The Swift Kick Show 2019

Talk: Build Software Like Pixar Makes Movies

Pixar is a creative powerhouse. They're responsible for reinventing Disney animation, and it all comes down to creative process. But most people don't realize is that Pixar is a hardware and software company that made movies to figure out what they could do with their tools.

In this talk we'll look at Pixar's history, process, and how we can apply that to building our own products with intensive user research, constant refactoring, and infectious collaboration. Learn about the benefits of hiring varied discipline individuals and teaching them their jobs, with experience from similar programs at LivingSocial Engineering.