Aten Design Group Gears Up for DrupalCon Atlanta 2025 with Talks, Tools, and Community Spirit

Thomas Alias K.

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With DrupalCon Atlanta 2025 just around the corner, Aten Design Group is preparing for a high-impact presence at the upcoming event, set to take place March 24–27 at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta. From expert presentations to hands-on demos and creative giveaways, Aten is bringing a dynamic mix of insight and interaction to the conference floor.

Known for its work with mission-driven organizations, Aten specializes in digital strategy, design, and Drupal development. At this year’s DrupalCon, the team is set to highlight its latest work, showcase key products, and engage deeply with the Drupal community.

Aten CEO to Present on Layout Paragraphs

A major highlight will be a featured session by Justin Toupin, Aten’s CEO, titled “Working with Layout Paragraphs: an Easy-to-Use, Drag-and-Drop Content Editing Module for Drupal.”

In this talk, Toupin will explore Layout Paragraphs—a popular Drupal module with over 11,500 active installations. The session will walk attendees through how the module works, how it compares to Drupal’s Layout Builder, and how it fits into larger trends like Starshot and the evolving Experience Builder.

The session also promises advanced tips on extending the module, supporting decoupled use cases, and integrating with modern frontend workflows.

Seth's Lightning Talk

Seth Hill

Aten’s senior Drupal developer Seth Hill will also take the spotlight with a lightning talk at the Platform.sh booth, highlighting Aten’s recent Drupal build for noharm.org. The presentation will cover the challenges and opportunities behind launching a high-impact site for a global health advocacy organization—offering technical insights for developers and architects alike.

Seth also shared his excitement about the event with The Drop Times. Community is what pulls him most to DrupalCon Atlanta 2025. "I'm so excited to meet new people and see some old friends," he says.

He is keenly looking forward to attend some of his most favorite sessions at the event.

"I'm looking forward to marcus_johansson's [Marcus Johansson] session on AI automators; jrockowitz's [Jacob Rockowitz] session on Schema.org Blueprints; and justin2pin's [Justin Toupin] session on Layout Paragraphs"

At the same time, he is too keen to hear what others think about Drupal's future and absorb interesting ideas that are exchanged at the event.

"There's been a lot of talk lately about the future of Drupal. I want to hear what others are thinking, and to bring back some new ideas that can help us shape our approach going forward."

What to Expect at Aten’s Booth

Attendees visiting Aten’s booth can experience live demos of Mercury Editor. It is a is a user-friendly, drag-and-drop content editor for Drupal 9 and 10 that allows non-developers to create flexible, media-rich pages with ease. Users can build custom layouts, embed videos, reuse templates, and preview content on mobile devices—all without writing code. As an open-source tool with no licensing fees, it integrates seamlessly into existing Drupal websites. Mercury Editor empowers content teams to create rich, flexible layouts quickly and easily—no development required.

Aten will also be giving away its much-anticipated 2025 DrupalCon sketchbook, a beloved annual tradition. This year’s edition features original artwork inspired by Atlanta’s historic and haunted Fox Theater, blending local flavor with Aten’s signature creative touch.

Aten will also spotlight its Drupal development support services and full-scale redesign offerings—from research and UX design to complete Drupal implementation—tailored for organizations that need thoughtful, scalable digital solutions.

Looking Ahead to a Strong Showing

As the Drupal community prepares to gather in Atlanta, Aten Design Group is ready to connect, collaborate, and contribute. Whether you’re attending to learn, network, or explore new tools, Aten’s sessions and booth activities promise practical value and authentic engagement.

Visit Aten at DrupalCon Atlanta 2025 and discover how they’re helping mission-driven organizations build what matters.

Thomas Alias K.
Listener of the unheard. Chronicler of the unseen.

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