Summary
On day two of Civic Design 2022, the speaker warmly welcomed attendees and introduced the theme of shifting power structures in design. They provided practical information about the conference website CivicDesignCon.com, where participants could find main sessions, sponsor sessions, and all supporting materials such as slides and notes. Sponsor sessions were highlighted as free, high-quality content that complements the main program. The importance of using the Slack workspace for discussions, questions, and help was stressed, with guidance on how to organize questions in session threads and where to get technical support via a dedicated help channel. Gratitude was expressed towards sponsors including Gigabyte, Nava PVC, Babel, and others for making the event possible. Additionally, digital swag offers, such as a free one-year Sketch subscription, were promoted. A big shout-out was given to Shivangi, the conference scribe, for taking detailed notes so that attendees could relax and absorb the sessions without needing to take their own notes. Finally, the speaker reminded the community of the code of conduct to ensure respectful and safe interactions during this virtual event.
Key Insights
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Sponsor sessions at Civic Design 2022 are free, non-overlapping with main sessions, and offer high-value content rather than sales pitches.
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The conference program page allows attendees to view schedules and switch between time zones to reduce confusion.
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Slack is the central hub for conference discussion, Q&A, and access to resources, with structured threads for each talk.
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A dedicated help channel on Slack offers immediate technical and customer support during the conference.
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Digital swag bags include valuable offers such as a free one-year Sketch app subscription.
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Conference participants are encouraged to focus on engaging with content rather than note-taking because notes, slides, and videos will be posted promptly.
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The conference recognizes cohort participants by providing private Slack channels for community and support.
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The event organizers emphasize kindness and respect through a code of conduct accessible on every website page.
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Real-time content sharing by Rosenfield Media ensures session materials are available as soon as an hour after talks.
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The conference provides accessibility support, encouraging attendees to report discomfort or issues even in a virtual format.
Notable Quotes
"Sponsor sessions have incredibly high content and are not sales pitches."
"You don’t have to take notes; session notes and videos will be shared quickly on the conference site."
"Slack is where a lot of the conversation is going to be taking place."
"Please put your question inside the sub-thread specific to the talk to help us keep organized."
"Our sponsors are amazing; this conference would not happen without their incredible support."
"If anything’s going wrong, whether live stream or tech, reach out to help dash customer desk service."
"We want to make sure you feel protected and safe even though this is a virtual community."
"You can change the program page to your local time zone to avoid confusion."
"Congratulations if you’re part of a cohort, these private channels are a cool part of the experience."
"Big round of applause for Shivangi, our incredible scribe who is taking notes for us today."
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