Watch Sessions

Monday

21 feb
Grow with the flow

Looking to shift into a design role at a tech company? From job-hunting strategies, interview tips to portfolio hacks, we’ll cover topics on how to jumpstart your career in tech.

9am – 10am

Instagram Live

@designingdeputy

Kick off

Join the Deputy Design team as they discuss the themes of Shifting Design, tech trends for 2022 and why they decided to run a free virtual summit.

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12pm – 1pm

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Shifting into Design

Hear from designers who’ve recently made the shift into design roles at some of Australia’s hottest tech companies. Learn the strategies they took to landing their dream role.

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Tuesday

22 feb
Break your grid

How can you be more influential and impactful in your role? Designers share their experiences navigating career paths, nurturing relationships, and how they harness self-awareness to thrive in their roles. 

12Pm – 1Pm

Instagram Live

@designingdeputy

Thriving Creatives

Join creative designers from Deputy and Canva as they discuss their experiences shifting from agency world to life at a product company.  

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6PM – 7PM

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Thriving as a Product Designer

In this panel, product design gurus share their experiences, learnings and strategies which have helped them thrive in their career.

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Wednesday

23 feb
Include with purpose

Why should tech companies champion inclusive design? We dissect how inclusive and accessible design not only sparks innovation but ensures product experiences are delightful for as many people as possible. 

9am – 10am

Instagram Live

@designingdeputy

Designing an Inclusive Brand

Hear from the creative designers who’ve shaped inclusive and innovative brands at Australia’s much-loved tech companies. 

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12PM – 1PM

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Design for Everyone

Inclusive Design builds empathy and sparks innovation. Our panelists discuss ways in which they champion and embed inclusive design practices into their work. 

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Thursday

24 feb
Show the way

Are you new to management or scaling a high-performing design team? Join the conversation with industry-leading design leaders to hear how they inspire creativity, grow designers and uplift culture.

12Pm – 1Pm

ZOOM PANEL

Moving into Management

In partnership with ADPList, we chat with mentors about how they navigated shifting from designer to design manager. Hear about their early leadership obstacles, experiences and learnings.

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6PM – 7PM

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Scaling Impactful Design Teams

In this panel, design leaders from Australia’s top tech companies discuss the rituals, principles and frameworks they’ve embedded in their teams to scale a culture of creativity, collaboration and growth. 

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