Lydia Whitehead
Design Director
user advocate, nature lover, culture instigator
SmallBoxer since: March 2007
Favorite thing about working at SmallBox? The talented folks I get to work and laugh with.
What do you geek out on? Maps, infographics and data display, nature
What would you do if you weren't working at SmallBox? Be a concert pianist.
When you're not SmallBoxing, you're most likely: Walking the dog, running, yoga-ing, playing piano, solving for x.
How do you get involved in your community? I work with Midtown Loves Local, founded the 24 Hour Web Project and volunteer for various community garden and tree planting projects around the city.
I believe in: the goodness of people.
What's the best piece of advice you've ever gotten? Ask good questions.
Favorite place in Broad Ripple: Marott Park, the Wellington, Rene's, Broad Ripple Brew Pub, Broad Ripple Farmer's Market
Longest you can go without internet: A weekend.
What is the meaning of life? 42.
What's your ninja superpower? Laughing maniacally.
What's your proudest achievement? Listening to my gut and taking a 7-month road trip around the country.
Favorite internet meme: Marcel the Shell with Shoes On
Favorite cat video: Ninja Cat Sneaks Up On You
Favorite movie: Amelie.
Google/Apple/Facebook/Amazon — which one do you like the most and why? Apple because of its leadership and advocacy in the realm of design and usability.








