fitc 2010 slides

April 25, 2010

e Importance of Whiskey While Working

FITC 2010

Jamie KosoyAssociate Technical Director

Email: j.kosoy@bigspaceship.comTwitter: jkosoy

#fitcwhiskey

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HelloWelcome to an inside look into the zen of the Spaceship.

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Okay, Here’s the SituationYour parents went away on a week’s vacation...

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Five Key Goals

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Five Key Goals

• We’re proud of our work.

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Five Key Goals

• We’re proud of our work.

• The client is proud of it, too.

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Five Key Goals

• We’re proud of our work.

• The client is proud of it, too.

• When people use what we make, it’s a positive

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Five Key Goals

• We’re proud of our work.

• The client is proud of it, too.

• When people use what we make, it’s a positive

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• We get out of work on time.*

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Five Key Goals

• We’re proud of our work.

• The client is proud of it, too.

• When people use what we make, it’s a positive

experience.

• We get out of work on time.*

• We learn along the way.

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The Basics of our ProcessPractical, philosophical, and otherwise nonsensical

insight into our day-to-day operations.

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Everyone is an ExpertFrom the CEO to the newest intern, everyone’s say is important.

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StrategyProductionDesignDevelopment

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StrategyProductionDesignDevelopment

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StrategyProductionDesignDevelopment

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Dream Big

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Romantic Comedy Movie Websites

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Romantic Comedy Movie Websites

Romantic Comedy Movie AND Horror Movie Websites

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Romantic Comedy Movie Websites

Romantic Comedy Movie AND Horror Movie Websites

Movie Websites

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Romantic Comedy Movie Websites

Romantic Comedy Movie AND Horror Movie Websites

Movie Websites

Flash Websites

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We are not a Flash shop.We are a creative agency.

Making things is just a part of what we do.

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Be the UserBuild things for people, not just yourself (or the industry).

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Get out of the Flash mindset.

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It's like when I buy a horse.I don't want a thick neck and short legs.

Mickey Rourke

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PredictionFlash may or may not be in the industry in 5 years.

If you can’t adapt to the changing landscape, you won’t.

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Work Smarter Not Harder

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Mise En PlaceEverything in place. Everything in order.

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How does mise en place apply?

• Name your layers and keep them organized.

• Version files. Ideally adopt Git or SVN.

• Simplify schedules and deadlines for everyone.

• Review the contract with everyone!

• Write the easiest, most important code first.

• Have an agenda before you schedule the meeting.

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Frameworks Aren’t [Always] the Answer

Starting from scratch is good for the soul.

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Feat

ures

TimeBlank DocumentCode IgniterWordPress

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Stay Inspired!Don’t wait for the right opportunity to do something you love. Just do it.

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Adobe Max 2008An iceberg wonderland made out of construction paper.

http://bit.ly/bss_adobe_max_2008

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Tim Burton at MoMAA stairway of imagination.

http://bit.ly/bss_moma_timburton

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Inspiration isn’t limited to designers... or client work.

• Weekly dev meetings and dev “challenges”

• Monthly budget per discipline for ANY purpose

• Friday show & tell breakfasts

• An EXTREMELY active internal blog

• Book binding, screen printing, etc

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Speak the Same Language

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Build Ugly

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FPO: The Beast Behind the BeautyThose with weak stomachs, shield your eyeballs.

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Drink Lots of WhiskeyEspecially during regular office hours.

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Productivity NormalIdealLess than Ideal

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Strive for Excellence, not Perfection

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Stay Positive

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In Conclusion

• Everyone is an Expert

• Dream Big

• Be the User

• Work Smarter Not Harder

• Stay Inspired!

• Speak the Same Language

• Build Ugly

• Drink Lots of Whiskey

• Strive for Excellence, not Perfection

• Stay Positive

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anksQuestions?

Monday, April 26, 2010