Firm Profile Kathryn Campbell Chris Varosy Kevin Hammer Wendy Ficklin Jill Vacarra Dustin Howard

COMPANY : Jill Vacarra

Director, User Experience and Content Strategist

Is conversation a process of knowing the world or constructing the world?

Mindset

Interactive: Every interaction is a form of conversation. Design: Bringing something imaginary to life. Creating and sharing an artifact to convey meaning or do something useful. Inspiration: the light in Southern California, the color orange, faire du lèche vitrine (tr. French: window shopping. Literal tr: window licking). Actually shopping in France - highly inspiring. Favorite quote: "And now," cried Max, "let the wild rumpus start!"

Back Story

Jill is a content strategist, information architect and project manager with 15+ years of experience working on information design and interactive projects. Her background as a copywriter, editor and journalist help her design successful user experiences for clients and end-users. Recent clients include UCLA Anderson School of Management, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles and City National Bank. Jill recently co-wrote Information Design Workbook with fellow design expert Kim Baer.

Obsessions

Art: Sarah Sze, Tara Donovan. Music: Fila Brazilia, Sibelius, Elbow. Movies: Roman Holiday, Truly, Madly, Deeply, The Red Violin. Books: Dandelion Wine, The Elephant Vanishes. Food: Popcorn, fancy salads, spicy chocolate. Places: Prague - Strahov Monastery orchard; an airplane view - autumn over New England; traveling Route 6 to Cape Cod - the Sagamore Bridge suddenly shimmering ahead. Favorite clothing: blue trench coat with yellow satin lining from London.

Clients of Yore