Before attending a conference, master Designspeak

A trip through the world of design can be a fulfilling, rewarding experience—if you know the lingo. While the official values of this place champion clarity, simplicity, and elegance, the real mother tongue is full of doublespeak, chicanery, and obfuscation. Just ask staffers at Robinhood, who collect their favorite catchphrases on a blackboard. Use them to navigate your way through a land where things may not always be what they seem.