Helloooo from SF!

We're currently enjoying a cute coffee shop in the Mission District. We had a blast at Config, the Figma Design Conference.

There were mind blowing talks on everything from design leadership to the future of design + AI and we're excited to bring it all back to the work we do for our amazing clients.

Charlee & Leah

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TEAM TIDBIT

✏️ Leah reflected on the rise of Notion's popularity and fan-base​

💪Charlee is activating brands across the digital ↔ brick-and-mortar divide​

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🔦 CONFIG HIGHLIGHTS

A deep dive into the future of variable fonts

• New CSS font styling options and how to create your own variable font (Maybe the future includes an Emerald designed font??)

The future of AI + Design

• AI will not only lower the floor for non-designers, but raise the ceiling for designers pushing the bounds. Making things we never thought possible.
• AI will usher in a transition from websites and apps to a more seamless and dynamic digital experience

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"AI is just a souped-up Mad Libs"

— Ovetta Patrice Sampson, Director of UX Machine Learning, Google

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How to be creative according to science (and Ovetta Patrice Sampson)

AI can recognize but not understand. AI can't and never will be able to:

• Draw creative thoughts
• Go on adventures
• Break the rules
• Daydream
• Experience life

In the spirit of experiencing life, we're loving all of the beautifully curated and designed shops just *everywhere*. We ❤️ SF.

And of course, a trip to SF MoMa!

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📍CURRENTLY

Leah is enjoying all the conference swag, from Config and her Friendship Conference​

Charlee is currently trying to get a live chipmunk out of her house thanks for her 2 adorable, and pesky cats

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