Philippe Caron - User manual

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Conditions I like to work in
  • Working with other disciplines
  • Working with good tools and software
  • Not repeating my work
  • Working not using a desk
The times/hours I like to work
  • I like to work between 7AM and 5PM, when I start depends on the morning I have!
  • I like to get things done in the morning after a good coffee
  • I prefer to discuss and reflect between 11 am and 4 pm, then at midnight when trying to sleep
The best way to communicate with me
  • Slack @ in threads, channels or DMs
  • In person
  • Comment wherever it makes sense: Figma, Notion, Trello, Google Docs...
The ways I like to receive feedback
  • I'm always open for critique. I like to receive feedback because it gives me a chance to do better
  • Be as direct as you want, we'll figure a way to make it work and I won't take anything personally
Things I need
  • Critiques
  • Working in the open
  • I need people to challenge my work
Things I struggle with
  • Working alone for long periods of time. I like bouncing ideas back and forth
  • I can secretely be very dramatic, but I'm always focused on resolving difficult situations
Things I love
  • Interdisciplinary collaborative workflows
  • Changing my mind
  • Thinking about colours, a lot
  • Discussing web a11y and good semantics
  • Find ways to write less code
Other things to know about me
  • I live in the Ottawa region in Aylmer
  • I love gardening and spending time outside
  • I love biking, I miss biking everyday to work
  • I cross-country ski a lot in the winter