James Gilchrist
Founder, Creative Director
In their own words
Our goal has always been to create the dream event which we would want to attend.
If you're looking for a sense of community, a kick up the arse, an excuse to get out of the studio, a reminder of why you do what you do, then get yourself to International Assembly. You'll be welcome.
What ‘functional’ looks and feels like changes so much in different situations.
Articles & interviews3
- Glasgow design festival returns with secret stage and castle awards
International Assembly, the design and creative festival run by INTL, returns to Glasgow from 12 to 22 November 2026. Its programme includes a conference, practical workshops, a new Secret Stage, the Live Project for students and graduates, the International Poster Exhibition, and an awards ceremony at Rowallan Castle.
- INTL 2025 by Warriors Studio and NAM
BP&O’s feature by Emily Gosling explores the 2025 identity for INTL, designed by Warriors Studio in collaboration with NAM. The identity builds on the festival’s tradition of reinvention, using VR-sculpted typography, playful illustrated characters, and cinematic design cues to express the event’s energy and community spirit. The result is a dynamic, textured system that balances experimentation with functionality.
- International Assembly's 2025 Identity Showcases Typographic Parade