Saturday 28 March, 9:00 - 13:00
Leaders joining us
Panel: Design as a Domain
You will hear design discussed at a broader level: its role, limits, consequences, and place in the larger ecosystem.
→ Look for larger questions, not direct advice
→ Notice where leaders agree and where they differ
→ Pay attention to what assumptions are being challenged
→ Ask yourself what this changes in how you see design, your role, or the field
Debate: Empathy vs Consequence
You will hear a core design tension examined from both sides. The value will come from noticing the trade-offs and how different leaders think through them.
→ Listen to both sides fully before forming a view
→ Pay attention to trade-offs, not just strong lines
→ Notice where your own assumptions get challenged
→ Ask yourself what feels strongest, what feels unresolved, and what this leaves you rethinking
Dialogues: Design as Practice
You will join smaller-group conversations with two design leaders at a time on focused practice topics. Each Dialogue will run in short 15-minute rounds to keep the exchange close and specific.
→ Listen closely
→ Ask clear, short questions
→ Notice what feels useful in your own practice
→ Leave each round with one idea, one difference of perspective, and one question
General Guidelines
Arrive on time, latest by 9:15 AM
Take notes as you go
Avoid turning the conversation into a personal pitch
Avoid reducing differences in perspective into right versus wrong too quickly
Keep your questions and comments concise and relevant to the topic
Use the networking time to continue useful conversations
Maintain decorum. Keep your phone on silent mode.
Interested in being part of the collective?
EPC is a curated, approval-based collective. If you feel aligned with what we’re building, apply for general membership, and we’ll reach out if there’s a fit.