Creating engaging user experiences

Welcome aboard, Alec! To introduce Alec to our blog readers, we asked him some serious and fun questions about his new role as a front-end developer. Curious about his first weeks? Let's dive in!

The projects I've been working on, and my colleagues. They're all lovely people, and everyone is always willing to help when there's a problem.

Very positive and friendly. We're still mostly working from home, but I really enjoy the online meetings with colleagues. I'm glad I chose Blastic as my first employer.

It all began as an experiment. I started programming in high school and immediately built websites for some friends. Step by step, my skills grew. I learned that a website is much more than text and images: I discovered how to put 3D objects on a website and how to design animations. I love that I can immerse myself in these things now.

Working with new clients on new projects, and joining the meetings that go with them.

Simply put, a front-end developer makes sure a website looks good. We take care of the layout, usability and so on. We optimise the user experience and do the debugging. Front-end developers work on the parts of a website or application that users see and interact with.

Always sing during online meetings, or always be on mute?

Always be on mute and keep working on projects.

Present to clients in your underwear, or in your pyjamas?

In my pyjamas, because Barney from How I Met Your Mother taught me that suit pyjamas exist.

Unlimited vacation days, or four-hour working days?

Four-hour working days. I don't really like doing nothing, so… I prefer being busy.

One hundred emails a day, or one hundred phone calls?

A hundred phone calls, because it's nice to hear people, and you can walk around while you're on the phone.

Always arrive at the office on time but tired, or late but well rested?

On time, and drink lots of coffee. Does that count too?

Thank you for taking the time to sit down with us, Alec!