I'm a UX designer with backgrounds in law and violin teaching, modern design and holiday letting.
Strange combination? Not really - most of my work has been about analysing a problem, looking for a solution, testing it and iterating, whether that's a question of how to enforce a contract, teach a group class, sell a vintage light or let a house during the credit crunch....
As a lawyer I know:
- how to work under time pressure,
- how to work as part of a team,
- how to assimilate large amounts of information and bring it together into a cogent story,
- about attention to detail.
As a violin teacher I realise:
- that everyone is different and you can't assume anything: you have to observe, listen and make things work for them as they really are,
- the value of collaboration/other peoples' ideas,
- that fun is a great motivator when it comes to accomplishing difficult tasks (particularly for children, but also for adults),
- that it's complex but important and rewarding to find solutions for all kinds of different people, particularly those dealing with physical, psychological or other challenges,
- it's essential to keep thinking of new solutions, testing them and iterating!
At the weekend you will find me at a fleamarket, in the cinema, cooking or trying to practise my Dutch.
I'm a keen collaborator and I'm ready to work, so if you think I can contribute to your project, give me a shout. I'd love to hear from you.
