How to work with me
📒 Jan's Personal Handbook
Areas of Expertise
❤️ I’m deeply passionate about product research & design (I'd say it's a 4:6 love ratio between research and design).
❤️ With a background in design & marketing and some front-end coding skills, I empathize well with the needs of PMs, marketers, and engineers to bring products to life.
❤️ For a Gen Z-er, I’m quite patient and willing to spend time finding a balance that works for everyone.
❤️ I’m naturally curious about people and easily build good relationships with my team.
❤️ I’m great at divergent thinking, often coming up with out-of-the-box ideas—an idea generator, if you will.
How to Communicate with Me
💬 I find it helpful to jot things down or sketch during conversations—it enhances my memory.
💬 I thrive with deadlines. I’ll usually ask for them, but if I forget, feel free to remind me directly.
💬 I'm always open to constructive feedback. Just be gentle!
Things That Energize Me
✨ Casual chats about all kinds of topics.
✨ A team where members trust each other and believe in one another's good intentions.
My Ideal Work Environment
🔸 I appreciate suggestions, but I also value the freedom to explore different approaches.
🔸 Open communication is essential. Let me know if you need me to adjust my style. I’m very flexible and willing to accommodate.
The things that prevent me from doing my best work are...
Something people may misunderstand about me...
My work style can vary depending on the project. I'm adaptable and always looking for ways to collaborate effectively.
➡️ When working with people who don’t have strong opinions, I may come across as more assertive because I want to push the discussion forward. However, I’m always open to listening to everyone’s suggestions—feel free to interrupt me.
➡️ When collaborating with people who have strong opinions or are assertive, I might appear more reserved. But if you’d like me to take on more responsibility, just let me know directly.
Talk to me about...
I’m up for talking about anything! I love chatting 🖐
💏 Relationships, marriage, parenting
🎬 TV shows (especially Netflix dating reality shows from Japan, Korea, the US, Brazil, India, Israel, the UK, and Australia—I’ve watched them all)
🖥 UX, the tech industry, and various industry insights
🧘 Meditation, tarot cards, MBTI, astrology
🎮 Games (Pokémon, LOL, Switch, Minecraft)
Let's get in touch!
Whether you want to share an interesting project, collaborate to create something people need, or simply say hello – I’m always happy to chat.