Summary
In his opening remarks at the 2024 Design Ops Summit, Lou Rosenfeld expresses his delight at the virtual gathering and the excitement for the three-day event curated by Bria Alexander and her team. He emphasizes the importance for attendees to define their mission for attending, whether it be seeking inspiration, networking, or learning new skills. Lou encourages participants to engage with one another and utilize Slack for ongoing discussions, highlighting the importance of community and collaboration in design operations. He introduces the conference themes of resilience, impact, and innovation, and thanks the sponsors and contributors, while also mentioning the digital format and available resources for attendees.
Key Insights
-
•
Engagement is crucial: Attendees should actively think about their goals for the conference.
-
•
Networking opportunities abound: This summit is a chance to meet peers and make connections.
-
•
The power of community: Ongoing conversations in Slack can enhance the summit experience beyond the three days.
-
•
Contributors are vital: Acknowledging the hard work of speakers and sponsors adds value to the conference.
-
•
Virtual format has unique advantages: Digital swag bags and resources are readily accessible to all attendees.
Notable Quotes
"Welcome to the eighth Design Ops Summit."
"This is a gift to yourself. Three days you get to really dig in with other design ops peers."
"Ask yourself the question, why am I here?"
"When this conference ends, what do you wanna feel?"
"Let us know anything we can do to make this conference better for you."
"Today we're focused on resilience."
"Invite your coworkers; the conference is a great opportunity."
"We want you to have a positive experience."
More Videos
"Our chief product officer likes us to introduce ourselves by telling everybody what we're jamming to."
Dianne QueReal Talk: Proving Value through a Scrappy Playbook
October 23, 2019
"Your experience matters, and we want to ensure it’s as comfortable as possible."
Louis Rosenfeld Bria AlexanderOpening Remarks
November 16, 2022
"When companies are smaller, it's easier for more employees to speak to its users."
Sean Fitzell Sarah Han Kayla FarrellCraft of User Research: Building Out Jobs to be Done Maps
March 12, 2021
"There's a lot of stringent rules about how you can put that RFP out there into the world."
Emily LessardRFPs Without Tears: Writing Inclusive RFPS that Don't Scare Away Talent
December 9, 2021
"If you have any tech issues, our support team is here to help."
Bria AlexanderOpening Remarks
September 30, 2021
"We're really customer backward, focused on entire customer outcomes."
Scher Foord Corey Greenltch Sarah RoweTurn the Ship Around: How to Apply Design Thinking Across Your Organization
June 10, 2021
"Change is the reason we keep paying attention to stories."
Jon FukudaStorytelling for DesignOps
August 17, 2023
"Transitioning to mobile-first accessibility can foster confidence among users with disabilities when interacting online."
Sam ProulxMobile Accessibility: Why Moving Accessibility Beyond the Desktop is Critical in a Mobile-first World
September 8, 2022
"Understanding what your teammates do fosters respect."
Jennifer KanyamibwaCreating the Blueprint: Growing and Building Design Teams
November 8, 2018
