Bria Alexander

" Netflix using AI-generated ads is a low-risk testbed but raises ethical questions - Lauren. "

" If you want to invite a friend or colleague, the sponsor sessions are free and awesome to attend. "

" Please put your questions inside of the thread associated with the talk. "

" The sponsor sessions are equal in quality and quantity as our main programming and completely free for anyone to attend. "

" Supporting different ways people prefer to engage—like asynchronous workshops or prep time—helps introverts and extroverts contribute equally. "

" Resilience is about more than surviving; it’s about growth in our practice and relationships. "

" Trust is fragile with designers; without clear communication, metrics can feel like micromanagement - Dave Malu. "

" Please stop by the Rosenfeld Bookstore to check out signed books and brand new titles. "

" The Slack channel is the fastest way to get help, whether you’re virtual or in person. "

" We are obligated to treat each other with kindness and respect; this is a safe and inclusive space. "

" All speakers will be present in the #ARgeneral Slack channel to answer your questions. "

" We are obligated to treat each other with kindness and respect, even though we’re a virtual community. "

" Sponsors bring so much color and so much light into the community. "

" This conference is the opportunity I saw to design an experience that felt personal to our community. "

" We want the Rosenfeld community, both in person and virtual, to feel as loving, supportive, and informative as possible. "

" If you want to participate in the conference’s general vibe and community, it is essential to join Slack. "

" Slack is the way you ask questions to the speakers, and it’s where most of the community interaction happens. "

" The world really needs what researchers like you bring to the table. "

" Louisa Scholar saves us a lot of work by curating the Civic Design library and digital benefits hub. "

" If you are a cohort participant and don’t see your private Slack channel, please let us know so we can guide you. "

" There’s no need to take notes because session notes, videos, and decks will be shared promptly on the conference site. "

" Make a business case for yourself by bragging about your capabilities and making them applicable. "

" No need to take notes — our scribe David Nicholson is capturing detailed session notes and insights for you. "

" The theme is clarity. But really I’m gonna say the theme is you — the 613 people from all over the planet. "

" You’ll hear tactile guidance on defining ROI. "

" OKRs are not one-size-fits-all; you have to shape them based on your organizational context and culture. "

" How do we know how to evaluate radical participatory design? Has there been a sustained shift in power? "

" Sponsor sessions are not sales pitches; they are super similar to the quality of the main conference session. "

" Our industry is new enough that we get to make design ops whatever we want it to be – that’s an incredible opportunity. "

" There are no overlaps between sponsor content and main programming, so you never have to choose what to attend. "

" You can invite your coworker, your brother, your sister, your aunt to sponsor sessions even if they’re not signed up for the conference. "

" We have some truly phenomenal sketch notebooks, so you don’t have to worry about taking any notes on your own. "

" If you want to take notes during this presentation, there’s really no need — we’ve got you covered. "

" The official conference time zone is Pacific Standard Time, but you can change it to your own time zone at designatskill.com. "