The NODE Institute is dedicated to empowering artists, designers, and technologists by providing high-quality education in visual programming and creative computing. Through expert-led courses, workshops, and community-driven events, we foster an open and collaborative learning environment where innovation and artistic expression thrive. Our mission is to make cutting-edge digital tools accessible, helping creators of all levels develop the skills they need to work naturally with data, media, and code, becoming intuitive and informed creators who shape their own experiences with confidence and creativity.
Education
We turn creatives into makers. Our mission is to provide structured learning paths designed for professionals. As a platform, we connect students and educators in a way that benefits both: educators focus on creating meaningful learning materials and providing guidance, while students gain access to curated content that helps them develop the skills they need to become confident, creative creators. Through this synergy, we empower both educators and students to thrive in a supportive, skill-driven environment.
Live Events
Let’s be honest. If you do what we do, you do it because you love it. That passion is what makes it so rewarding to connect with others who share the same drive. Our events are a space for the computational design community and industry to come together, exchange ideas, find inspiration, collaborate on new projects, and support one another. It’s about more than just meeting people—it’s about fostering a network of creators who inspire, challenge, and grow together.
Individual Lessons
Most of our instructors are available for private lessons, offering personalized guidance on design and software projects or providing expert advice on best practices tailored to your needs. Talk with us. We can make it happen.
Matchmaking
We believe creativity thrives when the right people connect. Our Matchmaking service brings together talents and businesses, artists and studios, team leads and specialized individuals, creating collaborations that amplify skills, ideas, and impact.
We don’t compete, we collaborate. By fostering mutual respect, support, and growth, we help each participant find the perfect fit, ensuring projects benefit from complementary expertise and shared vision.
Whether it’s building a team for an interactive installation, connecting an artist with a studio, or linking a project lead with specialized talent, we facilitate meaningful connections that spark innovation and drive results.
Consultation
Expertise ahead of the curve. At the NODE Institute, we invest a lot of time in staying up to date with the newest developments in the field. With our vast network, we know about emerging technologies and design trends before they hit the mainstream, and we know who to ask if we don’t have the answer ourselves. This is especially true for the visual programming environments VVVV and TouchDesigner, which are at the core of our expertise. We know the developers as well as many users across various fields personally and maintain a constant dialogue with them, giving us unique insights and an extensive overview.
Advertising and marketing agencies, as well as design and architectural practices, often face challenges when integrating innovative technologies into their projects. We help you navigate this dynamic landscape, identify potential opportunities, and create reliable workflows for turning the seemingly impossible into reality.