Summary
During the Civic Design 2022 conference's opening day, the speaker emphasized the importance of community participation and outlined the agenda for the event. This day promises to delve into topics such as historical and future trends in civic design, the dynamics of power in design processes, and exploring physical environments beyond screens. Attendees were encouraged to engage actively, utilize the conference's Slack for networking, and take advantage of various sponsor sessions, which were designed to provide similar value as the main program. The speaker recognized the considerable contributions of sponsors and the conference librarian, Louisa Scholar, while reminding participants about the code of conduct to ensure a respectful and supportive environment.
Key Insights
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Civic Design 2022 focuses on engaging discussions around civic design and digital intervention.
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Active participation through Slack is vital for maximizing conference benefits.
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Sponsor sessions are free and offer enriching content similar to the main program.
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The conference agenda covers historical context, power structures in design, and physical interactions beyond digital screens.
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Resources from the conference will be available online for attendees.
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Luisa Scholar plays a crucial role as the conference librarian, making essential resources accessible to participants.
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A positive conference experience is prioritized, with avenues for support readily available.
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The importance of a respectful community is stressed through the code of conduct.
Notable Quotes
"Welcome everyone to Civic design 2022."
"On behalf of the curation team and Roosevelt media team, I want to thank our audience for your awesome support."
"We covered a lot of information over the last two days."
"Today's theme is physical environments and interactions beyond screens."
"If you can believe it, it is the last day of the conference."
"You don't want to miss out on our sponsor sessions—they are really good."
"Check out our digital swag bag for some great virtual goodies."
"Thank you to our sponsors for their expertise and support."
"Louisa Scholar makes a significant contribution as our conference librarian."
"It is important that you feel as comfortable as possible in our virtual community."
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