Design: What is it good for (and other great tracks by Edwin Starr)
What it is
Developers think design means graphic design and pretty colors. Graphic designers think it means how a website should behave. But design, is governed by function. Hence, the old adage - form follows function. But they also complement each other.
Why you should attend
I will talk about the big picture and I will fuss over the finer details. From collaboration between developers and designers, to selecting typefaces and colors. From how psychology dictates design, to how psychopaths dictate teams!
I will also answer, in just 2 words, what the most important skill for a designer and a developer is. Curious? You should be. Your lives depend on it. Well, okay, perhaps not, but nevertheless you should come.
I will cover topics like color theory, design principles, choosing the right typeface but most importantly - content is king and why we should design based on our content.