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Microsoft designer interview: Chris Lindhartsen
This is the fourth and final in a series of interviews - first up was Robby Ingebretsen, second was Long Zheng and third was Heidi Adkisson - with designers who create digital products on the Microsoft technology platform. In this interview, I speak to Chris Lindhartsen.
September 9, 2011 by Geof Harries in Interviews 2 comments
Microsoft designer interview: Heidi Adkisson
This is the third in a series of interviews - first up was Robby Ingebretsen and second was Long Zheng - with designers who create digital products on the Microsoft technology platform. In this interview, I speak to Heidi Adkisson of Blink Interactive.
September 1, 2011 by Geof Harries in Interviews
Microsoft designer interview: Long Zheng
This is the second in a series of interviews - first up was Robby Ingebretsen - with designers who create digital products on the Microsoft technology platform. In this interview, I speak to Long Zheng.
August 26, 2011 by Geof Harries in Interviews
Microsoft designer interview: Robby Ingebretsen
Over the past three years, we've published a lot of interviews on our blog. Today we're starting a new series that's especially close to my heart: designers who create digital products (software, websites and multi-channel experiences) on the Microsoft technology platform. First up is Robby Ingebretsen of Pixel Lab.
August 19, 2011 by Geof Harries in Interviews
Digital marketing interview: Angellina's Toy & Children's Boutique
This is the second in a series of interviews - first was Yukon Brewing - with Yukon businesses who are using social media to market their products and services. Today, I speak to Betty Stoke Burns of Angellina's Toy & Children's Boutique.
June 14, 2011 by Geof Harries in Interviews 5 comments
Digital marketing interview: Yukon Brewing
As a small business owner, you need to use every available channel to generate awareness and drive sales. In today's world, one of the most important channels is digital marketing, and more specifically, social media marketing. Today, we get local with Yukon businesses who are using social media to market their products and services. First up is Yukon Brewing, based in Whitehorse. In this interview, I speak to Neil Stephen, Marketing Director at Yukon Brewing.
June 8, 2011 by Geof Harries in Interviews
Software development firm interview: Habañero
This is the final in a series of three interviews - first up was Teknision, second was Zetetic - with software development firms. In this interview, I speak to Steven Fitzgerald, President of Habañero, with offices located in Vancouver, Calgary and Regina.
August 28, 2009 by Geof Harries in Interviews
Software development firm interview: Zetetic
This is the second in a series of three interviews - first up was Teknision - with software development firms. In this interview, I speak to Stephen Lombardo of Zetetic.
August 19, 2009 by Geof Harries in Interviews
Software development firm interview: Teknision
Today marks our fourth round of interviews on the blog, this time with software development firms. First in this new series is Teknision, based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. In this interview, I speak to the company's President, Gabor Vida.
July 23, 2009 by Geof Harries in Interviews 3 comments
Startup interview: Vimeo
This is the second in a series of two interviews - first was Viewzi - with startups. In this interview, I speak to Blake Whitman, Community Director at Vimeo.
August 26, 2008 by Geof Harries in Interviews
Startup interview: Viewzi
Today marks the third round of interviews on my blog, this time with startups. I've already interviewed agencies - nclud, nGen Works, Clear Function and Erskine Design - and solo developers - Matt Brett, Lea Alcantara, Ryan Masuga, Jonathan Snook and Jesse Bennett-Chamberlain - so a series dedicated to startups fits rather nicely.
August 12, 2008 by Geof Harries in Interviews
Solo developer interview: Jesse Bennett-Chamberlain
This is the final in a series of five interviews - first was Matt Brett, second was Lea Alcantara, third was Ryan Masuga and fourth, Jonathan Snook - with individuals who have started and are managing successful businesses on their own. In this interview, I speak to Jesse Bennett-Chamberlain of 31Three based in Grimsby, Ontario, Canada.
June 20, 2008 by Geof Harries in Interviews 7 comments
Solo developer interview: Jonathan Snook
This is the fourth in a series of five interviews - first was Matt Brett, second was Lea Alcantara and third was Ryan Masuga - with individuals who have started and are managing successful businesses on their own. In this interview, I speak to Jonathan Snook, based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
June 16, 2008 by Geof Harries in Interviews
Solo developer interview: Ryan Masuga
This is the third in a series of five interviews - first was Matt Brett and second was Lea Alcantara - with individuals who have started and are managing successful businesses on their own. In this interview, I speak to Ryan Masuga of Masuga Design, based in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
June 8, 2008 by Geof Harries in Interviews
Solo developer interview: Lea Alcantara
This is the second in a series of five interviews - my first was with Matt Brett - with individuals who have started and are managing successful businesses on their own. In this interview, I speak to Lea Alcantara of Lealea Design, based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
June 5, 2008 by Geof Harries in Interviews
Solo developer interview: Matt Brett
When I first came up with the idea for agency interviews on my blog, I thought four would be a suitable number. Being able to openly discuss process and approach with the likes of nclud, nGen Works, Clear Function and Erskine Design, was a tremendous honour.
June 2, 2008 by Geof Harries in Interviews 2 comments
Agency interview: Erskine Design
This is the final in a series of four interviews - my previous include Clear Function, nclud and nGen Works - that focuses on what it takes to start, manage and grow a successful agency business. In this interview, I speak to Simon Collison of Erskine Design, located in Nottingham, United Kingdom.
April 3, 2008 by Geof Harries in Interviews 5 comments
Agency interview: Clear Function
This is the third in a series of four interviews - my previous include nclud and nGen Works - that focuses on what it takes to start, manage and grow a successful agency business. In this interview, I speak to Aaron Boeving, Creative Director of Clear Function, located in Memphis, Tennessee.
March 26, 2008 by Geof Harries in Interviews
Agency interview: nGen Works
This is the second in a series of four interviews - my first was with nclud - that focuses on what it takes to start, manage and grow a successful agency business. In this interview, I speak to Carl Smith of nGen Works, located in Jacksonville, Florida.
March 19, 2008 by Geof Harries in Interviews 4 comments
Agency interview: nclud
I'm excited to present the first in a series of interviews I'll be presenting over the following weeks. My goal with these interviews is to discover what it takes to start, manage and grow a successful agency business. In this interview, I speak to Martin Ringlein, Co-Founder and Senior Consultant of nclud, based in Washington, DC.
March 14, 2008 by Geof Harries in Interviews 6 comments