Where are you from?
Sydney, Australia

Where did you grow up?
Devonport Tasmania

What are your pastimes and interests?
Golf, finance, couch surfing, backgammon and drinking.

What's your favorite saying or cliché?
Chance favors the prepared mind.

What's your favorite movie?
Shawshank Redemption

What's your favorite cocktail?
Strawberry Daiquiri, but prefer G&Ts (tall glass)

When did you first get involved with flash?
Watching and abusing Mark Fennell when building Flash Kit.

What is your view of the current use of flash?
Sometimes used in places where it is not appropriate. Just because you can hit a ball 300 meters doesn't mean you pull the driver out of the bag on every tee.

Who do you feel is advancing the use of flash the most?
Flash Kit :)

Who has been your greatest inspiration?
Kerry Packer :)

Where do you see the future of flash?
Flash everywhere.

What advice would you give to budding flashers?
Keep the file size small, only use music when it adds something special, be judicious when using Flash. Concentrate on the user experience by providing great navigation. Use Flash Kit to learn everything you can.

What can FK01 attendees expect from you?
I am only doing a small session within one workshop. I will talk about ways to manage a client. It applies for both designers within corporates or web/design firms as the issues are the same for either internal or external clients. I will cover the engagement and documentation process and address some key issues for managing scope creep and client expectations.

Any closing words?
I am looking forward to FK01 in Sydney immensely. Meeting people in person that I have met through Flash Kit is going to be great and having so much Flash talent in one room is awesome. I am also looking forward to attending the sessions and brushing up on my Flash skills. Finally, the awards ceremony is going to be an absolute highlight of the event as I have seen some of the entries!

If you would like further information on speaking opportunities please contact: Mark Fennell(webmaster@flashkit.com). We have conferences planned in LA, Sydney, and Europe and Asia as well, so let us know your interest!