Figma's annual Config conference, while set in San Francisco, extends globally through Config Watch Parties—locally organized events where designers and developers converge to stream presentations. This initiative not only broadens access but also replicates the vibrant atmosphere of collaborative design environments. Participants engage actively, transforming from passive viewers to dynamic contributors, sharing ideas and feedback during the talks. The watch parties exemplify effective design thinking by encouraging creativity and community in an increasingly remote world, emphasizing the value of shared experiences among professionals in the design and tech communities.
From a design lens, watch parties offer something rare in today's remote-first world that is core to Figma as a product - shared creative energy.
These gatherings recreate a physical version of a digital design studio. People sketch ideas during keynotes, react to feature drops, and start conversations.
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