ARTIFACT is a conference for web designers and developers about optimizing sites for mobile devices, accessibility, and inclusivity.

ARTIFACT is known for its all-star speaker line-ups, an intimate single-track format, fostering a sense of camaraderie in the designer/developer community, and hosting memorable events. It got its start with events in 2013 and 2014 in Austin, TX and Providence, RI that addressed the challenges of designing for mobile devices. In 2019, it expanded its scope to creating inclusive sites that work not only for a multitude of devices, but for all the people who use them.

CONTACT

If you have questions about ARTIFACT, contact Jennifer Robbins via Twitter (@jenville).

2019

September 30–October 2 • Austin, TX

Program

  • Tim KadlecDay 1 Keynote: Outside Looking In
  • David Dylan ThomasDay 2 Keynote: Design for Cognitive Bias
  • Chris CoyierHow to Think Like a Front-End Developer
  • Jen SimmonsThinking with Grid
  • Dave RupertThe Greatest Redesign Ever Told
  • Elle WatersLean Accessibility
  • Divya SasidharanJAMstackin’—building yourself a fast ‘n’ secure site
  • Dan MallPutting the “Design” in “Design Systems”
  • Chris FerdinandiThe Lean Web
  • Kim WilliamsInclusive by Design
  • Mina MarkhamArt Direction + Design Systems
  • Jason GrigsbyDesigning Progressive Web Apps
  • Sarah DrasnerThe Future of Web Animation
  • Brad FrostClosing Keynote: Design Systems Are for People

Workshops

  • Sarah Drasner Design for Developers
  • Brad Frost & Dan Mall Designer + Developer Collaboration Workflow

Sponsors

  • Gold: Netlify, InVision, Mozilla
  • Diversity: O’Reilly Media, United Pixelworkers
  • In Kind: Sketch, A Book Apart, Rise, Harvest Snaps

ARTIFACT Team

  • Jennifer Robbins
    Christopher Schmitt
    Ari Stiles

2014

May 5–7; Austin, TX
September 29–October 1; Providence, RI

Program

  • Jeremy KeithKeynote: Enhance!
  • Stephanie RiegerKeynote: The Emerging Global Web
  • Stephen HayPower Tools for Browser-based Design
  • Justine JordanResponsive Email: It’s Not as Bad as You Think
  • James WilliamsonHooray Icon Fonts! [Austin]
  • James WilliamsonOne Web for All [Providence]
  • Rob Huddleston, Scot Childs, Brian DillonCASE STUDY: Turning the Ship Overnight: A Responsive Retrofit at an Enterprise Scale (Capitol One)
  • Val HeadAll the Right Moves [Austin]
  • Val HeadDesigning Animation Awesomeness [Providence]
  • Matt GriffinSneak Preview: What Comes Next Is the Future (A film about building a better web)
  • Eileen WebWait what? How to Enhance your Responsive Process with Content Questions
  • Todd ParkerLeaving Pixels Behind: A Vector Workflow for Designers
  • Trent Walton#RWD IRL [Austin]
  • Jason PamentalType, Responsively: Design for Readability and Meaning on Any Screen [Providence]
  • Dave RupertAutomating Your Workflow
  • Josh Clark, Brad Frost, Jonathan StarkBehind the Scenes: The making of TechCrunch and Entertainment Weekly
  • Josh ClarkClosing Keynote: The Web Gets Real: Designing the Internet of Things

Workshops

  • Stephen HayResponsive Design Workflow
  • Josh ClarkDesigning for Touch
  • Jonathan StarkCross-Platform Perfection
  • Brad FrostEverything You Wanted to Know about Responsive Design (and Less)

Sponsors

  • Gold: MailChimp, Capital One, Aquent Gymnasium, Vitamin T
  • Silver: O’Reilly Media, Sparkbox, Github, Lullabot
  • InKind:Adobe, Environments for Humans, Lynda.com, A Book Apart, Capital Factory, Rosenfeld Media, Kind Healthy snacks, Moo, Offscreen Magazine, The Advisory Board Company, Uber, Sticker Mule

ARTIFACT Team

  • Jennifer Robbins
    Christopher Schmitt
    Ari Stiles

2013

May 13–15; Austin, TX
November 4–6; Providence, RI

Program

  • Jennifer RobbinsKeynote: Designers and Code and Workflows and Stuff
  • Trent WaltonKeynote: Goonies, Conquistadores, and Astronauts [Austin]
  • Ethan MarcotteKeynote: The Map and the Territory [Providence]
  • Yesenia Perez-Cruz, Ben Callahan, Dan MalGet Your (Visual) Style On
  • Andrew PrattEvolving the Digital Style Guide
  • Jared PonchotHow to Prototype Using Responsive Frameworks
  • Dave RupertMo’ Pixels, Mo’ Problems: Responsive Images
  • Jen Simmons, Kristin Ellington, Drew Clemens, Matt GriffinHow to Set Client Expectations and processes)
  • Jen SimmonsResponsive Layouts Beyond the Sidebar
  • Christopher SchmittGitHub for People Who Don’t Code
  • Dan RosePhotoshop’s New Groove
  • Jason PamentalHow to Design with Web Fonts
  • Sophie Shepherd, Kevin SharonA New Toolbox: Secrets from Happy Cog
  • Brad FrostClosing Words

Workshops

  • Ben CallahanBuild Responsively Workshop (Full Day)
  • Brad FrostResponsive Design Patterns [Austin];
  • Brad FrostEverything You Wanted to Know about Responsive Design and Less [Providence]
  • Jennifer BrookDesigning for Touch [Austin]

    • Sponsors

    • O’Reilly, MailChimp, Adobe, DrupalizeMe, Sparkbox, Funny Garbage

    ARTIFACT Team

    • Jennifer Robbins
      Christopher Schmitt
      Ari Stiles
      Gene Crawford

    Christopher Schmitt [1975–2020]

    ARTIFACT co-founder, Christopher Schmitt, was at the heart of the web design and development community since its very beginning, generating countless articles, many books, and legendary conferences. He will be remembered for his generosity, kindness, good humor, and lovable geekiness. ARTIFACT wouldn't have happened without him.

    James Williamson [1970–2019]

    ARTIFACT speaker James Williamson was best known for his many courses on Lynda.com. He was an inspiring teacher, a riveting and good-humored speaker, a warm and engaging friend, and an all-around good man.