coming@party
From digital anonymity to personal interactions and maybe make some new friends in the process. All you need is a Twitter ID, a laptop or tweet-capable phone, and an open mind. Here’s how it will go down.
1. Share a piece of yourself
Post a link to your Twitter account (or any other method you’d like to be contacted) as a response below and provide an interesting fact about yourself or something you’d like to talk about.
2. Take a Chance
Strike up a digital conversation with someone you find interesting from the responses below. If you’re using Twitter, add the hashtag #atparty to your conversation and allow others to join in.
3. Come on out at the Party
When you arrive at the event, broadcast that you have arrived and break on through to the other side. Make a personal connection with the person, or people, you met during your digital conversations.
The Format
The first 15 minutes of the event is NO TALKING ALLOWED. Raise your digital hand and confirm your new friends are in the room. It’s like a digital version of Marco Polo…except no swimming pool.
Upon arriving at the event, anyone who has not made a connection online is welcome to write their Twitter ID (or preferred connection channel) and something about themselves on a card, which will be posted on the wall for anyone looking to say hi.
After the 15 minutes is up, everyone is encouraged to talk openly with those you’ve connected with online. No more web anonymity, just good ol’ fashioned conversation.
Note
There will be 8 laptop stations available on a first-come-first-served basis. Those unfamiliar with Twitter can show up early for a brief tutorial.
RSVP
Let us know if you plan to attend.
Hi,
I’ve been meaning to get to an AIP event for a while and it looks like this might be the one.
I am a partner in a local interactive design and development firm named Periscopic, and our Twitter page is Twitter.com/periscopic
On a personal note, I like photographyand writing.
I’m a student at AIPD and just started learning web design last January – not terribly web savvy but I have been trying to learn as quickly as possible; it feels like I’m treading water but so far it’s been fun!
What I’d like to talk about:
*I have a “vintage” cell phone with no internet capability – I have t-mobile service and currently use a PC laptop – tell me what new phone/device I should get and why!
*I am currently the Media Manager of the Web Design and Interactive Media department. I work for Dan Chapman and am responsible for connecting web students through social media outlets – I would love to get some advice on how to better accomplish this goal
About me:
I am currently spray painting a florescent black-light sensitive beer pong table in my garage and it is stinking up my house – digital design is fun but also like being crafty and getting my hands dirty with quirky home projects
That’s all, see you at the party!
Hi, My Name is Lindsey.
Interested in a lot of stuff, most of what you all have mentioned above.
I am a part time instructor at AI, started this Summer mid term. (I absolutely love it, although it can be a bit difficult and challenging at times, it’s very exciting and rewarding, I am constantly learning.
I have an Italian Greyhound who loves adventures and people.
Quilt, Craft, Garden, Outdoor activities, etc…
I volunteer mentoring homeless and transitional youth in pdx at p:ear and Outside In.
I am also a student, pursuing entrance into a Graduate Program at Marylhurst University, for a MA in Art Therapy and Counseling.
My name is Rodney Keeling ( @rodneykeeling ). I am a Wed Design & Interactive Media student @ AIPD.
I am interested in too many things:
1. The brain and design patterns.
2. Robots.
3. Rock climbing.
4. The future of the internet.
5. What makes an idea “good”.
@reply me about any one of these or anything in general!
Hey ya’ll,
Tyesha here.
I’m interested in:
1} Plant Medicine: Herbs and Essential oils. I make lots of things and would love to trade recipes and successes.
2} Design of all kinds.
3} Sewing and crafting
4} Dogs
5} Sharing music
6} User Centered Design and Creative Processes.
oops for got my twitter account
@tyeshasnow
Hi I’m Haley,
I love photography, crafty stuff, and talking about media (old, new, future, what have you).
I’d love to talk with someone about how concepts of ownership, privacy, and free use are changing with all of the user created content on the web these days.
find me online http://twitter.com/writesites
Looking forward to stopping by for a bit. I am on Twitter at http://twitter.com/agoodhusband
My interests:
- theater & dance
- social media marketing
- teaching artists about social media & Internet marketing at http://theabundantartist.com
- crazy events like this one here in PDX
Peace out!
I’m Kronda, web design student at the Art Institute, Portland native, writer, cycling enthusiast, casual cyclocross/mtb racer, half orphan, lesbian and probably the only black person in the room, though I’d love someone to prove me wrong.
ephanypdx on Twitter.
Hi there
I’m quite intrigued by this #atparty thing as well as the above mentioned stupid jokes and puns.
I’m here at: http://twitter.com/layn501
I’m trying to figure out what I would name my boat if I had one.. so far ‘Salty Knots’ is in the top 5…
Hello, my name is Erin (http://twitter.com/ErinKurtz) and I plan to attend the Coming@Party. Although, I’m trying to hit every event on Thursday so I might be there late or for only a short time.
Regardless, hit me up for chatting and an eventual hand-shake if you like to talk about:
- Interactive theory and design for web-based experiences
- Web site deployment strategies for small agencies
- The desperately important role of copywriting in interactive design and development
- Metal. The music, not the material.
- First-time home ownership.
Catch you on the flip flop.
Hi I’m Jared and much like Professor Dan, I’m an #atparty-er.
Some things that occupy my brain lately include:
1) How technology is both beneficial and detrimental to how we socialize and cope
2) Web development trends
3) Stupid jokes and puns. Here’s one to get started. A men’s clothing store called Suit Yourself!
Looking forward to meeting some new digi-friends and sharing ideas
Hello my name is Dan, and I like to #atparty
I am here: http://twitter.com/@professorChappy
Things I am interested in right now:
1) Ideas for utilizing Social Media in Education
2) Psychology and Counseling
3) Sustainability (Especially in terms of business models, I’m pretty much a noob here so be nice.)
4) Helping people figure out how the coming@party will work
Feel free to tweet me about these, or other things you think I should be interested in!