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Hi. I’m George Oates.
Designer?
• I like designing things that solve problems• I delight in the details• I can see the big picture
Web Experience
• I’ve worked on the web for 12 years• A wide variety of roles mainly to do with
interface design• Lots of hats
Work style
• I love teamwork and trying things• There’s little better than an effective meeting
(no laptops!)• Whiteboards are awesome
Where?
• I work at Flickr – http://flickr.com/• Arguably the world’s best photosharing
website• 3 billion photos, millions uploaded every day
Control Freak?
• Having worked at Flickr since it’s inception, one of the main challenges I face is letting go
• Absorbing new perspectives on my work is a true challenge
A New Leaf
• I’ve created an innovative cultural program on the backbone of Flickr, called The Commons – http://flickr.com/commons
• Now I find myself using my design knowledge in an entirely new way, in the cultural sector
Fresh Eyes
• Not afraid to ask silly questions• Surprised by many institutions’ hesitation to
participate with the general public• Overwhelmed by demand in the program!
George OatesEmail [email protected] http://george08.blogspot.comPhotos http://flickr.com/george