• Got distracted, ended up reading @scottbelsky instead - and a relevant chapter on self-promotion; gotta do it all yourself! Truth. about 34 mins ago
  • I think I might curl up with aforementioned whisky and get stuck back into The Happiness Trap. Seems appropriate for this week :) about 53 mins ago
  • Genesis 30:37 for those unfamiliar with the story. about 57 mins ago
  • Whisky, just as soon as the cayenne pepper on my tongue is gone. about 1 hour ago

Nathanael Boehm

Designer at Telogis - Christchurch NZ - user research, prototyping, usability and user experience strategy with mapping, geospatial data, GPS tracking, vehicle diagnostic visualisation & information dashboards.

Follow me on Twitter: @NathanaelB.

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My latest blog post

First blog post for Design Assembly NZ

28 April, 2012 By Leave a Comment

I've written a guest article for Design Assembly NZ titled Designers, realise your potential! It is a call to action for designers to stop being suppressed by co-workers and managers who think all you're good for is colouring in boxes and to realise the true value they can offer. It's an introduction to the idea of design thinking, with some recommended reading on the subject including Thomas Lockwood, Tim Brown, Jon Kolko and David Holston. I hope you find it interesting, useful and … [more]

Design

Whilst my job as a designer is primarily about web and mobile interaction designer I consider 'design' to be a much broader field, most of which has nothing to do with visual design or asthetics. I am optimistic about how design approaches and design thinking can be applied to business and social issues in our world.

Blog posts on design
My collection of design books

Photography & Travel

I love the outdoors, and enjoy exploring and photographing forests, mountains and open landscapes although I occassionally do professional candid event & portrait photography. The beauty of the South Island is the main reason we moved to Christchurch in early 2011.

Blog posts on photography
My photos on flickr

Music

I play drums, bass guitar, keyboards and synths and have performed with several bands in Canberra including a tour of Townsville and the Solomon Islands. I'm now looking for a local Christchurch band to join. I like listening to electro house, drum & bass and metal.

YouTube: Drum practice
YouTube: Playing Nord Stage EX

Food & Cooking

I've become addicted to cooking and fine food over the past few years and do all the cooking in our house. Dinner cuisine ranges from Italian and Spanish to Thai and Chinese. I don't do much baking except for bread. I love browsing gourmet food shops such as the Mediterranean Food Company and Mercato in Christchurch.

My cooking on flickr
My collection of cookbooks