Susan Villecroze
Information Architect
Susan Villecroze is a Human-Computer Interaction Specialist, who has been working full time as an Information Architect for ImageX Media since September 2007. Prior to working for ImageX Media, Susan spent a few years building a web design and development and software engineering company, hexaZen, with her husband. The company is still active today, although it is starting to take on a different direction in offering HCI consulting services due to Susan’s new specialization.
Susan received her BSc from the University of Victoria with a combined major in Physics and Astronomy and a minor in Computer Science. She graduated with her MSc in Computer Science in the area of Human-Computer Interaction from Simon Fraser University in 2007. During her graduate career, she acquired knowledge in areas of ubiquitous computing, interaction techniques, social navigation, mixed-initiative interaction, and usability.
Quick Facts
What do you do at ImageX?:
I’m the Information Architect, Web Usability Specialist, and Project Manager. I also perform quality assurance, basic keyword research and search engine optimization.
What attracted you to work for ImageX?:
Although they were a small company, they saw the value in hiring specialist like Information Architects and Web Usability Specialists. I was also impressed with their online portfolio, the fact they were very organized, and liked that they specialized in the Drupal content management system.
What do you like about Drupal?:
Fairly easy to use compared to other CMSs, it’s powerful, there are good SEO and social networking features
Most visited or favorite websites:
CNN International, Google News, Canada.com, Oprah.com, Wikipedia, Youtube
When I’m not geeking out at ImageX, I like to…
Run, cook, hang out with friends
Life before ImageX:
Finishing my grad studies.
Last trip you went on:
Las Vegas (don’t go in August – it’s 40C everyday down there!)
Where I want to go next:
Maui (the only major Hawaiian island I haven’t visited)
Random Life Fact:
I received my A license in skydiving about 8 years ago.
If I could have any superpower…
Teleportation
Favorite Gadget/Software:
iPhoto, Photoshop CS, OmniGraffle Pro
What do you like about ImageX?
Being able to work from home 2 days a week and the fact that everyone there uses and love Mac products :) Also, it’s great to learn about all the different interesting industries and companies our client’s work for.
Favourite workday lunch:
Spinach fettuccine with duck and porcini sauce
Tech skill you’re most proud of:
Being able to figure things out pretty easily with the help of Google.