A user manual for me, version 4

This is version 4 of my user manual. View previous versions. If you're unfamilier with the concept, check out this blog post on user manuals by Cassie Robinson.

Conditions I like to work in

• Remote work helps me to drop my kids off at school at a sensible time, it also helps me to recharge between meetings
• More about why I love remote work
• I like to work in open, inclusive, multi-disciplinary teams
• I prefer structured workshops over meetings with no agenda

The times/hours I like to work

• I drop my kids off at school at 8:45am, so I'm usually back and ready to start work by 9am(ish)
• I usually work 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
• Some days I do school pick-up, so I can be unavailable around 3pm
• I tend to have more energy in the mornings

The best ways to communicate with me

• I’m happy to use a mix of communication methods (face-to-face, email, Slack)
• I like to use asynchronous tools (like Slack) so that I have a chance to review and feedback in my on time
• You’ll get the best answers from me if I’ve got time to prepare

The ways I like to receive feedback

• I prefer to receive feedback in a written format
• I enjoy demoing my work and presenting at show and tells
• I need time to prepare for feedback sessions and time to process them afterwards

Things I need

• To work with code-based design systems and prototype kits
• To observe user research
• Protected time to focus on complex tasks
• A team where I can focus on accessibility and inclusive design

Things I struggle with

• I’m an introvert, which means too many meetings can drain me
• Long email threads with lots of contributors
• Long days of back-to-back meetings

Things I love

• Spending time with the family
• Listening to music and going to gigs
• Being at the beach
• Drinking good coffee

Other things to know about me

• I have 3 school aged kids (and a dog)
• I value boring design over shiny things
• I spend too much time on Twitter Instagram
• What I'm up to now