Chris Winchester
25 things about me | 25 things they said about me | 25 things I like
- "Chris' detailed encyclopedic knowledge of the worlds he creates in his head has made for many an entertaining brainstorming meeting about an animated cartoon franchise show. His writing is funny and his imagination knows no bounds."
Martin Bell, co-developer, designer, and animator, Kaboombee! - "Chris is a most inspiring person to work with. A technical wizard, he's also a good editor and writer. Most of all, he's a creative genius who will always come up with something that fits the brief but is far more interesting than the originator had imagined."
Sarah Finch, Web freelance, CAFOD - "Chris is a highly committed, technically gifted, creative problem solver and was fun to work with too. I recruited Chris as the second member of CAFOD's web team, and he brought his technical and creative skills to the development of an online communications strategy for CAFOD and eventually to the delivery of a new website in 2004."
Nick Buxton, Online Communications Manager, CAFOD - "I thoroughly enjoyed working with Chris and found him to be an excellent communicator and project manager. I look forwards to working with him again in the near future.”
Shaun Askew, Animation Director/Animator, Holistic-Hamster - "Chris is easily one of the most intelligent people I have ever worked with. He is capable of tackling any problem you care to throw at him, and often able to provide a number of potential solutions - many of which will be beyond your expectations."
Nick Capeling, Website Editor, CAFOD - "As well as helping forge the business plan for Connective IT and take a lead with other 'start up' activities Chris has excellent programming skills.”
Seb Ross, Director, Ethical Media - “I worked at CAFOD and remember Chris starting there in the early part of this century. He was always a hard working guy and committed 100% to everything he did."
Steve Sheath, Head of Supporter Care, CAFOD - "As a team leader within the creative section at CAFOD I am often required to kick-off projects by brainstorming possible solutions to communication problems. When seeking to involve people for this crucial stage, Chris was always a natural choice."
Roland Unwin, CAFOD - "Chris is also knowledgeable about everything and a really fun person to share an office with. I hope we get to work together again.”
Sarah Finch, CAFOD - "Chris was a great mentor during my time at the RNIB. He was always there to help, providing great insights as well as occasionally challenging games of chess at lunchtime.”
Keith Patton, Application Developer, RNIB - "He did a good job, keeping the fine balance between looking after staff and making sure they helped get the job done. I needed some help and advice from him a couple of times and he was very supportive.”
Steve Sheath, CAFOD - "Sufficiently fake to add nice flavour, rather than cause confusion."
Trading card game designer, Webstock (on Chris's Imposter Cards) - "His particular skill was in creative brainstorming for campaigns, including online viral campaigns, and in his uncanny ability to instantly produce such bad puns and wordplay that they were brilliant.”
Nick Buxton, CAFOD - "Congratulations! You are the winner of The Guardian weekly Haiku competition."
Mark Rivers, Guardian Unlimited - "If you were looking for someone to "think outside of the box", Chris had to be included. I always found his approach to problem-solving truly innovative. The really remarkable thing was that having had the 'off the wall' thoughts that spurred creative solutions, he could then also come up with practical ways of seeing things through."
Roland Unwin, CAFOD - "So _you're_ the Web Master!?"
Peter Mandelson, International Machiavellian and Comeback Kid on meeting Chris at a party in 1997 - "He has a unique combination of technical expertise and creativity, making him an ideal project manager for all kinds of multimedia communications, and his love of being an 'early adopter' keeps him ahead of the game in terms of technology."
Nick Capeling, CAFOD - "Chris' detailed encyclopedic knowledge of the worlds he creates in his head has made for many an entertaining brainstorming meeting about an animated cartoon franchise show. His writing is funny and his imagination knows no bounds.”
Martin Bell, Senior Technician, Kingston University - "He is one of those people who is ready to get stuck in."
Steve Sheath, CAFOD - "I do."
Nikky Winchester, on being asked if she wanted to marry the man (sigh of relief) - "Chris is someone who can see the wood AND the trees. He has an eye for detail, but can also see the bigger picture: an extraordinary combination in my experience ... not only that, he has a great sense of humour, so if things get tough he can always raise a smile on the team.”
Roland Unwin, CAFOD - "I have to say they're absolutely brilliant."
Daily Telegraph (on "Heavy Luggage", the show Chris co-took to Edinburgh) - "That was a _very_ long time ago."
Stephen Fry (on recognising Chris at a movie premier and being enlightened as to why that was) - "Chris who?"
Glen Long, former writing partner - "I forgot to take notes."
Damian Conway, on watching Chris's trial presentation during his "Presentation Aikido" course