---
title: "Kris Vanderwater, Drupal 8 Blocks & Layouts Everywhere Initiative Lead"
url: "/podcasts/drupal-voices/kris-vanderwater-drupal-8-blocks-layouts-everywhere-initiative-lead"
type: episode
date: 2012-05-03
updated: 2014-04-09
---

# Kris Vanderwater, Drupal 8 Blocks & Layouts Everywhere Initiative Lead

#  Kris Vanderwater, Drupal 8 Blocks & Layouts Everywhere Initiative Lead 

  

*Podcast episode player*

[Kris Vanderwater](http://krisandju.e-webindustries.com/) talks about the Drupal 8 Initiative [Blocks & Layouts Everywhere](http://groups.drupal.org/scotch). Kris gives a brief overview of what this is and explains how he is working on the usability side, bringing together designers and javascript experts to ensure this will be a great experience for all users. Kris goes so far as to refer to it as "Panels in Core" and is looking for contributors, so if that strikes your fancy, take a listen to what Kris has to say.

This Drupal Voices was recorded at the 2012 DrupalCon in Denver.

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- [  Drupal Site Building   ](/topics/drupal-site-building)
- [  News   ](/topics/news)