Speakers, Talks & Bios
We have 8 exciting speakers at this years event and we can't wait to tell you all about them. See below!
Elliot Jay Stocks |
Elliot Jay Stocks |
Biography |
| Author of the book “Sexy Web Design”, Elliot
offers his skills as an illustrator and web designer to teach
others how to make their websites look sexy for the new
generation. By pushing the boundaries of conventional web design,
he has developed a well respected client list such as WordPress,
The Beatles, EMI Records, and Blue Flavor hiring him for his
unique outlook on “sexy” web sites. |
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Stop Worrying & Get On With It: Tips and Tricks for designing for the Modern Web |
In this motivational presentation I will be talking about how to embrace the techniques of modern web design and feel no guilt:
You'll learn:
* Why it's OK for sites to not look the same in every browser
* How to "progressively enhance" your web sites with CSS3
* How on occasions pragmatic web design solutions should win out |
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Relly Annett-Baker |
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Relly Annett-Baker |
Biography |
| Often heralded as one of the country’s leading copywriting figureheads, Relly Annett-Baker fondly recalls honing her writing talents volunteering in the “broadcast free-for-all that is student radio”. Since then, she moved on to work for GCap Media writing competitions and links for four national radio stations. Her career then took her to Brighton, her current base, where she and her husband set up a web design firm. The move offered her the opportunity to dive into the copywriting market in a big way, which, in 2007 led her to her own established copy writing venture in the hugely successful Poppy Copy. Alongside her work, she is now redrafting her first children’s novel. |
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Planning Web Designs (with James Box) |
| James Box (IA for uber-ace agency Clearleft) and I would like to talk
to you fine patrons about planning websites. This would be a double
session covering fundamentals of copy writing and information
architecture with specific examples from projects we have worked on
separately and together. Very often websites are thought of as
primarily visual experiences so we will show that this is actually
back-to-front and before the designer gets his/her grubby mitts on it,
a whole heap of stuff should happen first to create something that is
as useful as it is beautiful. We will specifically address issues
faced by freelancers who are working with smaller clients and
restricted budgets - not 'simply hire an army of staff and a research
lab to do your bidding!'. |
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James Box |
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James Box |
Biography |
| James, a self confessed ‘user experience professional’, is an information architect and interaction designer at the prestigious Clear Left web design agency. His approach to design is simple: keep it fun and easy to use – an approach held by all at the firm. |
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Planning Web Designs (with Relly Annett-Baker) |
| Uber-ace copywriter Relly Annett-Baker and I would like to talk
to you fine patrons about planning websites. This would be a double
session covering fundamentals of copy writing and information
architecture with specific examples from projects we have worked on
separately and together. Very often websites are thought of as
primarily visual experiences so we will show that this is actually
back-to-front and before the designer gets his/her grubby mitts on it,
a whole heap of stuff should happen first to create something that is
as useful as it is beautiful. We will specifically address issues
faced by freelancers who are working with smaller clients and
restricted budgets - not 'simply hire an army of staff and a research
lab to do your bidding!'. |
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| Quick Links : buy tickets | schedule |
Joel Hughes |
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Joel Hughes |
Biography |
| Joel Hughes’ portfolio stretches across an impressive 15 years of experience working exclusively with Internet development and New Media sector since 1999. Since then, he’s worked through roles including web design, technical development and direction, and more recently project management. Joel is the founder and managing director of Jojet Ltd - www.jojet.com - an internet solution provider specialising in bespoke solutions for SME’s in the South Wales area. |
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Web Project Management |
My talk will be about the 'best practices for running your web design projects'. Including how to estimate projects in both time and cost, delivering web projects efficiently and on time, dealing with difficult clients, and maximizing the profits of your web agency. |
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Dean Hunt |
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Dean Hunt |
Biography |
| Brighton based entrepreneur Dean Hunt has been described both as a “marketing hooligan” and “creative genius” in the past, thanks to his unique out-of-the-box business thinking. He coaches professionals of all backgrounds on how to give their own projects a memorable and provocative appeal, which he executes with enormous popularity from across the globe. Operating from his hugely successful blog - www.deanhunt.com - Dean’s exciting marketing approaches are always sparking interest. |
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Lame to Fame: How To Get higher Visibility and More Industry Authority Than You Ever Imagined |
I will be showing you passionate & knowledgeable designers, developers & entrepreneurs how to become more visible, credible & profitable online. Many people think it is hard work and talent, focus, determination etc. Which are the most important... yes, they are important, but not THE most important factors. I will show and teach the X-factors to get authority, clients, high fees etc... very quick |
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Alan Hamlyn |
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Alan Hamlyn |
Biography |
| Founder of Wuup Media and one of the East of England’s most established SEO experts, Alan Hamlyn’s career has been in development since his interest in the web was sparked during his late teens. Since then, he’s been building an impressive portfolio of clients who recognise his passion for SEO and marketing alongside his entrepreneurial attitude towards business and development. While his skills have served high calibre clients, he also understands the importance of supporting the local community, and has lent his web development hands to small businesses and provided free services to charities.. |
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SEO Magic - Rank No.1 |
| I'll be chatting to you about the misconceptions of SEO including Black Hat SEO, Grey Hat SEO & White Hat SEO including the latest techniques to help websites, blogs and more to rank No.1 in an ethical and longer lasting way. |
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Dan Gates |
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Dan Gates |
Biography |
| Since Dan built his first website for the school band at the age of 13, he’s been expanding his knowledge of web development and online marketing strategies. Now, at 20, he’s working for London based Marcom Communications planning online campaigns, making use of his diverse abilities. Dan’s work has varied from small political fringe groups and eCommerce assignments to elaborate graduate recruitment websites and a number of corporate projects. |
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Social Networking Marketing |
| I'll be covering how you can use modern social mediums such as Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Flickr to go beyond being a brand and become a personality that engages clients and prospects alike and helps build strong and long lasting relationships with your clients.
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Dave Ashenden |
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Dave Ashenden |
Biography |
| Also known as damonky on his popular blog page, web developer Dave Ashenden’s diverse job takes his creative team through a range of skills: from visually stunning websites to multi-user flex applications. Aside from his passion for web development of any sort, Exeter born Dave is a keen mountain biker, cider drinker and self confessed rambling hiker. |
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Becoming the In-between & Breaking Out of Development |
I'll be talking about ways to increase your own presence within your workplace. Including:
Learning & understanding what your co-workers do
Considering language to influence your peers
Telling them what they want to hear
promote new technologies
Examples and potential uses
How to distribute useful information, not just technical stuff |
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