We had a fantastic CreativeMorning(s) at Google’s NYC offices this morning. A big thank you to Google, for not only hosting but also sponsoring an amazing breakfast. A big thank you to Andy Bonventre for talking on the topic of the collaboration of designers and engineers. And last but not least: A warm thank you to our Virtual Guest, John Ford, skyping in from Greensboro, NC.
I am still giddy about the fact that we got to tour the Google Offices! Whee!
I started a small experiment this morning, that I am planning on carrying through the next CreativeMornings. I asked people to print out a nametag-like paper titled “Talk to me about….” I *loved* that some of you actually took the time to ‘design’ the batch. Take for example this one. My question to those of you who attended this morning’s event: Did it spark a conversation? What should the next one say/ask? (See most of the tags of this morning here)
I wish I had the opportunity to attend but one of these days I will! I just wanted to stop by say hello and wish you all a great weekend! Have fun in the sun.
Apr 11th, 2009 / 5:34 am
Best comments of the event*:
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The tag of John Ford (the eminently good-natured Skype participant): “I am not wearing any pants.”
We wish we could have been likewise, John!
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Tina (in response to Andy describing challenges collaborating with a designer): “Why do think it was that you found he was so difficult to work with?”
Andy: “Well, it was a she.”
[Awkward laughter, stumbling recovery by Andy]
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Audience member, on Andy’s footnoted Master’s Degree in Human-Computer Interaction: “Tell me, did they ever teach anything about human-*human* interaction?”
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Joe The Designer, called to the stage to elaborate extemporaneously on the effect of Andy’s design/engineering philosophy on the designers with whom he collaborates: ” Well…[…insert misc. thoughtful if vague reflections involving forests, trees, etc…] So, does that answer the question?”
Andy: “No.”
[Cue Andy proceeding to circumlocute around the same question.]
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*Disclaimer: All of this is imperfectly recalled, can’t find the video! And of course, all in good fun to Bons and Joe, especially, who spoke very well on the spot.
Apr 11th, 2009 / 10:22 am
I live in lOndon, so I couldn’t come. I wish this had taken place in London though!
Apr 11th, 2009 / 12:15 pm
That is so awesome!! I think I am going to wear those Talk to Me About tags all the time with various topics I want people to strike up conversation with me about. Like on the train, in the store, Jay Street, etc..
May 8th, 2009 / 7:10 am