¡Mañana, Mañana! SmashingConf Barcelona 2015: An Event Where Anything Could Happen

Well, almost anything. We can’t guarantee space shuttle journeys or going back in time, but we will put on a truly intimate, valuable and memorable event. Taking place on October 20–21, SmashingConf Barcelona¹ will be packed with smart solutions ranging from front-end to 

We strongly believe that trends don’t matter, but techniques do. With SmashingConf Barcelona, we keep exploring interesting problems, smart solutions and lessons learned from actual projects. We highlight what has worked and what has failed — and why — so you know what to do next time you encounter similar problems. That’s what makes up the spirit of our conferences, and we take pride in it.

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This year, the SmashingConf flags will be blowing in the breeze from the Palau de la Música Catalana — an architectural jewel of Catalan Modernism. (Large view⁶. Image credit: Pug Girl⁷).

It’s not just about techniques, though. We will also explore how designers and developers work, design and build, how they approach problems strategically and what workflows they use to find solutions. You’ll learn what warning signs and common stumbling blocks to watch out for, how to deal with them, and how to prevent them from happening. Think of it as a little playbook with handy rules of thumb: it doesn’t get more practical than this.

We also want to hear your stories and your experiences. That’s why we also invite you to speak at the meet-up before the event. Taking place on October 20–21, it’s an event that might keep you on your toes for quite some time. Seriously.

First Speakers

We’ve invited speakers passionate about their work and who’ve learned a thing or two from their own experiences. We’re happy to welcome the first confirmed speakers:

Hands-On Workshops

We’ll also host hands-on full-day workshops²³ with practical techniques and strategies taught by practitioners in the industry. So if you are going to attend the conference, why not attend a workshop as well? In fact, if you book a workshop too, you’ll save $100 off the conference + workshop ticket price.

Why This Conference Could Be For You

The conference could be for you just because it’s very practical. You’ll learn many valuable techniques for your workflow, and you’ll meet fantastic, like-minded people from the industry. You’ll learn:

1. Strategies for building fast responsive websites,
2. Clever psychological techniques for smarter interfaces,
3. Techniques and guidelines for better mobile UX,
4. Guidelines for scalable CSS and JavaScript,
5. Gotchas and rules of thumb when using SVG and Flexbox,
6. How to optimize for performance and content delivery,
7. Techniques for better lettering and interaction design,
8. Mistakes and lessons learned from real-life projects,
9. Responsive design patterns for future-ready websites,
10. Avoid generic solutions with designs that exhibit soul and personality.