes, Fashion Designer
Elena Clausen, Textile Print Designer
Vera Machourek, Fashion & Textile Designer, Founder of MACREATE DESIGN
Fashion is constantly evolving, but the future of fashion starts with bold ideas—yours. This dynamic panel brings together three industry trailblazers, each undergoing their own path in the world of printed fashion and textiles. From cutting-edge digital printing to handcrafted textile art, our speakers will share their unique journeys, career defining moments, and the limitless possibilities that print offers in the fashion industry.
Join us for an inspiring conversation that explores how creativity, passion, and your dreams can redefine what we wear for years to come.
12:00 - 12:20
Joanne O’Rourke - MA Fine Arts
Design is more than just making something beautiful—it’s about creating with purpose, sustainability, and a deep connection to nature. My work blends handcraft, eco-conscious materials, and digital refinement, proving that sustainability can fuel innovation rather than limit it.
In this presentation, Joanne will share how she integrates raw, naturally sourced materials like seaweed, deadstock cloth, and natural dyes—including indigo—into her creative process. These organic elements bring unexpected, fluid, and textural qualities to her work, creating designs that are both deeply personal and inherently sustainable.”
