This week’s worker highlight is on Nick Johnson. Nick is the person expertise lead on our design group. Ever puzzled who designed our web site? Effectively, that’s Nick and his group! They’ve designed all the things from our web site to our banner advertisements and even the person interface you all log into every single day. Nick helps be sure that all the things they create is straightforward to make use of, intuitive and naturally good to take a look at.
Let’s get to know Nick…
What web site do you spend probably the most time on?
Grasshopper.com – oh wait, away from work? In all probability Amazon.com – I am a ‘Prime’ member and I’m addicted to purchasing issues with free transport. I do most of my buying on Amazon now. However as a UX man, I spend quite a lot of time on quite a lot of websites so I ought to in all probability throw in TechCrunch, Lifehacker, TUAW, Smashing Journal, Uncrate, Residence Remedy, swissmiss, Hacker Information, and so forth.
In case you may have any superpower, what wouldn’t it be?
For apparent causes, I would have the power to plant and efficiently develop cash timber in my yard. I really feel like this might resolve a lot of life’s challenges.
What’s your greatest pet peeve?
When corporations create web sites that suck simply to allow them to say they’ve a web site. It’s best to at the very least purchase a $20 template that has been designed by knowledgeable (hit me up on twitter at @nickux in case you want some route on this) and for the love of god, don’t use MS Phrase to make your web site!
What’s the weirdest meals you’ve ever eaten?
Donkey. Additionally, whereas I used to be touring in Vietnam, I ate some meat (off a buffet) that the server on the restaurant did not know what it was… so perhaps that was the weirdest factor I’ve ever eaten? I don’t know.
What’s one factor in your bucket record?
Within the spirit of honesty, and maybe the expense of concern, I’ve all the time wished to go bow looking.
Enjoyable details – have something fascinating individuals ought to learn about you?
I lived in China for two years with my spouse and a pair of youngsters. I am a redneck who loves large vehicles and different redneck-type issues. I’ve an incredible spouse who by some means, for some loopy cause, loves me… and I really like her again.
Keep tuned for subsequent week’s worker highlight!
