In case you haven't heard, DrupalCon San Francisco is fast approaching. The conference, from April 19th through the 21st, promises to be the largest Drupal gathering of its kind, and we're excited to be able to sponsor and attend.
We also have several session proposal that are currently open for voting. Here is a quick overview of the sessions our team members have proposed:
Drupal for Learning: A Case Study
Presented by Justin Toupin, Brad Bowman and Jon Clark Track: Under the Hood
This January, we launched a Drupal-based redesign of Poynter's News University, the world's leading journalism education website. In this case study, we'll cover the design and technical challenges we faced, as outlined in Justin's recent post. We'll also touch on what we're pushing forward in new online learning projects.
You should vote for the Drupal for Learning: A Case Study session here.
Enhancing Drupal Interfaces Javascript and Flash
Presented by Scott Reynen and Ken Woodworth Track: Design, Theme, and Usability
Simple well-stuctured Drupal markup is accessible on nearly all existing web browsing devices, and very likely devices that don't even exist yet. JavaScript and Flash, on the other hand, can provide much more compelling user interfaces. We will discuss using the best of both worlds in Drupal, how to get all the interface niceties of JavaScript and Flash without sacrificing the broad accessibility of HTML.
We'll take a look at two specific case studies of Drupal sites with interfaces that work well without JavaScript or Flash, but work even better with both: the United Nations Development Programme's adaptationlearning.net and Richardson Sports, a leading sports apparel manufacturer.
You should vote for the Enhancing Drupal Interfaces Javascript and Flash session here.
Efficient Workflow for Design and Development Projects
Presented by Justin Toupin and Jon Clark Track: Providing Professional Drupal Services
We'll take a look at how we moves Drupal projects from concept, to design, to production, using Drupal as the technical backbone for much of the process. We'll discuss how we communicate with clients and manage expectations. We'll also touch on lessons learned and things we do differently after 10 years of doing business.
You should vote for the Efficient Workflow for Design and Development Projects session here.
Defining and Pitching Your Process
Presented by Jon Clark Track: Providing Professional Drupal Services
Effectively communicating how you work is a powerful way to convince clients to choose you. Before they make a decision, potential clients want to know what working with you will be like, and need to be confident that it will not only be effective, but that they'll be comfortable in the process. This session will offer insights into thinking through your own work process, how to communicate that to decision makers, and the key role this will play in setting client expectations for the project.
You should vote for the Defining and Pitching Your Process session here.
Best Practices for Managing a Drupal Firm
Panel members: Glenn Hilton, Dave Terry, Jeff Walpole, Jennifer Hols, Eric Gundersen, Ben Finklea, Liza Kindred, Jon Clark Track: Providing Professional Drupal Services
In this panel discussion, we will look beyond the technology side of Drupal and dig into the business end of what it takes to run a successful Drupal agency. We’ll touch on critical subject matter topics in areas like sales, recruiting, accounting, human resources, and how to effectively market your services. The panel members represent Drupal shops that include ImageX, Mediacurrent Media, Phase2 Technology, Development Seed, Volacci and Lullabot.
You should vote for the Best Practices for Managing a Drupal Firm panel discussion here.