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*Launched Mind Candy in 2003
*Launched Mind Candy in 2003
*He really, really likes the game [http://www.firebox.com/index.html?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=1254 Set]
*He really, really likes the game [http://www.firebox.com/index.html?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=1254 Set]
 
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===Adrian Hon===
===Adrian Hon===
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*Director of Play/Executive Producer
*Director of Play/Executive Producer
*ARG player since 2001, with The Beast
*ARG player since 2001, with The Beast
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**Was introduced to Perplex City by Michael Smith, just after Hon started a PhD at Oxford
**Was introduced to Perplex City by Michael Smith, just after Hon started a PhD at Oxford
**Has stated: "I don't think that we're in this for the money. We're helping because we have a genuine interest in helping Perplex City. Just as you're fascinated by our world, we're fascinated by yours."
**Has stated: "I don't think that we're in this for the money. We're helping because we have a genuine interest in helping Perplex City. Just as you're fascinated by our world, we're fascinated by yours."
 
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===Dan Hon===
===Dan Hon===
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*Worked with Microsoft HIVE as Lead Online Community Developer
*Worked with Microsoft HIVE as Lead Online Community Developer
*Blog: http://words.danhon.com/
*Blog: http://words.danhon.com/
 
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===Justin Berkovi===
===Justin Berkovi===
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*Also started his own design agency, and produced a wide range of work for [[Firebox]]
*Also started his own design agency, and produced a wide range of work for [[Firebox]]
*Website: [http://www.justinberkovi.com]
*Website: [http://www.justinberkovi.com]
 
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===Naomi Alderman===
===Naomi Alderman===
*Lead Writer
*Lead Writer
*Award winning author of ''[http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0670916285/ Disobedience]''
*Award winning author of ''[http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0670916285/ Disobedience]''
 
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===Andrea Phillips===
===Andrea Phillips===
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*blog: http://www.deusexmachinatio.com/
*blog: http://www.deusexmachinatio.com/
*[[Sentinel]] Interview:  http://www.pxcsentinel.com/archives/2006/03/earth_interview.html
*[[Sentinel]] Interview:  http://www.pxcsentinel.com/archives/2006/03/earth_interview.html
 
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===Mike Whitaker===
===Mike Whitaker===
*System Architect
*System Architect
*MA in Computer Science from Cambridge University
*MA in Computer Science from Cambridge University
 
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===Fiona Silk===
===Fiona Silk===
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*BSc. Hons. in Computer Science from Liverpool University
*BSc. Hons. in Computer Science from Liverpool University
*Unfiction Alumni:  http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=1399
*Unfiction Alumni:  http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=1399
 
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===Jey Biddulph===
===Jey Biddulph===
*ARG Developer
*ARG Developer
*Unfiction Alumni:  http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=1351
*Unfiction Alumni:  http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=1351
 
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===Dr. Paul McCormick===
===Dr. Paul McCormick===
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*PhD in Biostatistics at Cambridge University
*PhD in Biostatistics at Cambridge University
*The mole from the [[Clapham Common]] meet
*The mole from the [[Clapham Common]] meet
 
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===Jack Dixon===
===Jack Dixon===
*Graphic Designer
*Graphic Designer
*Formerly operated a record label, Alaska Design & Recordings, with Olli Leivers
*Formerly operated a record label, Alaska Design & Recordings, with Olli Leivers
 
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===Hannah Boraster===
===Hannah Boraster===
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*Attended University in the West Country.
*Attended University in the West Country.
*Appeared on Reality TV
*Appeared on Reality TV
 
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===David Varela===
===David Varela===
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*"Given enough coffee, David Varela can write anything. "
*"Given enough coffee, David Varela can write anything. "
*Has worked with Richard Attenborough and Sandra Bullock.
*Has worked with Richard Attenborough and Sandra Bullock.
 
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===Olli Leivers===
===Olli Leivers===
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*Partnered with Jack Dixon for a time at Alaska Design
*Partnered with Jack Dixon for a time at Alaska Design
*Previous Project: www.iliketodraw.net
*Previous Project: www.iliketodraw.net
 
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===Jo Carter===
===Jo Carter===
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*Unfiction Alumni:  http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=8795
*Unfiction Alumni:  http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=8795
*Perplex City Profile:  http://www.perplexcity.com/profile/view.qbuild?player=angelsk
*Perplex City Profile:  http://www.perplexcity.com/profile/view.qbuild?player=angelsk
 
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===Guy Parsons===
===Guy Parsons===
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*Unfiction Alumni:  http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=3703
*Unfiction Alumni:  http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=3703
*Perplex City Profile:  http://www.perplexcity.com/profile/view.qbuild?player=GuyP
*Perplex City Profile:  http://www.perplexcity.com/profile/view.qbuild?player=GuyP
 
