We're a creative team of...
thinkers breakers solvers makers
Whether clients, collaborators or other members of our team, we really value our people-first culture. Meet the team behind our products and projects.
The Trauma app — to solve that problem we’ve had to really get into the minds of Emergency Department consultants and it’s opened us up to a fascinating world where every decision matters. Very different to coding so nice to see real life and software mix. Plus it’s just a super cool tool.
Working at Daysix is like...
Playing strategy games with a bunch of good people.
Probably skipping stones on a frozen lakes 🙂
Working at Daysix is like...
Working at Daysix is super fun! It's all about being part of a close-knit team where everyone is approachable and friendly. We have regular team activities and outings to keep things lively. Plus, we often get to travel for projects and meet clients, which adds an exciting element to our work. It's worth mentioning that we're a multidisciplinary team, and if you're lucky, you might even get the chance to collaborate with some super cool folks from the design team. It's a great place to be if you enjoy a dynamic and collaborative work environment.
A good day at work is a day filled with collaboration, creativity and learning new things... and ideally nothing catching on fire.
What motivates you at work?
I love learning new things and talking to interesting people. The greatest part of working in film production is finding yourself in (sometimes totally bizarre) situations that you otherwise would never have encountered. No two days are ever the same. Listening to people tell their stories, learning about new industries and making good things is incredibly rewarding, I feel so lucky to do this for work.
If I didn’t do this for a job, I think I’d be a…
I love creating something that tells a story. We learn so much about our clients’ work (from frontline medicine to gin distilling) and it’s fun to figure out the creative ways to tell stories through film.
What is your role at Daysix?
I lead the film team, a fun combination of producing, writing and directing content.
The role involves working closely with clients, pitching for work, drinking lots of coffee, table tennis, re-arranging people’s living rooms to get the perfect interview shot, early starts to shoot sunrise, waiting for the rain to stop… Every week is different and the variety makes it a very stimulating job to do.
Breakfast wins hands down. So many options and basically anything goes. Cereal just makes the world a better place to exist.
What's your working-from-home tip?
Always get out first thing, be it a run, walk or pretentious overpriced coffee. Commutes are underrated.
Any one with cheese and ham in it. Because its got cheese and ham in it.
What motivates you at work?
Coffee, and an interesting problem to solve.
What are you happiest doing when you're not working?
Dragging the dog around Arthurs Seat.
...Footballer, no wait an inventor, no wait a musician, no wait First Minister, no wait…
Who do you sit near at the office and why do you like it?
Jt and Saskia and I were a little crew. Was fun, love working alongside Saskia cause she’s a mega talented designer and she has a way of converting ideas into beautiful things which I really enjoy working with and JT is about as easy as they come to get a long with and we’ve been pals since way back when.
A great team, cool projects and tasks that are neither too easy nor too difficult, but hit that sweet spot of challenging and rewarding. Luckily, I get all of that at Daysix!
If I didn’t do this for a job, I think I’d be a…
Scientist in the field of Psychology. I was already pursuing that career path until I was introduced to coding through a twist of fate (aka a university elective) and fell in love with it.
Grabbing a cuppa, getting into the creative flow with no meetings and bouncing ideas off the team.
If I didn't do this for a job, I think I'd be a...
Professional crossword solver...
What are you happiest doing when you're not working?
Getting outside and going for a ride on the bike or catching waves in cold Scottish water.
Pre pandemic it was Octav and Ben. It was so good just to throw tricky problems out there and get a discussion going. Really looking forward to having that spontaneous problem solving back again.
WFH listening - whats on your playlist?
Three B’s. Bieber, Bublé and Beyoncé.
A fresh cycle into the office and morning coffee(s), focussed meetings, liaison with happy clients, a signed software licence agreement, and a donut at 3pm to keep me going.
What are you currently listening to? Music? Podcasts?
Well, if my daughter isn't using my Spotify account with the latest Disney soundtrack, I sometimes like searching for who's recently been nominated in an emerging artist award category, particularly Jazz, and go hunting for some crazy musical geniuses - I found Jacob Collier and Snarky Puppy that way a while back and they're still on my playlists.
If I didn't do this for a job, I think I'd be a...
Bus driver. Every now and again, particularly if I'm faced with an 84 page Terms & Conditions contract agreement, I like the idea of just driving a bus from A to B and picking up a few folk along the way.
DIY renovating your house + home office working = bad idea. Is there any escape from tools and dust and paint? There is not. We have learnt the hard way.
What’s been one of your fave projects to work on?
Projects with a print output are always a treat and working with Stu on the Argyle Place café branding, wayfinding, menus and coffee cups etc was super fun. It turned out so well. We’re just hanging out to enjoy the space from the inside now too!
Coffee, collaboration, creativity, laughter and deep focus work! Oh, and remembering to stay hydrated.
Working at Daysix is like...
Being in funky botanical garden with a bunch of cool, creative people ???? ... we have so many plants!
What are you happiest doing when you're not working?
Being outdoors, taking photos or spending time in the gym listening to a good playlist or podcast.
I love listening music. I listen to soft music most of the time on work cause I think it increases your focus on work and reduce distractions.
What motivates you at work?
When your effort has positive impact that motivates more to deliver through work.
What are you happiest doing when you're not working?
I love travelling and outdoor gardening.
Little to no meetings and a few deep work sets - its always nice to feel like I've made progress.
What's your favourite meal of the day and why?
Dinner, because dessert can be justified.
If I didn't do this for a job, I think I'd be a...
Chef.
One of my favourite projects I worked on was a new website for Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity. The client was great to work with and the project ran very smoothly. I'm proud of the website we created and the client was really pleased with it too. Since the website project we've worked with ECHC on further web projects and even an space-themed app for children. It has been fun doing more and more for such a brilliant client.
What are you happiest doing when you're not working?
Things that make me happy are:
Playing with my kids; Ordering a take away or going out for dinner; Watching the mighty Scotland play football; Drinking good beer; Playing 8-ball pool; Christmas holidays.