Recommendations
What others say about Jan
Distinguished Designer, HCI
Jan worked with Aidan in the same group, 27.9.2019
“I worked with closely on several touch interaction products. In addition to his general UX/design skills (that others already recommend), his very detailed approach to work was critically important in debugging and fine tuning of technical aspects of implementations, working closely with software & firmware engineers. “
Head of Design, Gaming Mice at Logitech G
Jan worked with Noirin in the same group 2.9.2019
“I worked closely with Jan for about six years, and he is one of the most energetic and innovative people I've ever worked with. Never afraid to back down from a new challenge, even if it comes completely from leftfield, Jan is always able to take a problem and reframe it from new perspectives that others have not considered. He knows how to ask the right questions to ensure understanding right to the core of the issue, and I have yet to meet someone who shares his ability to think so deeply to put the most suitable structure on interaction design problems.
Jan is willing to trust in the process to get the team to where they need to be, but also to question the process where needs be, and rethink how things are approached. Regardless of the design research problems we faced, I was always happy to be on a team with Jan, and I would be more than happy to recommend him for a role in this space.”
Founder/ CEO/Executive Producer at Audiobrain
Jan was a client of Audrey’s, 31.8.2019
“I had the pleasure of working with Jan Findlater when my company, Audiobrain, was beginning to create the sonic branding/product sonification for Logitech's refresh of their audio design. We worked together on the integration of the product sonification we were creating with what the Logitech team was creating on the UX side and more.
Jan is extremely knowledgeable, worked directly with my teams of branding composers and producers to help us understand the UI and was truly a leader who contributed a great deal to our successful sonic initiative.
Jan has excellent leadership/ team management skills, and is formidable in both the technical side as well as working with teams like mine and integrating all seamlessly, which is not an easy task. Audiobrain has had positive work experiences with Jan on many levels.”
Product Design and Development
Shimon worked with Jan in different groups, 30.8.2019
“I had the pleasure of working with Jan when Logitech was refreshing its audio product line. Jan had the role in embedding sonification as part of the products UX. It is a challenging task both from design perspective as well as internal decision making, and one that he handled extremely well. Jan's insights, based on his own experience and intuition, as well as informed by his research, were essential to the projects and I enjoyed our interactions and our collaboration.”
Director of Product Marketing at Bill.com
Angus was senior to Jan but didn’t manage directly, 28.8.2019
“Jan has been one of the best designers and researchers I worked with over my career. His attention to detail, empathy for the customer, and collaboration is second to none. We were separated by an 8+ hour time zone difference, but he made collaboration simple. We accomplished a lot on weekly calls, and our virtual whiteboards had new notes and mock-ups every day. He had great attention to detail on everything from competitive product analysis to creating personas with key use cases. All of which tied back to clear UX strategy and designs. He helped drive forward new UX paradigms in hearables and always had new insights to share as he tested and iterated on designs. I would work again with him in a heartbeat. “
Distinguished Product Designer @ Logitech
Jan worked with Damien in the same group, 27.8.2019
“Jan is great for thinking 'outside the box'. He always gives a fresh perspective and is very capable of drilling down into the details that matter for a user.”
Eigenaar bakker bij Oxerbrood
Gijs was a client of Jan’s, 25.2.2011
“Jan Willem provided us with crucial market information and important connections in Botswana. He has shown us to be brave, clever, assertive, committed and self-empowering especially in new and difficult circumstances. He is persistent and persuasive and able to get the information needed researching on any location or through the internet. He is a real globetrotter and he can perform anywhere. He is a strong and creative project manager, communicating on all levels, who will push for results all by himself or in (front of) a team.”
Managing Director at Cebisa Isizwe
Jan worked with Paseka in the same group, 5.1.2011
“Jan Willem is one of the most gifted people I have worked with in the world, his innovative drive matches his ability to provide practical solutions. He is an asset in any company!”
Sport and technology, a step beyond passion
Patrick worked with Jan but at different companies, 4.10. 2010
“Jan-Willem has proven to be creative while developing a plug-in for software we sell. He is persistent, the good way, and oversees very complex and undiscovered areas during the solving process.
He can be stubborn from time to time but, given a little time, will turn around and bring up even better idea's.
Jan-Willem gets the job done, maybe unconventional but always thorough. We have enjoyed his great work.”