Molly posed the following questions the other day, and seeing as I’m planning on going into some of these things in a bit more detail at some point, I figured I’d put some brief answers up here for the time being…

  • Which was the most memorable panel you attended?

    I enjoyed “Does Design Matter?” It got me thinking a lot about the similarities between web & software design and architectural design. I think they’re closer than a lot of people realise. It was also the first panel I attended after recovering from jet lag.

  • The most memorable keynote?

    Alex Steffan and Bruce Sterling. Most of the topic was reminiscent of my dissertation project and we got to play with printed objects.

  • Do you think that SXSW is more a social or content-oriented event?

    I think it’s a healthy mix of both. It’s also quite personality driven. There were a number of panels I attended because of who was on that panel.

  • What would you like to see more of at SXSW?

    Better room scheduling. There were too many overflowing panels in small rooms clashing with empty panels in the large room.

  • What would you like to see less of at SXSW?

    Reliance on technology. I didn’t have a laptop with me and felt left out when IRC or iChat or blogging was made into an integral part of the conference. It’s one of the few times we’re all in the same building. There are much more inclusive ways of communicating in that environment. Writing questions on index cards was used in “How to be Beautiful” for example.

  • How would you describe your experience overall?

    Fantabulous

  • What will you remember about the food and drink you had while in Austin?

    So. Much. Food.

  • Do you have a “best moment” or two (or ten) that will stay with you forever?

    in chronological order

    1. Contemplating “hipster backchat” (not to mention “hipster man-in-the-middle-attacks”) with Meri, Simon, Yvonne and Michael over BBQ on Saturday.
    2. Lunch with Molly, KC and Lyman before the “Women of Web Design” panel
    3. Vox Nox
    4. Being woken up by a large dog sticking her nose in my ear on Tuesday Morning