fitc edmonton 2010

November 6, 2010

!e Importance of Whiskey While WorkingFITC 2010

Jamie KosoyAssociate Technical Director

j.kosoy@bigspaceship.com@jkosoy

#!tcwhiskey

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

Before I begin, a quick poll.

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

Five Key Goals

Five Key Goals1. We’re proud of our work.

Five Key Goals1. We’re proud of our work.

2. The client is proud of it, too.

Five Key Goals1. We’re proud of our work.

2. The client is proud of it, too.

3. When people use what we make, it’s a positive experience.

Five Key Goals1. We’re proud of our work.

2. The client is proud of it, too.

3. When people use what we make, it’s a positive experience.

4. We get out of work on time (most of the time).

Five Key Goals1. We’re proud of our work.

2. The client is proud of it, too.

3. When people use what we make, it’s a positive experience.

4. We get out of work on time (most of the time).

5. We learn along the way.

So how do we do it?I’ll give you one guess...

The Basics of our ProcessPractical, philosophical, and otherwise nonsensical

insight into our day-to-day operations.

Treat everyone like an ExpertFrom the CEO to the newest intern, everyone’s say here is important.

Strategy

Production

Design

Development

the waterfall approach produces mediocrity.

Strategy

Production

Design

Development

everyone is involved the whole way through the project. much better.

Strategy

Production

Design

Development

Drink Lots of WhiskeyIt’s the only way to put up with asshole co-workers.

Better IdeaDon’t hire assholes in the first place.

Dream Big

Romantic Comedy Movie Websites

Romantic Comedy Movie Websites

Romantic Comedy Movie AND Horror Movie Websites

Romantic Comedy Movie Websites

Romantic Comedy Movie AND Horror Movie Websites

Movie Websites

Romantic Comedy Movie Websites

Romantic Comedy Movie AND Horror Movie Websites

Movie Websites

Flash Websites

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

Making things is just a part of what we do.

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

!anksgiving @ the Kosoy household

We had a healthy debate.(We yelled a lot.)

So who was right?

So Flash is going to die?! F**k.

So we’re all screwed.Super. Awesome.

Actually, someone had it REALLY right.

He didn’t care. He just wanted us to STFU.

Dad

!ink Simple Work smarter, not harder.

Mise En PlaceEverything in place. Everything in order.

How does mise en place apply?

How does mise en place apply?• Name your layers and keep them organized.

How does mise en place apply?• Name your layers and keep them organized.

• Version files. Ideally adopt Git or SVN.

How does mise en place apply?• Name your layers and keep them organized.

• Version files. Ideally adopt Git or SVN.

• Simplify schedules and deadlines.

How does mise en place apply?• Name your layers and keep them organized.

• Version files. Ideally adopt Git or SVN.

• Simplify schedules and deadlines.

• Make sure the scope of work is clearly understood.

How does mise en place apply?• Name your layers and keep them organized.

• Version files. Ideally adopt Git or SVN.

• Simplify schedules and deadlines.

• Make sure the scope of work is clearly understood.

• Write the easiest, most important code first.

How does mise en place apply?• Name your layers and keep them organized.

• Version files. Ideally adopt Git or SVN.

• Simplify schedules and deadlines.

• Make sure the scope of work is clearly understood.

• Write the easiest, most important code first.

• Have an agenda before you schedule the meeting.

How does mise en place apply?• Name your layers and keep them organized.

• Version files. Ideally adopt Git or SVN.

• Simplify schedules and deadlines.

• Make sure the scope of work is clearly understood.

• Write the easiest, most important code first.

• Have an agenda before you schedule the meeting.

• Speak the same language.

Frameworks Aren’t [Always] the AnswerStarting from scratch is good for the soul.

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

Big Spaceship End Tag

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

www.bit.ly/bss_adobe_max_2008

Staff Visualization

Hope vs. Despair

Despair for your Dockhttp://bit.ly/hvd_icon

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

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

• Weekly dev meetings and dev “challenges”

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

• Weekly dev meetings and dev “challenges”

• Monthly budget per discipline for ANY purpose

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

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

• Internal Projects actively encouraged

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

• Internal Projects actively encouraged

• BSS University

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

• Internal Projects actively encouraged

• BSS University

• An EXTREMELY active internal blog

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

• Internal Projects actively encouraged

• BSS University

• An EXTREMELY active internal blog

• Book binding, screen printing, etc

Whiskey while you Work ESPECIALLY during regular office hours.

The best smell in the world is that man that you love.

Jennifer Aniston

10AM 12PM 2PM 4PM 6PM 7PM

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Productivity

Normal IdealLess than Ideal

FAQ

FAQ• Yes, quality of whiskey makes a difference.

(Sorry Canada, Bourbon is better)

FAQ• Yes, quality of whiskey makes a difference.

(Sorry Canada, Bourbon is better)

• Other spirits are effective, but not ideal.

FAQ• Yes, quality of whiskey makes a difference.

(Sorry Canada, Bourbon is better)

• Other spirits are effective, but not ideal.

• Beer works, too... but in reverse quality.

(Miller High Life FTW)

Build Ugly

FPO: The Beast Behind the BeautyWARNING

The following “comps” may be morally offensive to designers.

Prepare your eyeballs.

Clever point goes here.

Keep an Open MindInnovation isn’t the latest technology or fad.

Let’s take that poll again.

Ever heard of a Photoshop Designer?No. Photoshop is a tool, not a way of life.

Developers need to learn to think of themselves this way.

Excellence " Perfection

Be a Positive Force

November 6, 2010

!anksDisclaimer: I do not condone alcoholism of any sort.

Beyond that, any questions?