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 glo@abitofgeorge.comBlog http://george08.blogspot.comPhotos http://flickr.com/george