DEPT® x ADNIGHT: Behind The Screens

Step inside our motherboard to take a look Behind The Screens, and explore the blurred borders between the physical and digital. Expect edgy performances and experiences: get your legs warmed up for the algorave – a boogie by the rhythm of live coding. Treat yourself with some magical designs, remix campaign candy and share thoughts with Depsters and our global partners. And many more surprising ways to awaken your senses and (re)spark connections. Full program below! 👀

Are you ready to awaken your senses? Buy your ticket and step behind the screens: adnight.nl 

WH_AT TO EX_PECT? 

– AT THE RIGHT PLACE, AT THE RIGHT TIME – 
We’ve got many performances and experiences lined up for you so that you never get bored on the motherboard. 

– 18:00 – 21:00 Portfolio Corner 
Looking to join DEPT®, want to drop off your portfolio or get it reviewed? Drop by our portfolio corner and talk to creatives, (visual/ux/ui) designers, and recruiters that have all the answers. Alternatively, you can get interactive with the screens using the vacancy tablet. 

– 19:00 -19:30 Algorave by Nikilia and Reckoner 
Mixing equal parts visuals and sounds, this blend of innovation and unpredictability is a fascinating, visceral experience to behold. Dance to music generated from algorithms, often using live coding techniques, and enjoy this rave by AMS-based Nikilia and Reckoner, visiting us from NYC.

– 19:30 – 20:00 Talk: Hosting a festival in the metaverse by Roanne de Kluizenaar, Global Brand Manager
On June 28 2022, we hosted the first ever 24-hour Meta Festival. Roanne de Kluizenaar, our Global Brand Manager, will take you on a trip through this one-of-a-kind, three dimensional world.

– 20:00 – 20:30 Experimental performance by Karel
Karel is a musician, performer and artist in the broadest sense of the word. Prepare to be flabbergasted by his experimental and interesting performance.

– 20:30 – 21:00 Algorave by Nikilia and Reckoner
Missed the first performance? Lucky you, here’s your second chance to be there for the coding ride.

– 20:30 – 21:00 Talk: Shit Posting, Meme Marketing & Culture Content by creatives Levy Misiedjan & Robin Hornman
This talk is not your average one. It’s absurdic and educative, while exploring interreality and getting you involved. Shit posting, meme marketing and culture content are all about the now, the trends, and not taking everything so serious. Come and challenge your creative brain. 

– 21:00 – 23:00 Dancefloor takeover by DEPT® Sound System
DEPT® DJ’s Ramin van Buuren and DJ Sundo make sure there is no silent moment and only good vibes and beats from the beginning up to 21:00. When all other performances have passed, it’s time for R. Horn and Humid Being to get us all together on the dancefloor and respark connections. 

–  CONTINUOUS FUN & EXPERIENCES – 
There’s more to discover, no matter what time you step into the motherboard. Check it out here.

– Mini DEMO Festival
On 6 October 2022, the Design in Motion(DEMO) Festival took place, showcasing the world’s best motion design on 5000 screens for 24 hours in the public space in the Netherlands. Enjoy a mini version of the DEMO Festival with DOOH-screens off the street. An experience provided to you by Studio Dumbar/DEPT®.

– Campaign Remix Booth
At our interactive Campaign Remix booth we will show you our best campaign work, mixing everything as you please. Create your unique masterpiece, which might include you in front of it. We’d love to see your result, tag us anywhere @deptagency. 

– (Ping)PONG
At our (Ping)PONG area, the physical and digital collide. Immerse yourself in an old-fashioned, two-dimensional game of Pong or play a live version of it.

– DEPT Apparel pop-up
Conceived in Amsterdam during a global pandemic, DEPT Apparel is the brainchild of DEPT®. What started as a popular range of agency merch has splintered off into an independent label with a bespoke brand vision. Come take a look at our DEPT Apparel stand.

– Audio-reactive visuals
Spot our audio-reactive visuals and experience how they listen to sound and respond with certain visual movements.