Designing more inclusive user interfaces
See how Ross Hannibal’s different view of the world is improving the user experience of linear accelerators for everyone.
Ross Hannibal has been designing linear accelerators at Varian, a Siemens Healthineers company, almost half his professional life. In his current role, he manages the innovation portfolio which also includes User Experience (UX) innovations. Ross seeks not only to meet the customer needs, but also to create inclusive and accessible user interfaces (UIs).
Choices for the future
Ross Hannibal with the accelerator testing equipment: This water phantom support is used to measure beam flatness. This was Ross’ senior project in college, and it’s still in use today.
An important perspective
With my variation, I bring in the perspective of any partially or completely colorblind user.
Ross Hannibal
Bringing differences together
If we stop seeing disabilities and rather start seeing different abilities, we will be able to leverage each individual’s contribution. Variations are essential for life and once you see that, you start to appreciate them.
Ross Hannibal
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