TG Spotlight: Emily Norton

Q: What career path did you choose for yourself as a child?

A:  I thought I would be a fashion designer or graphic designer.

Q: What is your spirit animal and why?

A:  Woodpecker. I just love them. They are unique. I listen for them when I walk in the woods.

Q: What’s your subject in school?

A:  I always loved Computer Science, but it took a while to find my niche in UX/UI. I majored in Economics in college and took Computer Science courses throughout, but started to focus more on art and design by the time I graduated. I ended up in a job doing technical documentation and found myself in the early days of the Web, designing and building interfaces to find information online. I understood that there was an important role for people who could be a bridge between technology and the people that use it, and the “why?” behind it all. I’ve been working in that space ever since.

​Q: What’s your favorite book?

A:  I love to read, but I can’t pick a favorite. I read a lot of non-fiction and design books.

​Q: Where is your favorite vacation spot?

A: Madeline Island in Lake Superior. A very magical place.

​Q: Is there anything on your bucket list?

A: I’d love to do more traveling, especially all around Europe and to Thailand. I’d also like to run a half marathon again. It’s been a while since I’ve done one.

Q: Do you have any hobbies/activities you like to do in your free time?

A: I love to play Mah Jongg and I enjoy getting outside all times of the year. I’m also a volunteer DJ at my local community and college radio station.

​Q: What do you love best about your job?

A: The chance to creatively solve challenges every day. I love that I can flip from code to design to writing to analysis all within the same work day. I am as excited about the web as ever.

Q: What has been your best experience at TG so far?

A: The people! Remote working is going well. Everyone is awesome, including our clients!

​Q: What technologies have you worked with or enjoyed working with?

​A: I love working with front-end code, and coding for semantics and accessibility.