Jul 18, 2014: Meet the Co-founder: John
What type of work do you do for Gastrograph?
I am responsible for the look and feel of everything Gastrograph. From the Android app to our whitepapers, I work to ensure the formatting is visually pleasing and, most importantly, usable.
We have a relatively small team size, so I work alongside every single team within Gastrograph. Emily, who is our designer, and I work together to create beautiful and easy ways to use Gastrograph.
Let's say we come up with an idea to improve the way a metric is displayed on the Producer Panel. We do some sketching and bring it to the data team to make sure they agree with our design decisions. Then I either begin coding it myself or find somebody with more experience in that particular technology. Basically, I oversee the visual side of Gastrograph.
What sparked your interest in working in that field?
I started as a user of systems like the ones I design for Gastrograph. Overly complex interfaces always frustrated me, so I developed an interest in general design early in life.
Actually, household items have always interested me more than web interfaces. Objects like rakes, doorknobs, and vegetable peelers are really just interfaces - they are things you interact with to achieve a goal. I would use these tools as a child and notice their design flaws, driving me to sketch new designs.
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