*Please pardon the un-styled mess why I am rethinking and re-designing my blog!*
I feel pretty comfortable talking about design in most situations. I love critiquing and offering design help, writing blog posts and sharing my design knowledge. One thing I’ve never done is speak in front of a group of people. Blah blah blah everyone has a fear of public speaking blah blah blah, myself included. But this time I’m doing something about it and kicking that fear to the curb.
I’ll be speaking at the Front-End Design conference on July 23rd in St. Petersburg Florida. If you are in the area take the day off and come on out! If not stay tuned – I’m sure there will be a video of me rambling about design and plaid after its all over. If all goes well I’ll (hopefully) have another talk lined up down the road with my super awesome developer friend @unruthless at this small little gathering in Texas. *crosses fingers* 
So I just wanted to challenge you guys to grow a pair and do what scares you. This is the only thing that will push you to grow.
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@frontendconf says:
Awesome Niki! I can't wait to meet you and to see your presentation at #frontendconf. I know you're going to rock it
July 12th, 2010 at 11:57 am
Anthony Hortin says:
Great stuff Niki and good luck, not only for the gig in FL but hopefully you'll get the one at sxsw as well.
My recent post Come To Australia- it’s nice here – Infographic
July 13th, 2010 at 5:03 pm
Steph says:
Congrats on the gig! I think i'll leave the speaking to people like you who are more knowledgeable and passionate about design than i am and just keep blogging about nothing in particular for now.
My recent post The I’s Have It
July 14th, 2010 at 7:26 pm
Megan says:
Let's talk about plaid – check this out:
http://www.megangeckler.com/images/PMCA/Ecard-eve…
Megan Geckler
"Every move you make, every step you take", 2010
on display at the Pasadena Museum of California Art, 490 E. Union Street, Pasadena CA
July 17 – October 31.
Artist talk October 24
megangeckler.com + pmcaonline.org for more info
email me for more images, info on the website.
©2010 Megan Geckler
July 16th, 2010 at 12:17 am
SQQZY says:
Watching you speak now and you are doing a great job. Thank goodness you have the guts! Now I wanna raid your closet!!!
July 23rd, 2010 at 7:38 am
Hugh says:
You did awesome. You were one of the top speakers there. Wish you could've taken maybe three or four of the other speakers spots.
July 24th, 2010 at 6:05 am
xirclebox says:
Great job presenting this weekend. Enjoyed it as well.as hanging out.
July 24th, 2010 at 8:31 pm
Melanie says:
Hi Niki, thought you did a great job speaking at Front End! You were one of my favorite speakers, lots of personality and lots of notes scribbled in my sketchbook from your presentation. Keep on rocking the plaid!
July 25th, 2010 at 10:53 pm
@bloqhead says:
Niki, your presentation at FEDC was awesome! Great job. I hope to see you speak again in the future.
July 26th, 2010 at 12:41 pm