One of the few - if not only - conferences that support new thinkers and emerging minds. In its tenth year, Silicon Beached has one key difference - all the speaker slots were dedicated to young people under the age of 25. An apt quote sits above the stage at Silicon Beached, sister event to the regular conference held in Bournemouth, 'To thine own self be true'. Matt Desmier is the embodiment of this quote.
Owner and curator of Silicon Beach/ed, Matt Desmier, trained originally as a designer and his unique experience, style and manner are applied to the conference. No-one knows the topics beforehand, the day is fluid and there is a distinctly relaxed and less 'come to Jesus' feel. Silicon Beached is a refreshing testament to curiosity, learning and fresh-thinking. Who was chosen? Who are the future leaders?
Claudia AmySalador presented a formula that worked for her to free herself from a life she didn't want or expect. 'Courage' comes from 'Noticing' (the world around you, the small things, the big things) and 'Knowing' when things aren't ok and change is needed. Salador's best advice? "Think about timespans between things...'when was the last time you saw...' is a great question to ask. Open your eyes and remove the blinkers."
"Go to where the people are" was a key takeaway from Rebecca Thomson and Rachita Saraogi from 'Sisterhood' (a social enterprise focused on building confidence in young women through creative programmes and running a design studio) who discussed the changing role of design in today's "interesting" world. When you have a target group of people, go to their world. If they live in Brixton, go to Brixton. Go and smell the place, look at how they move and look at where they congregate. Oh and use animated gifs.
Leila Willingham of DigiPigz discussed the Arts and approaching young people in general. Accessibility of language, changing the experience and visuality of services when it comes to young people needs to change and Willingham should know, she's she has to get young people interested in the arts because the current audience is dying...literally (the average age of an Arts supporter is 52). Willingham's best advice? "Take out words...[think] how can I simplify what I am trying to say?".
'Generation Snowflake' was the title of Sara Keegan of 18 Feet & Rising (a strategy firm) and why caring is cool. From Trump to H&M, Keegan discussed a future where political correctness and feelings aren't justified. Keegan ended with a focus on future leaders and how "Being a Snowflake has worth...it makes you more employable...more money and more likeable. Champion over-sensitivity...you can impact change without spreading hate and shouting."
">One of the few - if not only - conferences that support new thinkers and emerging minds. In its tenth year, Silicon Beached has one key difference - all the speaker slots were dedicated to young people under the age of 25. An apt quote sits above the stage at Silicon Beached, sister event to the regular conference held in Bournemouth, 'To thine own self be true'. Matt Desmier is the embodiment of this quote.
Owner and curator of Silicon Beach/ed, Matt Desmier, trained originally as a designer and his unique experience, style and manner are applied to the conference. No-one knows the topics beforehand, the day is fluid and there is a distinctly relaxed and less 'come to Jesus' feel. Silicon Beached is a refreshing testament to curiosity, learning and fresh-thinking. Who was chosen? Who are the future leaders?
Claudia AmySalador presented a formula that worked for her to free herself from a life she didn't want or expect. 'Courage' comes from 'Noticing' (the world around you, the small things, the big things) and 'Knowing' when things aren't ok and change is needed. Salador's best advice? "Think about timespans between things...'when was the last time you saw...' is a great question to ask. Open your eyes and remove the blinkers."
"Go to where the people are" was a key takeaway from Rebecca Thomson and Rachita Saraogi from 'Sisterhood' (a social enterprise focused on building confidence in young women through creative programmes and running a design studio) who discussed the changing role of design in today's "interesting" world. When you have a target group of people, go to their world. If they live in Brixton, go to Brixton. Go and smell the place, look at how they move and look at where they congregate. Oh and use animated gifs.
Leila Willingham of DigiPigz discussed the Arts and approaching young people in general. Accessibility of language, changing the experience and visuality of services when it comes to young people needs to change and Willingham should know, she's she has to get young people interested in the arts because the current audience is dying...literally (the average age of an Arts supporter is 52). Willingham's best advice? "Take out words...[think] how can I simplify what I am trying to say?".
'Generation Snowflake' was the title of Sara Keegan of 18 Feet & Rising (a strategy firm) and why caring is cool. From Trump to H&M, Keegan discussed a future where political correctness and feelings aren't justified. Keegan ended with a focus on future leaders and how "Being a Snowflake has worth...it makes you more employable...more money and more likeable. Champion over-sensitivity...you can impact change without spreading hate and shouting."
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