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.
14. FiveKeyGoals
1. 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.
15. FiveKeyGoals
1. 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).
16. FiveKeyGoals
1. 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.
17. So how do we do it?
I’ll give you one guess...
18.
19. The Basics of our Process
Practical, philosophical, and otherwise nonsensical
insight into our day-to-day operations.
49. Howdoesmiseenplaceapply?
• Name your layers and keep them organized.
• Version files. Ideally adopt Git or SVN.
• Simplify schedules and deadlines.
50. Howdoesmiseenplaceapply?
• 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.
51. Howdoesmiseenplaceapply?
• 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.
52. Howdoesmiseenplaceapply?
• 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.
53. Howdoesmiseenplaceapply?
• 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.
83. Inspirationisn’tlimitedtodesigners... orclientwork.
• 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
84. Inspirationisn’tlimitedtodesigners... orclientwork.
• 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
89. FAQ
• Yes, quality of whiskey makes a difference.
(Sorry Canada, Bourbon is better)
90. FAQ
• Yes, quality of whiskey makes a difference.
(Sorry Canada, Bourbon is better)
• Other spirits are effective, but not ideal.
91. 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)