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Q1: book recommendations

NA team | January 2020

We asked our speakers, volunteers and organisers a few questions to help you get to know them. Firstly, we asked them to each recommend two books: one relating to our industry or their work, and another about something else.

Q2: advice for an uncertain industry future

NA team | January 2020

We asked our speakers, volunteers and organisers: can you offer one piece of advice to help others anticipate or navigate an uncertain industry future?

Q3: what common fallacy should we wake up to?

NA team | January 2020

We asked our speakers, volunteers and organisers: what common fallacy — design, tech, or anything else — do you think more of us should wake up to?

Q4: What gives you hope?

NA team | January 2020

We asked our speakers, volunteers and organisers: what gives you hope?

Q5: tell us a fact about yourself

NA team | January 2020

We asked our speakers, volunteers and organisers: would you tell us a little-known fact about yourself?

Insomnia, cupcakes, and the importance of trilogies: The New Adventures story

Insites | January 2013

We approached Simon when we hosted Insites: The Tour in the summer of 2011, and his honest and remarkably frank interview had everyone in the room enthralled.

Interview with Frank Chimero, Denise Jacobs & Trent Walton

NA team | January 2012

For the first of three interviews with New Adventures speakers, Simon Collison got together with Frank Chimero, Denise Jacobs, and Trent Walton to talk about teaching, collaboration, the way design moves, and the ebb and flow of the web. So, grab a cuppa and strap yourselves in: it’s a big one.

Interview with Dan Mall, Cameron Koczon and Travis Schmeisser

NA team | January 2012

On a cold night in December, three of New York’s finest minds — Dan Mall, Cameron Koczon, and Travis Schmeisser — joined Simon to chat about the Big Apple, working with major clients, releasing products, and the need for more engaging and sensory experiences on the web.

Interview with Ben Bodien, Naomi Atkinson and Robbie Manson

NA team | January 2012

For the final interview, UK designers Ben Bodien, Naomi Atkinson, and Robbie Manson joined Simon to discuss processes, challenges, the principles they work by, and the increasing pull of US tech companies.