The AFI is thrilled to announce the second open call for the Design Drafts programme on behalf of the Nieuwe Instituut and PIN–UP Magazine. The theme for the open call is ‘Manifestations’, and is specifically aimed at emerging and mid-career writers who wish to ‘investigate, draft and manifest new vocabularies in design: new ways of writing about design, spanning objects and structures beyond the canon.’ Five successful applicants will be invited to participate in writing, editing, and developing sessions with the editorial staff, with their contributions published in PIN–UP. This is a paid programme, and the five selected writers will receive 750 EUR each for their written pieces.
Design Drafts is a growing writing and publishing network dedicated to investigating and drafting what it means to write about design today. Working in partnership with various magazines and publishing outlets, the Nieuwe Instituut’s initiative sets out to develop new and alternative languages write about design.
The deadline for submissions is 26 May 2023. Visit the link for more information on how to apply.