- Jurgen

##  [ Interview by Brodie Robertson about Software Freedom Day ](https://digitalfreedoms.org/en/sfd/blog/brodie-on-sfd)

So in March 2026, Brodie Robertson did an extensive interview with Jurgen Gaeremyn, board member at the Digital Freedom Foundation. While the [whole interview](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Sm0ptUJjGE) took almost two hours, Brodie made some interesting outtakes.

 [ Read more: Interview by Brodie Robertson about Software Freedom Day ](https://digitalfreedoms.org/en/sfd/blog/brodie-on-sfd)

- Created on 16 June 2026.
- Last updated on 16 June 2026.

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- Jurgen

##  [ Software Freedom Day Mascot Challenge: Celebrating Symbolism and Creative Storytelling ](https://digitalfreedoms.org/en/sfd/blog/sfd-mascot-challenge-winners-2025)

*With the Digital Freedom Foundation, we have concluded our [Software Freedom Day Mascot Challenge](https://digitalfreedoms.org/en/sfd/blog/sfd-mascot-huion-challenge-2025), and we're pleased to announce the winners who will receive drawing tablets from Huion.*

*While we had hoped for a larger pool of submissions, the entries we received demonstrated something valuable: the power of storytelling and symbolism in representing software freedom. The creative backstories and meaningful symbolism behind each mascot concept truly stood out, even as artistic approaches varied considerably and sparked divided opinions among our judges.*

 [ Read more: Software Freedom Day Mascot Challenge: Celebrating Symbolism and Creative Storytelling ](https://digitalfreedoms.org/en/sfd/blog/sfd-mascot-challenge-winners-2025)

  Also available: - [ ![Português (pt)](https://digitalfreedoms.org/media/mod_languages/images/pt.gif "Português (pt)") ](https://digitalfreedoms.org/pt/sfd/blog/sfd-mascot-challenge-vencedores-2025 "Português (pt)")
- [ ![Español (España)](https://digitalfreedoms.org/media/mod_languages/images/es_es.gif "Español (España)") ](https://digitalfreedoms.org/es/sfd/blog/sfd-mascot-challenge-ganadores-2025 "Español (España)")
- [ ![Italiano (it-IT)](https://digitalfreedoms.org/media/mod_languages/images/it_it.gif "Italiano (it-IT)") ](https://digitalfreedoms.org/it/sfd/blog/sfd-mascot-challenge-vincitori-2025 "Italiano (it-IT)")
- [ ![French (fr-FR)](https://digitalfreedoms.org/media/mod_languages/images/fr_fr.gif "French (fr-FR)") ](https://digitalfreedoms.org/fr/sfd/blog/sfd-mascot-challenge-gagnants-2025 "French (fr-FR)")
- [ ![Chinese Simplified (China)](https://digitalfreedoms.org/media/mod_languages/images/zh_cn.gif "Chinese Simplified (China)") ](https://digitalfreedoms.org/zh/sfd/blog/sfd-mascot-challenge-winners-2025-chinese "Chinese Simplified (China)")
- [ ![Persian (Iran)](https://digitalfreedoms.org/media/mod_languages/images/fa_ir.gif "Persian (Iran)") ](https://digitalfreedoms.org/fa/sfd/blog/sfd-mascot-challenge-winners-2025-fa "Persian (Iran)")
- [ ![Nederlands (nl-NL)](https://digitalfreedoms.org/media/mod_languages/images/nl_nl.gif "Nederlands (nl-NL)") ](https://digitalfreedoms.org/nl/sfd/blog/sfd-mascot-challenge-winnaars-2025 "Nederlands (nl-NL)")
- Created on 02 December 2025.
- Last updated on 02 December 2025.

 ![Software Freedom Day in Nepal](https://digitalfreedoms.org/images/2025/nepal_sfd.webp)

- Jurgen

##  [ Software Freedom Day 2025: Seeds of Understanding ](https://digitalfreedoms.org/en/sfd/blog/sfd-2025-seeds-of-understanding)

*This was the keynote written for de Nepal Open Source Klub and the worldwide Software Freedom Community*

 [ Read more: Software Freedom Day 2025: Seeds of Understanding ](https://digitalfreedoms.org/en/sfd/blog/sfd-2025-seeds-of-understanding)

- Created on 18 September 2025.
- Last updated on 30 September 2025.
- L. Michaels

##  [ Software Freedom Day 2025 - What's going on! ](https://digitalfreedoms.org/en/sfd/blog/software-freedom-day-2025-whats-going-on)

# Welcome to Software Freedom Day 2025.

**I'll be posting highlights from the day as well as information about ongoing events here.** I'll also share ways you can participate even if you don't have a local SFD 2025 event. Want more in depth chatter about Software Freedom Day? Join the #SoftwareFreedomDay channel on Matrix for live conversations.

