# Connection and Recommendations Session Sat, 18 Jan 25 ### Course Overview & Structure - 16-week cohort program (Cohort 10) running through 2025 - Sessions twice weekly: Wednesdays 7-9 PM and Saturdays 4-6 PM - Live interactive format with recordings available on Airtribe platform - Over 1,500 alumni members across 10 cohorts since 2020 - Sessions can extend beyond scheduled time (up to 6-7 hours) based on needs - Current cohort includes mix of new students, deferred admissions, and Cohort 9 dropouts ### Learning Approach & Philosophy - Focus on human connection and practical learning by doing - Simulates real-world design environment and remote work culture - Not a pre-recorded course - emphasizes live interaction - Combines design school elements with industry-relevant skills - Instructor (Abhinav) commits to being present at every session - Emphasis on maintaining sense of wonder while learning design ### Technical Requirements & Platform - Camera strongly recommended for participation - Discord serves as main communication platform - Airtribe used as learning management system (LMS) - Support available through Discord’s support channel - Breakout rooms feature used for small group interactions - Access to quiet, private space recommended for sessions ### Community & Networking - Members from diverse cities across India (including international participants) - 10k HQ located in HSR Layout, Bangalore - open for coworking - Multiple channels for connection: Discord, Twitter, LinkedIn - Regular meetups and events planned - Alumni working at various major companies - Mentors with 3+ years experience providing guidance ### Participant Demographics - Mix of backgrounds including: - Computer Science graduates - Mechanical engineers - Artists and illustrators - Marketing professionals - Law graduates - Current college students ### Support System - Team includes: - Joy (Visual Designer at 10k) - Eunice (Operations Manager) - Multiple mentors with industry experience - Support available through: - Discord tickets - Direct email communication - Voice channels for casual discussion ### First Activity Outcomes - Breakout rooms of 6-7 people each - 22 rooms created for first session - 25-minute discussions including: - Personal introductions - Current work/studies - Movie/TV show recommendations - Design journey sharing ### Next Steps - Join Discord community - Post introduction in intros channel - Connect with breakout room members - Prepare for next session on Wednesday - Access session recordings on Airtribe - Explore lounge channels for casual interaction ### Media Recommendations Shared - TV Shows: - Severance - Silo - Band of Brothers - Love Death & Robots - Movies: - Kalki 2898 AD - The Butterfly Effect - Amaran - Anime: - Claymore - Solo Leveling Season 2