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The Importance of Whiskey While Working (and Other Work Flow Tips, Too!)Big Spaceship is a place where pushing the limits meets extreme deadlines on a regular basis. The keys to success? A philosophy that affords close collaboration and communication, coupled with a couple of clever solutions to common problems... and some really ugly placeholder art. Join Jamie as he details the way the Spaceship ticks and how you can apply these fundamentals to your own process.TRANSCRIPT
November 6, 2010
!e Importance of Whiskey While WorkingFITC 2010
Jamie KosoyAssociate Technical Director
[email protected]@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
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
Whi
skey
Con
sum
ed
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?