Complementary 58: Thoughts on Config 2025
May 18, 2025
Anthony and Katie share humorous anecdotes about regional accents and the tech world. They discuss the evolving meaning of 'Config' and the challenges of freelance design. The impact of AI on design roles raises concerns about diminishing focus on visual content at conferences. Their reflections on the recent conference emphasize the balance between preparation and engagement. Insights into Figma's new features highlight their effects on usability, while the duo explores the accessibility of code generated by design tools. They also touch on the value of conferences for emerging speakers.
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Anthony's Freelance Journey
- Anthony Hobday shares his experience of being made redundant and his shift to freelancing as a designer.
- He discusses the challenges of building a reliable freelance network without clear quality indicators.
Lack of Visual Design Talks
- Config 2025 had no talks focused on visual design, highlighting a shift away from interface design topics.
- Talks often covered peripheral topics, not emphasizing practical visual design mechanics or techniques.
Configure Conference Format Advice
- Config could improve by offering fewer but longer talks focused on technical, actionable design topics.
- Attendees seeking direct, practical knowledge may find more value in in-depth tutorials rather than broad theory talks.