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Second Prototyping Meeting 080111

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This will be a distributed flashmob meeting along the lines suggested by Mike Butcher on his personal blog

 

"it strikes me that a mashup of co-working and a flash mob might work better - or at least be a way of starting the idea without investment. What you need is a cluster of about two or three cafes within walking distance of each other, all offering free WiFi. Then simply flash-mob (all turn up at the same time) those places on one particular day, with people who are signed-up to the project. At lunchtime, try to gather in one of them to meet your fellow "workers". Then do whatever you need to do that day from your allotted cafe. Crazy?"

 

No Mike, not crazy - well perhaps "crazy, man - crayzeee" but certainly not "crazy - don't do it"

 

In fact... Let's do it!

 

I suggest we do the following: Show up at one of the free wifi venues at 11.00 work/talk/do the things you imagine you would do if you'd shown up at the real thing - and feel free to move between locations. We come together at whichever of these is most convenient for all (Lloyd will co-ordinate) in the bar at the Couch, Dean Street at 13.00 to discuss the experience. Of course, if you want to show up earlier or are able to carry on through the afternoon, then do so, but who works on a Friday afternoon?

 

Brighton open-coworking day

There is an open coworking day in Brighton on Friday as well. I've made a page for it and suggest we link up and compare notes as the day progresses.

Seeing as this is on the same day, I thought it would be instructive to link the two events and to compare notes, open up various live channels of communciation etc.

 


A Note on the venue

 

Interesting that everyone's plumped for the Breakfast Club. We may have to move around a little as at the time of writing we've got 19 people coming and that might overwhelm the little place.

 

I want to point out to people that although the Breakfast Club has free wifi they do not allow you to plug your laptop into their electricity supply, just so that you know :)

 

If you turn up somewhere and I'm not there, pls could you send me an SMS so that I know where everybody is 079191 82825

 

[Question/suggestion for Lloyd: As someone noted below, The Couch is nearby and the largest venue - might I suggest we meet in the bar there at 13:00 - or Coach and Horses? Am just thinking that one-predefined spot for 13.00hrs would be useful. What do people think? Lloyd says: Yes, I think that's a great idea and I've amended the instructions above accordingly]

 

 


 

 

 

If you turn up and can't find us, call Lloyd on 079191 82825

 

Date: Friday 11th January

 

Time: 11.00 to 14.00 (plenary at 13.00)

 

Locations: (feel free to suggest another venue if you think there's a better one nearby)

Norman's Coach & Horses - Greek Street, Food, Coffee and a cool half. Free Wifi. (WEP password: hoegaarden)

The Breakfast Club, D'Arblay St

Le Pain Quotidien, 18 Great Marlborough Street

Leon, nr Regent St / 35 Great Marlborough St (haven't been there, but hoping it's bigger than the one at the top of Carnaby St. Anyone know?)

The Couch, Dean Street, free Wifi I gather. Info: http://www.allinlondon.co.uk/clubs_bars/venue-1743.php ... I think we could fit 3 Breakfast Clubs in The Couch. Good call and just round the corner...

 

Wherever you start out, we'll get together at The Couch at 13.00 to swap notes.

 

Signup (So we know who to expect)

 

 

Name Time available Starting At

Lloyd Davis 11.00 - 14.00 I'll be at the Breakfast Club first, just to nab some seats/establish a presence, then will move around wherever people are.

Mike Butcher 12.00 - 14.30 Breakfast Club first, then Le Pain Quotidien Mob: 077 2029 1095

Lee Thomas 12:00 -14:00 Either/Or

James Cox 12:00 -14:00 Either/Or

Richard Stacy 12.00 - 13.00 - Breakfast Club probably

Thayer Driver 12:30 - 14.00 Breakfast Club

Jamie Coomber 12:30 - 2pm Breakfast Club

Charlie Gower 11:30 - 13:00 B.C.

Sam Michel 12.30 - 13.00 Breakfast Club (providing am meeting doesn't overrun too much) Sorry, would've loved to come along, but meetings in the way, hope it's going well.

i-together (Jof, Luke, Benjie) 11.00 - 14.00 Breakfast Club ideally, though I can't remember them having pwr supplies :S Not 100% sure about times yet

Geoffrey McCaleb 11:00 - 14:00 Breakfast Club (don't know the place, but loved the movie lol)

Richard Azia 11:00-1400 Breakfast Club (Don't know the place either but it's easy for me to get to.) Could always bring a spare power strip.

Gia Milinovich 12.30 (ish) Breakfast Club (cos I love the film)

Ivan Pope 11.30 somewhere prob the Breakfast Club as everyone else will be there

Don Shiraz 11 - for the complimentary breakfast?

Amanda Gore 12:00 - 14:00 Breakfast Club (if there's any space left!)  Sorry I'm not going to be able to make it now either :(

 

Joey Baxter 11:00 - 1300 Tears! Have had to change plans so can't make it.

Pippa Crawford 11.00 - 13.00 Norman's coach and horses....I'll join you

Helen Keegan 11 - 1400 Breakfast Club and/or Le Pain Quotidien. I could really do with a power supply though. My laptop battery is entirely rubbish!

Janet Parkinson 11.00 - 14.00 Breakfast Club and/or Le Pain Quotidien.

Mathias Hellquist 12:30 - 2pm Breakfast Club

Nic Brisbourne 12.30-14.00 Breakfast Club

Richard Green (No Longer at Touch Local)  11am Breakfast Club

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