If you or your group is participating in SFD 2025, please send me links to any multimedia you want to share related to your events. I'll be adding highlights from events this year to this page. Also, please post information about Software Freedom Day to the social media channels you participate in using the #SFD2025 and #SoftwareFreedomDay2025 hashtags. The DFF will boost any related posts they say with those tags.

 [ Read more: Software Freedom Day 2025 - What's going on! ](https://digitalfreedoms.org/en/sfd/blog/software-freedom-day-2025-whats-going-on)

- Created on 01 September 2025.
- Last updated on 11 October 2025.

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- Jurgen

##  [ Software Freedom Day - artwork and examples ](https://digitalfreedoms.org/en/sfd/blog/software-freedom-day-artwork-and-examples)

## Basic style elements

- [Style Elements for Freedomday events](https://digitalfreedoms.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=108:style-elements&catid=16:docs&Itemid=833)

 [ Read more: Software Freedom Day - artwork and examples ](https://digitalfreedoms.org/en/sfd/blog/software-freedom-day-artwork-and-examples)

  Also available: - [ ![Português (pt)](https://digitalfreedoms.org/media/mod_languages/images/pt.gif "Português (pt)") ](https://digitalfreedoms.org/pt/sfd/blog/dia-da-liberdade-de-software-arte-e-exemplos "Português (pt)")
- [ ![Español (España)](https://digitalfreedoms.org/media/mod_languages/images/es_es.gif "Español (España)") ](https://digitalfreedoms.org/es/sfd/blog/dia-de-la-libertad-del-software-obras-de-arte-y-ejemplos "Español (España)")
- [ ![Italiano (it-IT)](https://digitalfreedoms.org/media/mod_languages/images/it_it.gif "Italiano (it-IT)") ](https://digitalfreedoms.org/it/sfd/blog/software-freedom-day-grafica-ed-esempi "Italiano (it-IT)")
- [ ![French (fr-FR)](https://digitalfreedoms.org/media/mod_languages/images/fr_fr.gif "French (fr-FR)") ](https://digitalfreedoms.org/fr/sfd/blog/journee-de-la-liberte-du-logiciel-oeuvres-dart-et-exemples "French (fr-FR)")
- [ ![Chinese Simplified (China)](https://digitalfreedoms.org/media/mod_languages/images/zh_cn.gif "Chinese Simplified (China)") ](https://digitalfreedoms.org/zh/sfd/blog/ruan-jian-zi-you-ri-yi-shu-zuo-pin-he-shi-li "Chinese Simplified (China)")
- [ ![Persian (Iran)](https://digitalfreedoms.org/media/mod_languages/images/fa_ir.gif "Persian (Iran)") ](https://digitalfreedoms.org/fa/sfd/blog/rwz-azady-nrm-afzar-athar-hnry-w-nmwnh-ha "Persian (Iran)")
- [ ![Nederlands (nl-NL)](https://digitalfreedoms.org/media/mod_languages/images/nl_nl.gif "Nederlands (nl-NL)") ](https://digitalfreedoms.org/nl/sfd/blog/software-freedom-day-artwork-en-voorbeelden "Nederlands (nl-NL)")
- Created on 15 July 2025.
- Last updated on 08 August 2026.

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- Jurgen

##  [ Create your Software Freedom Day Mascot - Huion Challenge 2025 ](https://digitalfreedoms.org/en/sfd/blog/sfd-mascot-huion-challenge-2025)

This year again, Huion is generously supporting Software Freedom Day (SFD) by donating a Kamvas Pro 16 (4K), a Kamvas Pro 12 for the runner up and two Inspiroy Frego M tablets for the next best submissions in our creative challenge. The challenge invites participants worldwide to create a mascot for Software Freedom Day using Free and Open Source Software (FOSS). Entries must be submitted by October 20, 2025, **November 9, 2025 (midnight UTC - deadline has been extended)** and adhere to specific guidelines, including using only FOSS tools and sharing the source files under Creative Commons licenses.

Huion’s participation highlights their commitment to digital freedom and creativity, encouraging artists to explore and express these values through their art.

 [ Read more: Create your Software Freedom Day Mascot - Huion Challenge 2025 ](https://digitalfreedoms.org/en/sfd/blog/sfd-mascot-huion-challenge-2025)

