DrupalCon London 2011: DON'T DESIGN WEBSITES. DESIGN WEB SYSTEMS!

This session, presented by Todd Ross Nienkerk and Adam Snetman, emphasizes the significance of understanding a content management system (CMS) like Drupal during the initial design phase of a project. It explores how designers can create Drupal-optimized designs by incorporating standard practices, and tools specific to Drupal, while outlining a site's feature set through sitemaps, wireframes, and mockups. The speakers also present a real-world case study on the relaunch of Expeditionary Learning, demonstrating how to translate a non-Drupal-specific design into a functional Drupal site while managing costs and meeting client expectations. This talk is ideal for designers and stakeholders seeking to learn how their choice of CMS can influence design and to enhance their understanding of the intricacies involved in implementing designs effectively within Drupal.