Brian writes:
One thing that really came out as a common thread was the need for focus on people in all of the wonderful stuff we create for the web. … What Webstock means to us is that we’ll be taking a lot of what was discussed and seeing how we can fold the ideas, techniques, and technologies into our core product. We’re very excited and can’t wait to apply what we’ve learned!
[Via : Webstock 08.]
johnny reports in Recursive Loop » Webstock ‘08:
It was my first full-scale web event (about time!), and it was everything I hoped it could be! The organizers put together a classy event with great speakers, excellent food and drinks, a cool venue, and a fun vibe. … The conference was absolutely packed with activity and information. A high-resolution experience if there ever was one! … In short, a fantastic experience, and one I will repeat at every opportunity!
He also wrote some very interesting commentary on sessions he attended and speakers he talked with. Thanks, johnny.
Kalena Jordan reports on Jason Santa Maria’s session Good Web Design Ain’t Easy:
Jason started his Webstock presentation by changing his subject entirely. He originally wanted to talk about how to use grids and tyopography etc but realized he had to start with storytelling – storytelling with a plan. He decided that a better title for his talk was Design for Communication. How does a design tell a story?
[Via : Webstock: Good Web Design Ain’t Easy – SiteProNews Blog.]
courtney johnston has written up detailed notes from Jill Whalen’s workshop Search Engine Optimisation.
Dale, who won a Chumby (I’m so jealous!) says Webstock08 Rocks!, and specially enjoyed Damian Conway’s session:
The best session was the second to last, where we were given 26 tips (from Z to A) of how us ELOI can confuse the hell out of you MORLOCKS. It was 50 minutes of non-stop laughs as the speaker basically took the mickey out of everyone by telling us how to design websites that confuse, annoy, frustrate, infuriate and irritate the average internet user. It was the most entertaining session and certainly brought home all the elements of best practice that make the web experience either a breeze or a pain!