A view inside The Bubble
There was a small peek at some of the things that go on inside the bubble the other day, and I thought it might be nice to give a broader view of what RB Central really looks like.
This is a panorama composed from 6 individual images showing the heart of operations (well, other than the pub that is). Things have changed a little since this was taken (24th August), so with a little more re-decoration it may be worth posting an updated view.
Some of you will notice some fresh bright coloured shirts attached to the wall awaiting a photo shoot, and also covering up the door through to where we keep the zoo.
- John

Jo O'Brien
Wow, you’ve stuck so much stuff on the wall since I was there last- very cool
Jo O'Brien
(and I notice you all posed to look like you are working for this shot) hehehe
Cathie Tranent
Can you point out which elves are which?? (Other than Dave in his Resisto shirt!!)
Craig Goldsmith
Thanks for sharing, it’s a bit like one of those puzzle images, the more you look the more little things jump out at you. Whats the long line of writing above the prints to the left of the great wall of T’s ?
MissKristy
lol Santa’s workshop indeed.
MUCHO love to you all xox
Lost Lost
Good to see you’ve got a few Mac’s down there..
TopsyKretts
Interesting look inside @ RB HQ :)
Barry
thickblackoutline
i like the tee corner ;) :D tee hee hee
DataShine
That’s really neat … but where’s the Bubble Machine? ;-)
Jonathan van Beek
Have you got twins working there!!!??? ;P Left hand corner of photo..black shirts…same person? ;p
kseriphyn
I think I see Xavier and Grant in the far left corner. Is that Brigette towards the bottom right?
webgrrl
i see theres a vacant table and chair…...... is that for me???
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webgrrl
oops ..suppose to be a :}
rikkipaul
looks like a great place to work
jumpy
love the T-shirt wall..
now get back to work
;)
Craig Goldsmith
Jonathan I think Xavier appears twice in the pano :) Hence the twins.
Craig Goldsmith
Or they could be different people, hard to tell at this size.
James Pierce
Yeah – I think you’re talking about Kath !
Craig Goldsmith
(Oops!) Sorry Kath!
Cathleen Taraw...
When Sloppy, Grumpy and Lazy elves have been kicked to the kerb, I’ll take Grumpys spot.
Matthew Bonnin...
Looks like a cool studio – lovely and relaxed just the way I like it.
I love the guy in the bottom left hand corner who doesn’t think he’s in the shot hence the feet on table :)
Pilgrim
Empty chair on the right is Peter’s, and I am in front of the printer (out of frame – but I am sure the chair was empty). Paul’s studio is just down the road. Going from left to right the people you see are: Grant, Xavier, Kath, Tom (feet on chair), Justin, Ed (in front of T Shirt wall) and Bridget. And as I said – founders all out to lunch!
heydiddles
how cool!!! hellooooooo people in the bubble :D
marieancolie
Very good idea to show this. Much appreciated from France.
I appreciate to see this.
We can see who is who.
Excellent. Merci to all of you to be involved for our pleasure.
Dave Cheney
Errr … martin, aren’t you forgetting someone ? or is there something that nobody has told me ?
Stephen Mitchell
.... Spot the Merchandiser. I bet that’s the warmest corner of the office. ...
Pilgrim
oops and Dave has his back to the camera (in the red T!). I bet and go buy some humble pie to share around the office tomorrow.
Geoff White
What is the screen mounted on the wall used for?
Jeff Burns
This is very cool. Very cool view of the room!
Pilgrim
Screen on the wall tracks system response times (ie how quickly pages load for everybody using the site). This alerts us (ie Dave!) to problems – although he runs his own system. It also means we can see how the site is performing – because quick is better!
transmute
This is way cool, I feel like I’m peeking under the bonnet. Then again, I know where you guys are so I might come and peek through the window…
Pilgrim
Chris, you are very welcome to come on and say hello. We have quite a few folks who drop buy to see what is on the go and always thrilled to see people.
Pilgrim
And following on from the above – we need to know you are all real (just like you need to know we are!)
gillsart
Where abouts is your office ?
Pilgrim
Downtown Melbourne, Australia (suburb is called Fitzroy)
Starr1949
Not only have you done a teriffic job with the panoramic view! You have made us see that there are some wonderful, full of life .. real people… behind this all! Making alot of adjustments and dreams for many a reality. Thank You!
Lisa Defazio
Yep i was there last week and can vouch that this is indeed a realistic represntation! :)
sandra56
Wow amazing, thanks for sharing. Could I join? I love the colors of the shirts on the wall.
langar
Interesting insight into life at Redbubble. Well done JB.
Pilgrim
I should also mention that the other empy seats are: top left is James (probably out for a late with Peter) and middle is John B (taking the photos).
Lisa Defazio
Oh yep spotted my typo!
sjem ©
I can spy a Resisto, two Lucan’s and a sjem on that wall. Clearly Ed has good taste.
Am I also seeing prototype white inks on coloured tees ?
kookylane
THAT IS SSSOOOOOO AWESOME GUYS!! thanks for the sneak peek, it really makes us feel like part of the family XD
seventeen
Nice spotting sjem – I noticed them too and wanna know when we get white print on coloured tshirts as well?
It’s also good to see the blue tshirts up there because I thought they were a lighter blue than that.
bodymechanic
kool shot folks, good to see sum1 in red!!
Lucindawind
cool ! looks like you are all working hard ~
gordontant
PILGRIM
Great photo of you guys , what about the office in the UK? and if I was passing would I be able to drop in?
Simon Mattocks
this made me chuckle
“Jo O’Brien , about 9 hours ago
(and I notice you all posed to look like you are working for this shot) hehehe”
Cathie Tranent
Thanks for the who’s who Pilgrim.
I”ll come and say hi next time I’m in Melbourne!!
AbyssalSoul
Oh guys that’s an awesome place! It also has that feeling of “ordered disorder”, you know, the fluff of art! Well, that’s where the magic grows. Keep up the good work! For the Red Bubble Elves, for glory!
I’m not sure if I would want to go and say hi… I would feel compelled to stay and probably end in bankruptcy after seeing the printers and ordering stuff! XD
Joyce Dickens,...
Being a “newbee”; this makes me feel more at home…..seeing who you all are…....Nice shot of the inner bubble…...........later, Joyce
gypsygirl
Great to have a peek behind the scenes where it all happens. TFS Tina :-)