As a fresh-faced digital designer, my new role gave me the chance to launch titles such as FHM, Empire and Q online. It was an extremely exciting time, a pioneering moment for Emap.
Zie's mantra that "good design is all about being bothered" has stuck with me and I've passed it on to the many design teams I've managed.
His job offer gave me invaluable, priceless experience and an entertaining career. I have been given the opportunity to work with some leading brands and outstanding people, lead award-winning teams, dance with Bjork, down shots with Lemmy and, most importantly, meet my wife Nicky.