He invented many more things including scissors!īill Gates and Steve Job – a revolution that has helped shape the technology world for the next two decades making life easier and especially useful for accessibility. Many ideas, such as the tank and the helicopter, that featured in his sketchbook became reality 400 years later. Leonardo was many things: a painter, an architect, a biologist, an engineer, a theatrical producer and inventor. They are lovely people with open minds and are great supporting accessibility for the online world.įamous people I admire are Leonardo Da Vinci, Bill Gates and Steve Job. The team at HeX! Especially Zara and James for giving me the opportunity to work with them. I have always dreamed of getting a job using those skills and now I’m working with a team doing graphic design, website design and also campaigning for accessibility which I am very keen on. When I was in college and university I really enjoyed doing photography and computer work with Photoshop. I also enjoy teasing Ben and James (a Nottingham Forest FC supporter!!) What’s the favourite part of your job (At HeX)? The job will be really interesting learning videoing, editing and green screen. I sign very well but translating is new to me so it is quite challenging, including learning new words, structure and grammar, but I love it. I translate HeX presentations into BSL for video in order to make them accessible for deaf people. Zara then suggested I should work with them, so… here I am! What does your average day consist of (At HeX)? ![]() They were hard work! Just kidding, they were absolutely awesome students of mine, we got on really well and had some laughs. James, Zara, Tom and Ben were my students for BSL (British Sign Language) at Nottinghamshire Deaf Society. Tell us about yourself and how you got to where you are now… But, if he could be anywhere he’d take a break from the rush of the world in The Maldives. Away from work, Simon loves to ski and is also a keen photographer. He’ll be making ours, and our clients’ websites accessible to those who use BSL. ![]() Simon is Deaf himself, and has a background in teaching Sign Language. It’s hard to resist shiny things.Simon is HeX’s BSL Translator, responsible for translating content into British Sign Language (BSL) and providing awareness for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community. This time around, pointed penny loafers (with a Simon Miller logo penny included) stood out, as did metallic lamé going-out bags, made to match the ready-to-wear collection’s metallic trench coats, that Hansford reports, have been the buyers’ favorites so far. While these ideas will capture the attention of the youthful Simon Miller customer, a pair of printed colorblock cargos and a skirt struck a particularly compelling cord with their zesty graphicality. The colors came alive on hand-painted polka dot prints in mesh, colorful sequin going out dresses and separates, and varsity logo tees. “All of these amazing, iconic mid-century spots are for me the backdrop of this city.” Old-school diners, motels, disco clubs, and tiki bars informed the vibrant palette of blues, reds, and greens. “This is my interpretation of the Valley,” Hansford said at a preview. ![]() That’s right, the place that has inspired countless movies (most recently Paul Thomas Anderson’s Licorice Pizza) and given us the subcultural youth stereotype of “the valley girl,” was the starting point for Hansford’s pre-fall collection. The San Fernando Valley in California to be precise. ![]() Simon Miller's Chelsea Hansford would like to welcome you to the Valley.
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