{"id":32330,"date":"2023-08-28T08:24:10","date_gmt":"2023-08-28T08:24:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vca.gov.mt\/?page_id=32330"},"modified":"2025-09-29T12:11:04","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T12:11:04","slug":"fiftysix-design-talks","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/fiftysix-design-talks\/","title":{"rendered":"FiftySix Design Talks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-34706 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vca.gov.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/FiftySix_Oct25-page008-1024x536.jpeg\" alt=\"an artword showing thes text 'FiftySix Design Talks' along with logos of the Valletta Design Cluster and I+A\" width=\"800\" height=\"419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/FiftySix_Oct25-page008-1024x536.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/FiftySix_Oct25-page008-300x157.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/FiftySix_Oct25-page008-768x402.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/FiftySix_Oct25-page008-1536x804.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/FiftySix_Oct25-page008-2048x1072.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Welcome to FiftySix, a monthly design talk series co-organized by the Valletta Design Cluster and I+A. This unique event brings together designers, makers, and design enthusiasts to explore and discuss contemporary design practices and projects.<\/p>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5a9117 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d5a9117\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">Each FiftySix event takes place monthly on a Wednesday at sunset in the Friggieri Hall at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vca.gov.mt\/en\/valletta-design-cluster\/\">Valletta Design Cluster<\/a>. The format revolves around two or more designers, who will each have 14 minutes to present their projects, followed by an engaging 14-minute Q&amp;A session.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e237138 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e237138\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">Beyond the talks,\u00a0FiftySix\u00a0offers an invaluable opportunity to connect. After the presentations, a vibrant networking session ensues, providing a platform for attendees to engage, exchange ideas, and foster new collaborations.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31379ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"31379ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">FiftySix takes pride in its emphasis on brevity and clarity, as symbolised by its name, reflecting the importance of effective storytelling and impactful idea conveyance.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e748d45 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e748d45\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">Whether you\u2019re a designer, maker, design enthusiast, student, or professional,\u00a0FiftySix\u00a0welcomes you to immerse yourself in contemporary design practices and projects. It\u2019s a space where connections are made, knowledge is shared, and inspiration thrives among like-minded individuals.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e2c6e24 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e2c6e24\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e2c6e24 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e2c6e24\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">Join us at\u00a0FiftySix\u00a0for an evening of thought-provoking design exploration, where innovative projects and inspiring conversations take center stage.\u00a0<i>Stay tuned for updates on upcoming events and speakers, and be part of the growing creative dialogue.<\/i><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"xs_social_share_widget xs_share_url after_content \t\tmain_content  wslu-style-1 wslu-share-box-shaped wslu-fill-colored wslu-none wslu-share-horizontal wslu-theme-font-no wslu-main_content\">\n\n\t\t\n        <ul>\n\t\t\t        <\/ul>\n    <\/div> \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Welcome to FiftySix, a monthly design talk series co-organized by the Valletta Design Cluster and I+A. 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