design systems retreat for leaders

Patterns is intentionally designed as a retreat, not a conference, and provides an extended period of concentrated discussion, dialogue, and strategic thinking. Unlike a conference, attendees can expect to be fully engaged and involved in every aspect of the retreat.

Patterns attendees will come away with a fresh perspective, new relationships, and actionable insights to make their design system efforts support other strategic imperatives, including:
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• Create a high-performing team culture
  

• Attract, onboard, and retain top talent
  

• Ensure teams are shipping consistent, accessible, on-brand products and features across complex product ecosystems
  

• Improve collaboration across design, engineering, and product orgs working in different locations and timezones
  

• Innovate faster than competitors
  

• Support company’s growth targets and metrics
  

Patterns takes place on June 6-9, 2022 at Bishop’s Lodge in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

The dress code is whatever makes you feel the most comfortable. June temperatures in Santa Fe average 83° during the day and 50° at night, so pack accordingly.

Yes. Once your application has been accepted, we will be in touch to confirm any accessibility needs or dietary restrictions.

• Air travel
  

• Items for purchase on property and in your guest room
  

• Food and beverage outside of the group agenda and meals offered within the Patterns experience
  

• Spa services (though we have negotiated a discounted rate with Bishop’s Lodge)
  

We will have some longer periods of free time to use at your discretion. If, however, you aren’t able to attend all the scheduled sessions and activities, we encourage you to leave that spot for someone who is invested in attending the full retreat.

Patterns is committed to creating a safe environment with attendees’ health as a priority. Patterns will require that all attendees arrive and present one of the following: proof of vaccination (CDC definition of fully vaccinated) OR proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of main arrival day. Approved tests include molecular, PCR, and home testing kits.
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Patterns will follow the latest guidelines and mandates for health safety measures from the World Health Organization, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, New Mexico and Santa Fe County. Patterns will follow applicable federal, state, and local laws, adapting event plans accordingly and sharing updates with you if a change in protocols is advised. We are also working closely with the Santa Fe community and Bishop’s Lodge and Auberge Resorts Collections and if they adjust their plans, we will communicate that as well. You can review current health and service practices of the resort here.

Cancellations made 30 days or more in advance of the event start date (Monday, June 6, 2022), will receive a 100% refund. Cancellations made within 30 - 14 days will incur a 25% non-refundable fee (based on registration ticket amount). Cancellations made within 14 - 3 days prior to the event will incur a non-refundable 75% fee (based on registration ticket amount). Cancellations made within 72 hours will not be refunded. Cancellations must be requested in writing by contacting patterns@knapsack.cloud. 

Tickets are non-transferable without an approved application for the new attendee. Application must be completed and approved in order to honor a transfer to another attendee. Transfers can be requested in writing by contacting patterns@knapsack.cloud. Cancellation policy will apply if application is not approved.

If you'd like to bring 1-2 additional peers from your company, we are allowing this on a case-by-case basis and providing a discounted group rate. Reach out to patterns@knapsack.cloud for details.

Reach out to patterns@knapsack.cloud for any other questions or concerns. We’d love to hear from you!