Ideas & Insights

Say hi to Kylie – she’s another new Humaan!!

June 6, 2013 – 1 Response

I guess if we go right back to the beginning you could say that my curiosity for design and the digital space quickly developed after I picked up an early version of Photoshop for $2 at a garage sale when I was 12. I started my design career creating avatars and online signatures for users on an online forum and haven’t stopped designing since. I don’t even remember learning how to design, I just did.

My path to Humaan has been a fairly winding one; I aborted a (doomed to fail) mission to become a journalist, got a Communications degree, picked up a job with a small digital agency finessing some pretty raw skills, freelanced for a large advertising agency and ran my own freelance design business. After a couple of years fan-girling over the work Humaan was producing, the opportunity to become a Humaan arose, and it was one I had to seize. Turns out they liked me back.

I’m looking forward to creating digital magic with a team of some seriously skilled designers and developers. I’m looking forward to the inspiration, collaboration, education and celebration that comes with being a Humaan. I’m looking forward to creatively pushing the boundaries of the digital space, embracing new technologies and developing meaningful creative solutions for our clients.

What makes you Humaan?

My curiosity to learn and the mistakes I make along the way. As humans, if we set our minds to it, we have a powerful and unique ability to pick up anything; even if it doesn’t come naturally. The mistakes made along the way are what make you better. 

Also, my cat. I can’t not mention my cat. She makes me feel human every time she demands something and I comply without hesitation.

Welcome Dedy to the Humaan team

May 27, 2013 – 0 responses

Dedy Lawidjaja is the newest recruit to the Humaan development team. He took the new Humaan quiz to reveal a little about himself. Welcome aboard Dedy!

Tell us about yourself and how you got here.

Since graduating Computer Science I’ve been around the block and done consulting stints where I’ve worn many hats and grown to appreciate the whole process from first pixel to final commit.

Humaan have always been a versatile and innovative bunch so when the opportunity came to join the team I: a) jumped at the chance and b) bribed Jay with some App store coupon codes.

The rest is history.

What are you most looking forward to going forward?

Working with new tools & technologies. Humaan are always pushing boundaries so I’m looking forward to the chance to experiment away, collaborate, break stuff and general tomfoolery for the benefit of the end product and its users.

What makes you Humaan?

The desire to keep learning new things. My best development work in the past has been the result of self-learning and experimentation. In software development I don’t think you ever truly stop learning. Being a naturally curious person has certainly led me down some fun pathways over the years.

A new Humaan – Welcome, Mark!

May 17, 2013 – 0 responses

The Humaan population grew by one recently with the addition to the team of Mark Gale in the role of Project Manager. We sat him down over a fresh brew of green tea this week to quiz him on his background and new role.

Tell us about yourself and how you got here.

I’ve previously worked on the client side in marketing and communications management in both the public and private sector. This involved website development and, in particular, developing and managing eCommerce websites.

This led me to work with Jay and the Humaan team as a client. We developed a great working relationship and when the project management role became available it seemed like a natural progression.

What are you most looking forward to working with Humaan?

Developing new relationships based on my own understanding of client needs and expectations. I’m also looking forward to being part of the next phase of Humaan evolution, which is going to see some very exciting developments.

What makes you Humaan?

Music, which is probably the most uniquely human pursuit of all. I’ve been a working musician for several years and I’ve been lucky enough to play with some great artists and I still do when I can.