the most awesomest talk ever
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The Most Awesomest Thing Ever is much more than a site where you vote for Thing 1 or Thing 2. It's the story of a lunch table conversation that became an internal project that became a phenomenon, with coverage from the likes of ABC News, The Huffington Post, Time and G4's Attack of the Show... only to become something even bigger: A metaphor for how to do great work, stay passionate and grow as you progress through your career. In this wide ranging talk, Jamie will speak to what makes projects successful, passion, process, progress, the state of the industry, the value of digital education and more.TRANSCRIPT
the most awesomest talk ever
Jamie KosoyFITC Toronto 2011
[email protected]@jkosoy
#fitc #awesomest
Sunday, May 22, 2011
WHAT IS “MATE”?Well, that’s a complicated question...
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Sunday, May 22, 2011
QUESTIONS YOU’REASKING YOURSELF RIGHT NOW
Why the hell do you nurture ridiculous ideas like this?
How the #^@* did it actually turn out successful?
Do your paying clients know what you’re up to, and why on earth would they hire you if they do?!
How can I pull this off myself?
Sunday, May 22, 2011
How wE PUT THEAWE IN AWESOME
The Most Awesomest Thing Ever isn’t a mere web site.It’s an approach. An attitude. A way of thinking.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Play (activity)
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Play (activity)
Sunday, May 22, 2011
PLAYFind time during the work hours to explore and have fun.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
“People always ask how cartoonists come up with ideas, and the answer is so boring that we’re usually tempted to make up something sarcastic. The truth is, we hold a blank sheet of paper, stare into space, and let our minds wander.
(To the layman, this looks remarkably like goofing off.)”
Bill Watterson, creator of Calvin & Hobbes
Sunday, May 22, 2011
INTERNAL PROJECTS
Sunday, May 22, 2011
INTERNAL PROJECTS GIVE USFreedom to explore.
New ways to collaberate with people in the office.
A chance to move beyond our respective disciplines.
Time to keep our dormant skills sharp.
Opportunity to experiment.
A morale boost.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
PRETTY LOADEDhttp://prettyloaded.com
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Sunday, May 22, 2011
BIG BANG
Sunday, May 22, 2011
A PIECE REPRESNETING OUR10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY
Sunday, May 22, 2011
PROCESS
Sunday, May 22, 2011
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DEMO
Sunday, May 22, 2011
People
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Sunday, May 22, 2011
People
Sunday, May 22, 2011
PEOPLECollaborating with one another is one of the true joys of our industry.
Take advantage of that.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
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Sunday, May 22, 2011
THE QUERCIA SHOW™http://bit.ly/bigspaceship-animation-sprint
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Sunday, May 22, 2011
TAKE CARE OF EACH OTHERThe official company motto of Big Spaceship.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
TAKE CARE OF EACH OTHER
We’re proud of the work.
Our clients are, too.
When users use what we make, it’s a positive experience.
We get out of work on time (most of the time).
We learn along the way.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
EVERYONE IS AN EXPERT
Sunday, May 22, 2011
strategyPRODUCTION
DESIGNTECHNOLOGY
Sunday, May 22, 2011
strategyPRODUCTION
DESIGNTECHNOLOGYThe Waterfall produces mediocrity.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
strategyPRODUCTION
DESIGNTECHNOLOGY
Everyone is involved the whole lifecycle of a project.Nobody is anybody’s monkey.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
EXPERTS AREN’T ASSHOLESWe aren’t out to prove anything to one another.
We want to work together to make each other’s jobs easier.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
FPO Art GalleryDesigners, shield your eyes.
Ye Be Warned.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
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Even this deck was FPO at one point.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Sunday, May 22, 2011
GLACEAU
Sunday, May 22, 2011
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Sunday, May 22, 2011
Craftsmanship
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Craftsmanship
Sunday, May 22, 2011
CRAFTSMANSHIPQuality matters. Strive to improve.
Give everything your best.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
“T-shaped people have two kinds of characteristics, hence the use of the letter “T” to describe them. The vertical stroke of the “T” is a depth of skill that allows them to contribute to the creative process. The horizontal stroke of the “T” is the disposition for collaboration across disciplines. T-shaped people have both depth and breadth in their skills.”
Tim Brown, CEO/President of IDEO
Sunday, May 22, 2011
strategyPRODUCTION
DESIGNTECHNOLOGY
Sunday, May 22, 2011
STRATEGYContent strategy
Social Media strategy
Copywriting
UX/IA
Analytics
Games and ARGs
Sunday, May 22, 2011
PRODUCTION
Day-to-Day Client Management
Account Relationship Management
Team Management
Sunday, May 22, 2011
DESIGNMotion
Illustration
Visual Design
UX/IA
UI Design
Information Architecture
Crafts
Sunday, May 22, 2011
TECHNOLOGY
Client-side Development
Server-side Development
Physical Computing
R&D across the complete spectrum of technology
Sunday, May 22, 2011
30 DAYS OF NIGHT
Sunday, May 22, 2011
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Sunday, May 22, 2011
ADOBE MAX
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Lunch
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Lunch
Sunday, May 22, 2011
LUNCHIt’s so delicious.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
MOST IMPORTANT MEALS
Sunday, May 22, 2011
MOST IMPORTANT MEALSBreakfast Lunch Dinner Dessert Snacks Whiskey More Whiskey
Sunday, May 22, 2011
LUNCH RECOMMENDATIONS
A sandwich
A cheesesteak
Several tacos
A salad (if you’re feeling healthy)
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Learning
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Learning
Sunday, May 22, 2011
LEARNINGDon’t stay stagnant.
Keep growing and improving whatever it is that you do.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
“New knowledge is the most valuable commodity on earth. The more truth we have, the richer we become.”
Kurt Vonnegut
Sunday, May 22, 2011
HOW MANY FLASH DEVSARE IN THE ROOM?
Sunday, May 22, 2011
HOW MANYPHOTOSHOP DESIGNERS?
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Sunday, May 22, 2011
A BRIEF TANGENT
Sunday, May 22, 2011
THE DEAD VEHICLES
VHS
CDs
Vinyl
Cassettes
etc etc etc
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Sunday, May 22, 2011
TRADITIONAL ANIMATION
Sunday, May 22, 2011
HYPERCARD
Sunday, May 22, 2011
MACROMEDIA DIRECTOR
Sunday, May 22, 2011
A TANGENT ON THE TANGENT
Sunday, May 22, 2011
ROMANTIC COMEDY MOVIES
Sunday, May 22, 2011
ROMANTIC COMEDY MOVIESROMANTIC COMEDY + HORROR MOVIES
Sunday, May 22, 2011
ROMANTIC COMEDY MOVIESROMANTIC COMEDY + HORROR MOVIES
MOVIES
Sunday, May 22, 2011
ROMANTIC COMEDY MOVIESROMANTIC COMEDY + HORROR MOVIES
MOVIESFLASH SITES
Sunday, May 22, 2011
DIGITAL = CHANGETechnology is about evolution.
The only thing we know for sure is it won’t be the same a year from now.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
ACADEMIAThe institutions that seem get this concept best are
ones dedicated to learning in the first place.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
TEACHNothing will keep you quite as sharp as passing it on.
(BONUS: free recruiting platform)
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Optimism
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Optimism
Sunday, May 22, 2011
“If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading.”
Lao Tzu
Sunday, May 22, 2011
GRAND THEORYHumankind is inherently pessimistic.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
so what can WE do?
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Learn from these guys.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
YOU ARE THE MOSTAWESOMEST AUDIENCE EVER.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
thank youhttp://bigspaceship.com/
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Sunday, May 22, 2011