Below are a few highlights of events and workshops I’ve worked on over the years that are grounded in the way technology communities form and collaborate.
SND Makes
Source: @mitchthorson (left) , @emmajanehw (right)
SNDMakes is a 2.5-day rapid prototyping events that uses the principles of design-thinking to develop solutions for modern news and media companies. The event helps brings together a diverse range of developers, designers, journalists, and managers to collaborate on solutions around a current media problem. I helped co-direct events in D.C, Austin, Chicago, and San Francisco working with partners ranging from Code for America to Cards Against Humanity.
Pixel Punch
Pixel Punch is a competition where participants battle out their design skills with timed challenges. It stems from Design Battle a student version that I started with AIGA-GMU and carried over to Vox Media who helped host a professional version. The purpose of the event is to showcase local talent to the rest of the DC community. View 2014 and 2015 recaps here.
Panels
I helped organized panels that invited designers, engineers and directors from companies such as NPR, Washington Post , and Viget to discuss how they implement practices around production and culture in their teams and workplaces.
Recap: All Aboard: A Discussion on Shipping Products
Recap: #LetsTalkCulture