Goals for 2009
2009 is going to be an exciting year for D-I, and will largely build on the successes of 2008.
Last year we started our transition from a consulting company into a product company, culminating in the release of our flagship product Simpli5 in September. We also launched a free web service for generating barcodes called Barcodes4.me. Our development framework Sandstone continued to evolve and grow stronger. We moved completely to GIT.
2009 brings a new product, an online university where you can signup as a teacher and get paid when students take your class. Most importantly, 2009 will focus on getting more eyes looking at us and more hands on our products.
Here are a few of our goals for 2009
Move to SCRUM - We’ve been using our own agile philosophies and home brewed techniques the past couple years. While it’s worked great, we’re starting to feel some growing pains. We have hired Jon Stahl at LeanDog to help us kick start this transition right away.
Behavior Driven Development – This has been on the back burner for far too long. We need to develop and utilize BDD functionality into our development framework, Sandstone.
Separation of Powers – We spent most of last year designing products and building code. To get these products into the hands of our customers, we need to change hats. In late January, Dave will take over development and will be hiring help as needed. I will be dropping my User Interface Development hat and doing User Experience research and business building full time.
Get Involved in the Community - I’m looking forward to joining more meetup groups, attending social events and conferences this year.
Speak More Often – I started off 2009 by attending and speaking at codemash. I have a number of additional speaking engagements in the pipeline, and looking for more.
Strategic Partnerships – I believe small businesses thrive by working together. I would like to cultivate formal working relationships with more of the people in northern Ohio.
About Josh Walsh
Josh Walsh is a Managing Partner at Designing Interactive. He's also an award winning designer, author and speaker on the topics of User Experience Design, User Interface Design and Usability Research. You can follow him on twitter at: @joshwalsh
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Nate Klaiber
You going to speak at #codemash again?
Those look like some great goals, and I wish you guys many successes with the ventures you have on your plate now.
January 13, 2009
Beth
I think you’ve already got this one nailed down
But the more the better!
Look forward to seeing what you guys develop in the new year.
January 13, 2009
Bridget Stewart
You guys had a great year last year. I wish you all the best in the year to come. It sounds like a very exciting time at D-I!
I am definitely going to have to spend more time coworking with you guys so I can see, first hand, what you guys are up to.
January 14, 2009
Bridget Stewart
Oh, and I have to say “you guys” one more time. It’s an OCD thing. Don’t mind me.
January 14, 2009