This pilot fish works for a big manufacturer, writing software that’s used on production lines so operators can monitor automated processes.

“The operator should be able to look at the main screen from several feet away and be able to tell at a glance how well the line is running,” says fish. “This means I have to use specific fonts and all my screens have to have a common layout, so if operators are moved to another line they will be familiar with the software.

“Recently we began building a new manufacturing line, and the manager in charge of the line wanted to add one more station to the line — but all he had was a 10-year-old, 15-inch monitor that had a maximum resolution of 1024 by 768.”

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