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===Divinia Knowles===
===Divinia Knowles===
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*Has an Archaeology degree from the University of Wales at Lampeter
*Has an Archaeology degree from the University of Wales at Lampeter
*Answers phones, balances books, and so much more.
*Answers phones, balances books, and so much more.
[[Image:Divinia.jpg]]


==Former Staff==
==Former Staff==


===Dave Blake===[[Image:Davepic.jpg|thumb]]
===Dave Blake===
*Developer
*Developer
*MA in Computer Science from Cambridge
*MA in Computer Science from Cambridge
*Spent almost two years working for Jagex, developers of RuneScape
*Spent almost two years working for Jagex, developers of RuneScape
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===Adam Martin===
===Adam Martin===[[Image:Adampic.jpg|thumb]]
*Chief Technical Officer
*Chief Technical Officer
*MA in Computer Science from Cambridge University
*MA in Computer Science from Cambridge University
[[Image:Adampic.jpg]]


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 00:15, 28 September 2006

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Website: http://www.mindcandydesign.com/

Companion Website: http://www.mindcandypuzzles.com/


General

  • When the game began, there were many references to "MC", which proved very confusing to players


Staff

See: http://www.mindcandydesign.com/people/index.html

Michael Smith

  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Co-founder of online retailer Firebox
  • Launched Mind Candy in 2003
  • He really, really likes the game Set

Michael.jpg

Adrian Hon

  • Director of Play/Executive Producer
  • ARG player since 2001, with The Beast
  • Graduated from Cambridge University in 2003 with a degree in Natural Sciences
  • Left neuroscience DPHil at Oxford University in 2004 to join Mind Candy
  • Blog: http://www.mssv.net/
  • Sentinel Interview: http://www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/07/iona_interviews_17.html
  • In-Game Info:
    • Was introduced to Perplex City by Michael Smith, just after Hon started a PhD at Oxford
    • Has stated: "I don't think that we're in this for the money. We're helping because we have a genuine interest in helping Perplex City. Just as you're fascinated by our world, we're fascinated by yours."

Adpic.jpg

Dan Hon

  • COO
  • Cloudmakers moderator
  • Pioneered The Trail, used by all subsequent ARG player groups
  • Holds an MA in Law from Cambridge University
  • Holds an MSc in Software Engineering from the University of Liverpool
  • Worked with Microsoft HIVE as Lead Online Community Developer
  • Blog: http://words.danhon.com/

Dan.jpg

Justin Berkovi

  • Art tirector
  • Set up and ran cult dance labels Predicaments and Nightrax
  • Has produced five solo albums and performed at clubs, raves and festivals worldwide
  • Also started his own design agency, and produced a wide range of work for Firebox
  • Website: [1]

Justinpic.jpg

Naomi Alderman

Naomi.jpg

Andrea Phillips

Andpic.jpg

Mike Whitaker

  • System Architect
  • MA in Computer Science from Cambridge University

Mikepic.jpg

Fiona Silk

Fipic.jpg

Jey Biddulph

Jey.jpg

Dr. Paul McCormick

  • Fearsome Emperor Of Card Production
  • PhD in Biostatistics at Cambridge University
  • The mole from the Clapham Common meet

Paul.jpg

Jack Dixon

  • Graphic Designer
  • Formerly operated a record label, Alaska Design & Recordings, with Olli Leivers

Jack.jpg

Hannah Boraster

  • Puzzle Designer
  • Attended University in the West Country.
  • Appeared on Reality TV

Hannah.jpg

David Varela

  • Writer
  • "Given enough coffee, David Varela can write anything. "
  • Has worked with Richard Attenborough and Sandra Bullock.

David.jpg

Olli Leivers

  • Graphic Designer
  • Briefly Attended Westminster University
  • Partnered with Jack Dixon for a time at Alaska Design
  • Previous Project: www.iliketodraw.net

Olli.jpg

Jo Carter

Jo C.jpg

Guy Parsons

Guy.jpg

Divinia Knowles

  • Studio Manager, replacing Fiona Silk
  • Has an Archaeology degree from the University of Wales at Lampeter
  • Answers phones, balances books, and so much more.

Divinia.jpg

Former Staff

Dave Blake

  • Developer
  • MA in Computer Science from Cambridge
  • Spent almost two years working for Jagex, developers of RuneScape

Davepic.jpg

Adam Martin

  • Chief Technical Officer
  • MA in Computer Science from Cambridge University

Adampic.jpg

References

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