DeveloperWeek 2025: Full Schedule

10:30am PST

OPEN Session: Designing with Developers in Mind (and Vice Versa)

Wednesday February 12, 2025 10:30am - 10:55am PST

Megan Pekarek, Livefront, Front End Developer
Ben Wood, Livefront, Creative Director

Collaboration between developers and designers is crucial for creating successful and effective digital products. In this talk, we will explore how Figma can help bridge the gap between these two roles, allowing for smoother and more efficient collaboration. We will discuss various ways designers and developers can keep design files and code bases in sync. We’ll also discuss strategies for overcoming some common challenges that can arise while designing and building an ever changing product. Whether you’re a designer, developer, or both, you’ll come away from this talk with a deeper understanding of how to work collaboratively with your colleagues and create awesome stuff. See you there!

Speakers

Megan Pekarek

Front End Developer, Livefront

Megan is a Front End Developer at Livefront with a UX/UI Design Bootcamp Certificate and a Web Accessibility Certification. She is passionate about finding ways to improve the user experience for everyone involved in creating and using web apps.

Ben Wood

Creative Director, Livefront

Ben is a Design Leader based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota, he brings over 15 years of expertise in design. He has collaborated with a diverse range of organizations, from startups and small businesses to industry giants such as Google, UnitedHealth Group, Cargill, Medtronic, 3M... Read More →

Wednesday February 12, 2025 10:30am - 10:55am PST
Frontend World Stage

Frontend World

Tracks & Topics Developer Tools, Developer Experience (DX), Frontend Certificate
Session Type OPEN Session
Conferences Frontend World, OPEN Session
In-Person/Virtual In Person

11:30am PST

OPEN Session: Spice Up Your Mobile Design System: The Secret Sauce of Accessibility in React Native

Wednesday February 12, 2025 11:30am - 11:55am PST

Frontend World Stage

Cecilia Geraldo, Thoughtworks, Technical Lead & Developer Consultant

Design systems are like the perfect recipe for creating consistent and efficient mobile apps. But what if I told you that many mobile design systems are missing a key ingredient—accessibility? Without it, you risk leaving users behind and even facing legal challenges. In this talk, we’re going to blend accessibility best practices into your React Native component library, creating a mobile design system that’s not just cohesive, but inclusive for everyone. Imagine saving development time, avoiding legal pitfalls, and delivering an app that’s a delight for all users. Don’t miss out on this essential session—your users (and your legal team) will thank you!

Speakers

Cecilia Geraldo

Technical Lead & Developer Consultant, Thoughtworks

Women TechMakers Ambassador from Chile. Building community and promoting visibiliby and women empowerment in tech industry. Cecy graduated form Laboratoria as Front End Developer, now she's a Software Developer Consultant and also Technical Lead at Thoughtworks. She strongly believes... Read More →

Wednesday February 12, 2025 11:30am - 11:55am PST
Frontend World Stage

Frontend World

Tracks & Topics Frontend Certificate
Session Type OPEN Session
Conferences Frontend World, OPEN Session
In-Person/Virtual In Person