About 2 years ago, we had an AUB student who Jen Swain had met, take on the work experience task we sometimes assign. When I opened the attachment I got sent, the work Joel had done stood out so clearly for the love he’d put into it.
Everything was so thoughtfully considered and the black and white wireframes came across in such an unusually warm, personable way. When we had the pleasure to meet him for an interview, that same personality shone and we were thrilled about finding someone like Joel to join part time.
Many months, life events, career and university moves later, he had showed us that he had an immense capacity for empathy and incredibly enquiring mind and totally humble and unassuming - perfect qualities for a lateral move to a new UX role. Seemingly effortlessly, he jumped into the role, listening intently, immersing deeply and telling the story of what he’d uncovered in the effort to torpedo the spreadsheet schedule.
Taking on client work felt like just another case of Joel applying his gift of being so present for the people and problems in front of him. They instantly responded to him and felt a strong rapport, as did all the cubes that were lucky enough to collaborate or just have a chat. We were all so happy to see him growing so positively, he’d deserved it after some very testing times. It stings that he won’t realise it. What a truly amazing guy to have known though. Thanks for being you Joel - love you man x
About 2 years ago, we had an AUB student who Jen Swain had met, take on the work experience task we sometimes assign. When I opened the attachment I got sent, the work Joel had done stood out so clearly for the love he’d put into it.
Everything was so thoughtfully considered and the black and white wireframes came across in such an unusually warm, personable way. When we had the pleasure to meet him for an interview, that same personality shone and we were thrilled about finding someone like Joel to join part time.
Many months, life events, career and university moves later, he had showed us that he had an immense capacity for empathy and incredibly enquiring mind and totally humble and unassuming - perfect qualities for a lateral move to a new UX role. Seemingly effortlessly, he jumped into the role, listening intently, immersing deeply and telling the story of what he’d uncovered in the effort to torpedo the spreadsheet schedule.
Taking on client work felt like just another case of Joel applying his gift of being so present for the people and problems in front of him. They instantly responded to him and felt a strong rapport, as did all the cubes that were lucky enough to collaborate or just have a chat. We were all so happy to see him growing so positively, he’d deserved it after some very testing times. It stings that he won’t realise it. What a truly amazing guy to have known though. Thanks for being you Joel - love you man x
