Summary
Lou Rosenfeld opened day two of Designing with AI 2024 from New York City with welcoming remarks, detailed housekeeping instructions, and introductions to the supporting team members—Lauren Cantor, Melissa Burnett, David Nicholson, and Manuel Herrera—who manage resources, facilitation, note-taking, and sketch notes respectively. Lou emphasized the importance of social learning, active participation via Slack channels, and the conference’s code of conduct to ensure a safe and inclusive environment. He highlighted the availability of sponsor sessions, resources, and recordings, encouraging attendees not to worry about note-taking. Afterwards, Lou handed over to Uday, who acknowledged recent technical and weather challenges before previewing the day’s agenda including AI design case studies, demonstrations, and a panel discussion. The session underlined collaboration, resource sharing, and community support as foundational for learning about AI design.
Key Insights
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The conference encourages active social learning through Slack channels and hashtags to foster community engagement.
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Dedicated team members handle different support aspects: Lauren Cantor curates resources, Melissa Burnett leads cohort facilitation, David Nicholson captures session notes, and Manuel Herrera creates sketch notes.
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Sponsor sessions are highly valued by attendees and prioritized with available recordings to maximize access.
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Code of conduct is integral, providing a safe and inclusive virtual event environment with active support processes.
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Attendees are encouraged to reflect periodically on their learning goals and share their insights with the community.
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Emphasis on reducing attendee distraction by providing comprehensive session notes and artistic sketch notes.
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Conference timing is officially Pacific Time but can be adjusted on the program page for convenience.
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The event team proactively manages technical disruptions and external challenges like weather to maintain a smooth experience.
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Lou Rosenfeld’s personal anecdotes and casual tone create a welcoming and relatable atmosphere for attendees.
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Upcoming content includes case studies, demos, and panel discussions centered on practical AI design applications.
Notable Quotes
"I recommended that you all think about what you wanna get out of this conference."
"Learning is social. Let’s do this together."
"Even if you are the most junior person or the most introverted, please share and ask questions."
"The code of conduct is not just window dressing; it’s the front door to a process with people behind it."
"You don’t need to take notes. We’ve got a crack team handling that for you."
"Sponsor sessions are not sales pitches, and we’ll make recordings available from the program page."
"Lauren Cantor is a heavy hitter gathering all the really good resources and putting them together."
"Melissa Burnett creates order out of chaos as a leader of leaders and facilitator of facilitators."
"Manuel Herrera’s energy and excitement blow me away every time I talk with him."
"We are continuing the conversation on the potential for designing with AI with case studies and demos."
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