Location
Singapore, Asia
National University
of Singapore
Catapult by CapitaLand
1 Rochester Park, #02-01
Rochester Commons,
Singapore 139212
Join us in one of Asia’s most dynamic creative capitals.
We are delighted to announce that the MODE 2027 Motion Design Education Summit will be held in Singapore, hosted by National University of Singapore. Set at the crossroads of culture, technology, and design, Singapore offers an extraordinary backdrop for this next gathering of motion design educators, researchers, and practitioners from around the world.
Our 2027 theme, breakout, calls us to move beyond inherited boundaries. Break out of disciplinary silos. Break out of default workflows. Break out of pedagogical habits that no longer serve our students. In a city known for architectural audacity and forward-thinking innovation, we will explore how motion design education can expand, connect, and transform.
Singapore is a place where vertical gardens climb into the sky, where historic neighborhoods coexist with luminous digital façades, and where global ideas circulate at high speed. Attendees will experience iconic landmarks such as Gardens by the Bay and the Marina Bay skyline, alongside vibrant creative districts and world-class museums. The city’s thriving animation, media, and interactive industries make it a living laboratory for conversations about motion, systems, storytelling, and emerging technologies.
MODE 2027 invites proposals that embody the spirit of breakout: new research models, experimental teaching frameworks, cross-cultural collaborations, technological provocations, and critical reflections on where motion design education is headed next.
We will begin accepting submissions on 1 August 2026.
Mark your calendar. Step beyond the frame. Join us in Singapore for MODE 2027 and be part of a global conversation that refuses to stand still.
Presented by the MODE Society
Hosted by the National University of Singapore
10–12 June 2027
The MODE Summit is a premier design education conference focused on motion design and related fields (animation, television studies, web/interaction design, advertising, video gaming, augmented reality, virtual reality, and projection art. It serves as a vital meeting place for design educators and researchers, with the goal of amplifying motion design education. Motion design is an ever changing field that encompasses every aspect of human and digital interaction.
Registration
Early Bird Registration:
$325
Starts on Jan 01, 2027
Ends on Mar 31, 2027
Regular Registration
$400
Starts on Apr 01, 2027
Ends on May 31, 2027
Late Registration:
$475
Starts on Jun 01, 2027
Ends on Jun 10, 2027
Submission Important Dates
CALL FOR PROPOSALS :
Ends Wednesday,
28 October 2026
NOTIFICATION OF
ACCEPTANCE
Monday, 14 December 2026
FIRST DRAFT
PAPERS DUE
Monday, 08 March 2027
Motion Design Themes for 2027
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AI and Machine Learning Integration: Exploring the impact of artificial intelligence on motion design workflows and creative processes.
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Interactive and Immersive Experiences: Designing for augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and mixed reality (MR) environments.
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Data-Driven Motion Graphics: Utilizing motion design to clarify and explain (big) data and complex information.
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Narrative Brand Storytelling: Emphasizing the role of storytelling in creating engaging and compelling motion design projects that extend brands and design systems.
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Real-Time Graphics and Live Performance: Integrating motion design in live events, concerts, and broadcasts through real-time rendering technologies.
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Accessibility in Motion Design: Ensuring motion design projects are accessible to diverse audiences, including those with disabilities.
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Cultural and Social Impact: Exploring how motion design can address and reflect social issues, cultural diversity, and global perspectives.
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Kinetic Typography: Innovating with text animation to create dynamic and expressive visual communication.
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Hybrid Media and Techniques: Combining traditional and digital media to create unique and innovative motion design pieces.
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Personalization and Customization: Creating tailored motion design experiences that adapt to individual user preferences and behaviors.
Submission Process
SUBMISSION CATEGORIES
We welcome submissions in the following categories:
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Research Papers: Original research advancing the understanding of motion design education.
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Case Studies: Practical examples of motion design projects and their educational impacts.
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Workshops: Interactive sessions providing hands-on learning experiences.
REVIEW PROCESS
Paper Abstract Proposals: All paper abstracts will undergo a double-blind peer review process. Do not include any direct author-identifying information in the body of the abstract. It may be necessary to include the name of the project, institution, etc., which is permissible.
Workshop Proposals: Workshop proposals will be reviewed by a sub-committee of organizers led by the MODE committee. The review process will be peer-reviewed but not blind.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
All proposals must be submitted in the form of an abstract. The abstract submission must include:
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Working Title: A preliminary title for your paper or workshop.
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Abstract: A concise summary (400–600 words, excluding references) outlining the key points and significance of your proposal.
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Outline: A general structure of your paper and presentation.
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Keywords: 5–7 keywords relevant to your proposal.
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References: A list of references cited in the abstract.
Please indicate the format of your proposal when submitting.
NOTIFICATION & DEVELOPMENT
Once the peer review is complete, authors will be notified if their proposal is accepted for next stage development into a short or long paper or workshop.
SUBMISSION PORTAL
We look forward to reviewing your contributions!
Submissions System will open 1 August 2026
Specifications for final papers and workshop plans:
LONG PAPERS
Long papers are appropriate for finished research projects, design case studies, pedagogical innovations, and design criticism. Long papers should report original work not previously published elsewhere. Submissions must identify and cite relevant published work and explain how the paper furthers motion design education and/or impact on professional practice. Full papers will be expected to be around 4,000 to 6,000 words. Presentations of long papers are tentatively 25 minutes. Any Q&A is part of this allotted time.
SHORT PAPERS
Short papers are appropriate for new and emerging projects. Short papers may be installations, interactive experiences, hands-on experiences, short research-based films, and motion technologies. They may be based on games, animations, prototypes, or performances as case studies of original work or classroom assignments. The purpose of the short paper is to provide in-progress research as a platform for discussion, debate, conversation, and critique. Short papers will be expected to be around 2,500 words. Presentations of short papers are tentatively 10 minutes. Any Q&A is part of this allotted time.
Final paper submissions must include: a revised abstract and title, 5–7 keywords, author bio(s), paper content, and works cited in MLA format. Figures, imagery, and accompanying motion media are strongly encouraged. At least one author should plan to attend and present at MODE 2025 in person. All accepted papers will be published in the 2025 conference proceedings. A formatting guide will be provided for paper structure. Presentations of papers may be recorded and shared on our Vimeo account.
WORKSHOP SESSIONS
Workshop sessions act as an extension of the conference experience, allowing attendees to be participants. They give presenters an opportunity to interact with attendees over the course of 90 minutes. Workshops can be interactive, discussion-based, and/or process driven. We invite workshop proposals that will engage participants in motion design, motion design education, or a related field of study. Please consider possible facilities and technologies that may be needed and workarounds if unavailable. Workshop conveners and descriptions are included in the proceedings, and video may be captured for online viewing at a later date.
About MODE
MODE SUMMIT, 2013–2025
Founded by Brian Stone, André Mūrnieks, and Gretchen C. Rinnert, MODE is a peer-reviewed, international summit dedicated exclusively to motion design education. It is a site where syllabi become research, experiments become shared methodologies, and classrooms become engines for disciplinary transformation.
Our committee members are a dedicated volunteer group that coordinate all aspects of MODE.
