@emma_aldington Hey lovely! Spotted this article this morning that captured the panel discussion around content-led design systems from #ContentByDesign. Thought of you and Jess :)
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Over 200 participants from 26 different countries gathering for 20 hours of learning from 16 content heroes!
Thank you so much to this amazing community and to @Minette_78 for your curation and hosting.
Here's our #contentbydesign wrap video:
Gutted I didn't make it to #ContentByDesign - work and growing a person got in the way of me being organised...
Seeing all the tweets these last few days has me pining for some content community goodness. Hopefully see you all at @ButtonConf!
I loved how many speakers at @ContentbyDes#ContentByDesign introduced themselves with their pronouns. Inclusivity seems to be a natural trait of content designers. I *love* it.
Todays #ContentByDesign talks from @elainetall and @candiwrites were pure TONIC for every self-doubting, perfectionist solo content designer out there. Amazing tips on making an impact as a solo CD and working through those self-imposed high expectations! Where's that prosecco?
Our last workshop at #ContentbyDesign is with our fantastic host & curator @Minette_78 Content Ops @bt_uk.
Rachel's ideation workshop has taken us through a content-led design process, starting with a conversation, ending with a fully designed wireframe.
bit.ly/3jQsYTJ
ALT Racehl smiles looking off camera with a flowery shirt
Thrilled to have @RichProwse (he/him) & @claracoggins (she/her) running a joint @ContentDesignLN accessibility workshop at #ContentbyDesign.
They're sharing how to open up your information and show colleagues and stakeholders the value of accessibility.
bit.ly/3hF3J44
ALT Clare wears red tasseled earrings and rich a red jumper they're smiling
'A great information architecture (IA) tells a story, creates flow and encourages discovery.'
@chrishow our Principal UX Consultant @clearleft is currently running a workshop at #ContentByDesign- Yippee IA - Information Architecture for content creators.
bit.ly/2SSdKCp
ALT Chris smiles wearing a purple shoirt ina white studio
Enjoying this workshop on a conversation-first approach to design on the #ContentByDesign conference with @Minette_78 using a nice example of buying a cinema ticket from user and biz perspective. Quite looking forward to trying this out at work! #ContentDesign@clearleft
We're also thrilled to have Mario (@ahiteva) Lead Content Designer @King_Games running a workshop now at #ContentbyDesign.
His workshop will share his essential collaboration tools for content-first design plus some hands-on practice.
bit.ly/3hFHURH
ALT Mario gives a big smile infront of a vibrant orange background
Sad #ContentByDesign is over! But I'm left feeling so energised, inspired and connected ♥️
Highlights:
@Amy_Hupe preaching content-driven design systems
@candiwrites helping us embrace imperfection
@hashbridge's strategy for building a culture that cares about content
👏 all!
Just got a therapy session from @candiwrites 😂
As content designers we strive for perfection.
BUT:
- nothing is ever complete
- perfect does not exist
- 'better than before' is OK
- so much is beyond our control
- it's not all up to you
- you're amazing
#ContentByDesign
ALT Screenshot of Candy talking about how there's no perfect approach to content design.
Think of your content design portfolio as a content challenge in itself.
- structure as: problem, approach, role you played
- add the context
- show the messy middle
- prove you're a good collaborator, communicator and problem solver
Thanks @awelfle!👌
#ContentByDesign
ALT Screenshot of Andy talking about how simplifying your portfolio helps make it easier for someone to hire you.
Our curator @Minette_78 interviewed @La_Pope on what she felt the content community should be facing up to right now ahead of her workshop at #ContentByDesignbit.ly/3dOzE0C
ALT Finding the right way to communicate and collaborate is vital, but these 'soft skills' are anything but easy