Andrew Maier

User Friendliest

Because people matter damn it!

My Story

I’m a self-described “User Experience Enthusiast” and Interaction Designer. In other words, I like to solve design problems for people. I’ve worked with teams both large and small to do this. Together, we’ve determined the shape and direction of startups, consultancies, and world-recognized brands. As much of a teacher as a student of the design community, I co-founded and serve as the Editor in Chief of UX Booth, a publication for those new to the field of UX Design.

Odd Job

I like yoga and singing. I’ve also wanted to take illustration and guitar lessons for a while, and take a part-time job as a Barista if ever I get the chance.

On the Nightstand

Hrm, I don’t have a nightstand. I keep pens and markers on my desk?

On the Bookshelf

• Everything is Illuminated by Jonathan Safran Foer
• The New Typography by Jan Tschichold
• Being-in-the-World: a Commentary on Heidegger’s Being and Time, Division I by Hubert Dreyfus

Guilty Pleasure

I actually like Josh Groban

Perverse iTunes Purchase

Am I weird if I haven’t done anything perverse with iTunes?

Greatest Fear

Not doing everything I want to.