Life at WELL with Nolan Chow
As part of our WELL Stories project, we want to share the perspectives of the talented people who contribute so much to WELL Health.
In this Q&A, we chatted with Nolan Chow, WELL’s talented Graphic Designer and all-around design expert! Let’s see what Nolan had to say about his proudest achievement and surprising lessons learned at WELL, and find out what motivates him!
What are some of your hobbies outside of work? Are you supporting any charities etc?
I’ve been really into running this year. I also enjoy camping and water skiing during the summer, and snowboarding during the winter. I’ll noodle on the guitar every now and then, too.
As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
I remember wanting to become a Heavy Duty Mechanic or a Fireman. Professional Ice Cream Tester comes to mind as well…
Share 3 ‘Fun Facts’ about you
- I recently placed 4th overall in a Fort Langley, BC Half-Marathon
- I make a pretty good chicken pot pie
- I’ve never broken a bone in my body (knocking on wood)
Do you have any mentors in your professional life?
This is more a “What?”, but from a building’s architecture to a website’s user design interface – I find design inspiration everywhere.
Are you currently reading any books or listening to any podcasts – which ones?
I tune into “Time Crisis” on Apple Music. It’s an internet radio show about corporate food history, today’s music vs. previous eras, and a slew of other topical subjects.
What steps do you personally take to improve your mental health and wellness?
Consistent exercise. Nothing beats an early morning run to help clear the mind and jump start the day.
Questions about Your Career
What is your role at WELL?
I’m WELL’s Graphic Designer. Clinic posters, websites, exterior signage, business cards, branding…anything and everything that involves visual communication.
What is the most rewarding or inspiring thing about what you do?
Knowing that our designs are capable of creating better healthcare experiences.
What’s one thing you’re learning now or learned recently?
Design work is never complete nor perfect. There’s always room for improvement which means I’m constantly searching for new and more efficient ways to design.
What’s your go-to productivity hack?
Knowing your keyboard shortcuts in multiple programs is the ultimate hack.
Questions about WELL
What is your proudest accomplishment at WELL?
I’m really happy with the design work and intuitiveness that went into the apps.health website.
What is your elevator pitch for why people should join WELL Health?
WELL provides with you a handful of tools and resources that are guaranteed to improve your day-to-day activities (inside and outside the workplace)
What’s one thing that surprised you about working at WELL?
I started working at WELL in January 2019, so seeing how fast we grew in a matter of years during the pandemic was crazy. It really opened my eyes to the importance of accessible healthcare and how often we can take our personal health for granted.
We hope you enjoyed getting to know Nolan and learning more about the world of WELL Health.
Thank you, Nolan, for your valuable contributions to visual communication and the whole WELL Health team!
If you are interested in working at WELL Health, visit our People & Culture page.
