Studio Etiquette

• Be pleasant and enthusiastic
• Be on time
• Dress appropriately
• Use headphones for music. (at a volume you can still hear people)
• Keep your own volume down
• Don’t gossip.
• Keep areas clean (and help out)
• Don’t bring smelly food in
• Offer tea/coffee if you drink it
• Don’t be afraid to ask questions (even dumb ones).
• Remember your colleagues are just people too.
• Make sure you are organised and file your work properly, saving iterations and clearly labelling work. Chances are you will be saving to a server or sharing files with others, who will need to access and understand your work as well.
• Respect your co-workers’ space. Making eye contact is also important. Ask before borrowing anything. Keep your own space neat.
• You should note that no two studios are alike. You’ll get to know the one you’re in over time. Just make sure you contribute as much as possible.

Meetings

• Be on time for meetings.
• Come prepared
• Take notes so you don’t forget vital info.
• Be mindful of your body language.