Nathanael Boehm

User experience designer (UX) — User research, concept prototyping, rigorous and iterative design, usability and user interfaces.

Currently working in Christchurch, New Zealand.

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My latest blog post

Creative work can be measured! Just not like that

The other day I was reflecting on previous employment experiences and during that reflection I let loose on Twitter with some rather harshly-worded criticisms. I stand by those statements but I did feel to expand upon the topic and incorporate into it a question that was posed to me in a job interview recently "Describe the qualities of your ideal manager". The tweet in question opened with: Anyone who wants to try and measure my contribution to an organisation through a spreadsheet … [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.

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.

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.

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.