David Laribee

on design thinking & doing.

Hi, I’m Dave.

I’ve trucked in software for 15 years now.

These days I think of myself as a social maker. I know “social maker” sounds pretty generic. I also know I do my best work as a member of a community concerned with putting out beautiful products. So, yeah, social maker.

I’m a proud member of the VersionOne development team. It’s a great company chock full of talented, motivated people supported by rather enlightened management. I feel lucky being a part of a successful company that has managed to keep its agile, democratic and scrappy roots.

Find out more about my professional background at LinkedIn.

Philosophy

Make and while making:

  • Enjoy. Have fun. You’re getting paid to do this!
  • Always be learning. Knowledge fuels the creative’s fire.
  • Collaborate with passionate, respect-worthy people.
  • Be honest. Be courageous. Be open to and giving with critique.
  • Keep consistent temperature. Simmer, do not boil.
  • Rinse and repeat. Trust in iteration.