  Also available: - [ ![Português (pt)](https://digitalfreedoms.org/media/mod_languages/images/pt.gif "Português (pt)") ](https://digitalfreedoms.org/pt/sfd/blog/crie-seu-mascote-para-o-software-freedom-day-desafio-huion-2025 "Português (pt)")
- [ ![Español (España)](https://digitalfreedoms.org/media/mod_languages/images/es_es.gif "Español (España)") ](https://digitalfreedoms.org/es/sfd/blog/crea-tu-mascota-para-el-software-freedom-day-desafio-huion-2025 "Español (España)")
- [ ![Italiano (it-IT)](https://digitalfreedoms.org/media/mod_languages/images/it_it.gif "Italiano (it-IT)") ](https://digitalfreedoms.org/it/sfd/blog/sfd-mascot-huion-challenge-2025-it "Italiano (it-IT)")
- [ ![French (fr-FR)](https://digitalfreedoms.org/media/mod_languages/images/fr_fr.gif "French (fr-FR)") ](https://digitalfreedoms.org/fr/sfd/blog/creez-votre-mascotte-pour-la-software-freedom-day-defi-huion-2025 "French (fr-FR)")
- [ ![Chinese Simplified (China)](https://digitalfreedoms.org/media/mod_languages/images/zh_cn.gif "Chinese Simplified (China)") ](https://digitalfreedoms.org/zh/sfd/blog/sfd-jixiangwu-huion-challenge-2025 "Chinese Simplified (China)")
- [ ![Persian (Iran)](https://digitalfreedoms.org/media/mod_languages/images/fa_ir.gif "Persian (Iran)") ](https://digitalfreedoms.org/fa/sfd/blog/sfd-mascot-huion-challenge-2025-fa "Persian (Iran)")
- [ ![Nederlands (nl-NL)](https://digitalfreedoms.org/media/mod_languages/images/nl_nl.gif "Nederlands (nl-NL)") ](https://digitalfreedoms.org/nl/sfd/blog/sfd-mascotte-huion-wedstrijd-2025 "Nederlands (nl-NL)")
- Created on 19 May 2025.
- Last updated on 07 October 2025.

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- Jurgen

##  [ Winners of the Software Freedom Day Huion Art Challenge 2024 ](https://digitalfreedoms.org/en/sfd/blog/winners-of-the-software-freedom-day-huion-art-challenge-2024)

Did you participate in Software Freedom Day last fall? If so, you’ve probably heard about Huion supporting the event by awarding some fantastic prizes to artists who got creative with Free Software.

Janka from Hungary took home the first prize, while Deffy from the USA and Yue from Malaysia were our talented runners-up. Congratulations to all three of you!

Missed the competition this year? Don’t worry—keep an eye on the site, as we’ll be celebrating Software Freedom Day again in 2025. And who knows? There might be exciting new challenges waiting for you!

 [ Keep on reading to see the winning designs! Winners of the Software Freedom Day Huion Art Challenge 2024 ](https://digitalfreedoms.org/en/sfd/blog/winners-of-the-software-freedom-day-huion-art-challenge-2024)

  Also available: - [ ![Português (pt)](https://digitalfreedoms.org/media/mod_languages/images/pt.gif "Português (pt)") ](https://digitalfreedoms.org/pt/sfd/blog/vencedores-do-desafio-de-arte-huion-no-dia-da-liberdade-de-software-2024 "Português (pt)")
- [ ![Español (España)](https://digitalfreedoms.org/media/mod_languages/images/es_es.gif "Español (España)") ](https://digitalfreedoms.org/es/sfd/blog/ganadores-del-desafio-artistico-de-huion-en-el-dia-de-la-libertad-del-software-2024 "Español (España)")
- [ ![Italiano (it-IT)](https://digitalfreedoms.org/media/mod_languages/images/it_it.gif "Italiano (it-IT)") ](https://digitalfreedoms.org/it/sfd/blog/vincitori-della-sfida-artistica-huion-per-il-software-freedom-day-2024 "Italiano (it-IT)")
- [ ![French (fr-FR)](https://digitalfreedoms.org/media/mod_languages/images/fr_fr.gif "French (fr-FR)") ](https://digitalfreedoms.org/fr/sfd/blog/laureats-du-defi-artistique-huion-lors-de-la-journee-de-la-liberte-des-logiciels-2024 "French (fr-FR)")
- [ ![Chinese Simplified (China)](https://digitalfreedoms.org/media/mod_languages/images/zh_cn.gif "Chinese Simplified (China)") ](https://digitalfreedoms.org/zh/sfd/blog/2024nian-ruan-jian-zi-you-rihuion-yi-shu-tiao-zhan-sai-huo-jiang-zhe "Chinese Simplified (China)")
- [ ![Persian (Iran)](https://digitalfreedoms.org/media/mod_languages/images/fa_ir.gif "Persian (Iran)") ](https://digitalfreedoms.org/fa/sfd/blog/brndgan-chalsh-hnry-hwywn-dr-rwz-azady-nrm-afzar-2024 "Persian (Iran)")
- [ ![Nederlands (nl-NL)](https://digitalfreedoms.org/media/mod_languages/images/nl_nl.gif "Nederlands (nl-NL)") ](https://digitalfreedoms.org/nl/sfd/blog/winnaars-van-de-huion-kunstwedstrijd-op-de-software-freedom-day-2024 "Nederlands (nl-NL)")
- Created on 16 December 2024.
- Last updated on 20 May 2025.

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- [ Nature Walk Open Talk for Software Freedom Day](https://digitalfreedoms.org/en/sfd/blog/nature-walk-open-talk-for-software-freedom-day)
- [ Software Freedom Day 2024 Highlights](https://digitalfreedoms.org/en/sfd/blog/software-freedom-day-2024-highlights)
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