Jam Session
On Monday October 28, saddle up for our Western-themed Jam at Pàu HQ! Doors open at 18:00, featuring lightning talks and exciting activity rooms. Explore the audit room for expert advice, unleash creativity in the tinker space, and learn to boost conversions.
We'll provide snacks, alcoholic and soft drinks. Don your boots and join this fun-filled adventure to connect ahead of the main event. Thanks to our friends at Pàu for hosting!
This event is for SmashingConf Antwerp attendees only. We will be doing a pre-registration so you can already pick up your badge and skip the line on the first conference day!
Programme
18:00 – Doors Open: Networking & Drinks19:00 – Opening
19:10 – 20:30 – Lightning Talks
20:30 – 22:00 – Networking & Drinks
22:00 – End
Talks
VRT’s Transition from a House of Brands to a Branded House by Ken De Keyser
Ken, Creative Director at VRT, will explore the company’s transformation from a house of brands to a unified branded house. Drawing on over a decade of experience leading VRT’s brand development, Ken will share insights into the strategic, branding, and design shifts that have shaped this transition.
We Need to Have a Word About Words by Saskia Videler
Are we clear and aligned on definitions we use in our work environment? Are we as careful and inclusive in our internal communication as we are in our customer facing UIs? Let’s look at the impact of our words behind the scenes.
My Love Story with the CEO of Instagram — Embracing the Unconventional Ways of Designs by Bram Vanhaeren
In this talk, Bram shares his journey of building a personal brand as a designer, including how his design content on Threads reached over 1 million views. As a full-time lecturer at AP Hogeschool, specializing in UX & UI design, he’s passionate about teaching and inspiring the next generation of designers.
Beyond the Rainbow: Inclusive Information Design by Denis Paris
Explore the hidden barriers of color-dependent designs and discover alternatives for accessible information presentation. Drawing from personal experiences and real-world examples, learn practical techniques to enhance your designs using shape and symbolism. Leave with strategies to create more inclusive and effective user experiences that go beyond color.
Why “Less Is More” Is So Much More Than an Aesthetic Choice by Marianne Butler
Highlighting the environmental costs and mental strain of the way we are using the medium of the Web, Marianne will propose the need for a radically minimalist approach to its design. Come along and share your ideas for how we as designers can contribute to a healthier and more sustainable future!
Fusion Teams Build Better Products by Mathijs Provoost
In this talk, Mathijs will highlight some of the different approaches in collaboration between designers & developers. While showing real project examples from the last 19 years, he will advocate for an integrated way of working.
Design for Trust by Thijs Degheldere
In an era where digital interactions increasingly shape our lives, building trust through design is more critical than ever. As the product design lead at itsme®, Thijs will share insights from itsme’s journey in creating a secure, inclusive digital identity app.
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Pàu HQ
Frankrijklei 115
2000 Antwerpen
