Some of you know this already, but a lot of you don't. In June of this year I left The Design Conspiracy.
Before you ask; there was no big drama and no big falling out. I announced at the start of the year that I'd like to leave. It was time for a change. New challenges.
It's been odd not being there. I have lots of brilliant memories and stories to tell.
Along with four others I started that company in 2001 (a few months before 9/11). Anyone who has ever started a company knows how it consumes every part of your life. Starting a company is very exciting (thrilling really) challenging and fun. The learning curve is massive. The designing bit is easy, but have you ever tried reading a balance sheet? Or filling in a VAT form? Negotiating fees with the CEO of Big Scary Company PLC? That's where the real fun starts.
So. If you've tried emailing me @thedesignconspiracy - don't. If you've tried calling me there - don't. More contact details in the FAQ's and here.
I've been up to a few things over the summer, it's not been all holidays, and I've met with loads of interesting people.
Obviously there will be a New Thing. But I'll tell you all about that another time..
Wow! THAT is teasing.
Posted by: Loïc | Oct 02, 2008 at 09:15
Hi Ben,
All the very best with whatever new endeavours you're involved in.
Posted by: David Airey | Oct 02, 2008 at 10:11
Ooh, exciting. Good luck with it all.
Posted by: Adrian McEwen | Oct 02, 2008 at 10:36
Love the Yorkshire Tea creeping into the first picture!
Posted by: Jam | Oct 02, 2008 at 11:36
It all sounds very exciting. Good luck with what you're going to do next!
Posted by: Maaike | Oct 02, 2008 at 12:05
Yes, good luck. Sounds exciting!
Posted by: russell | Oct 02, 2008 at 16:24
Nice phone chap!
Posted by: Russell | Oct 02, 2008 at 17:23
I'm very excited for you, good luck with it all. And, good luck to all the people at Design Conspiracy as well. Have they relaced you? Is there a Lars and the real girl situation over there or are they OK? Well done you for keeping things scary and fun.
Posted by: caroline | Oct 02, 2008 at 21:07
This is starting to sound like an end more than a beginning. Anyways, I have always enjoyed reading your blog and I hope that you'll be able to keep it fresh with all of your new ventures. Congratulations on starting anew as I'm sure it feels like you just popped out of the shower after a hard days work.
Again,
Congrats from CHI
Posted by: Richard | Oct 02, 2008 at 23:38
Now you're fucked.
Posted by: Tom of the Rovers | Oct 03, 2008 at 09:20
Good luck, looking forward to reading the next chapter.
Posted by: Mark McGuinness | Oct 03, 2008 at 15:01
Blimey.
Posted by: The Kaiser | Oct 06, 2008 at 10:31