Predictions for trends in the design industry are always interesting. They may come true… they may not. Nevertheless, keeping up with design trends is a must if you want to stay relevant in our field. And of course, you want your clients’ products to attract users and customers who are expecting current visuals and experiences …
Get a boost of inspiration by taking advantage of the area we live in. Go on an art walk! Every month, local artists and merchants get together to create community events centered around art and culture. Here’s a sampling to get you started. Fremont Art Walk April 5 @ 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.|Recurring Event Fremont District, Fremont …
Do you keep current with the latest industry news and trends? If not, you may consider listening to podcasts. You can listen in your car, on the bus, or however you commute to work. By the time you get there, your brain will be bursting with new ideas, techniques, and strategies to try. Here are …
Feast your eyes on the photos David Hose took during our 10-year celebration at The Tavern in Bellevue! It sure warms our hearts to see so many familiar faces. Whether you’re a creative or a client, have been with us for 10 years or 10 minutes, thank you for being part of our heart and … Continue reading
In 2009, in a side room reserved on the second floor of the Pyramid Brewing Company in Seattle, Hayley gathered a small group of icon artists. There was an air of excitement as she passed out W-9s for everyone to sign. Barb Nichols, whom Hayley had already coerced into handling the accounting, made sure that … Continue reading
Glassybaby is a local company which is known for its beautiful glass blown votives–but it’s also known for giving back to the community–which is something that Allovus is passionate about, too. Because the Peninsula Hawks Scholarship Fund is a cause near and dear to founder Hayley Nichols’ heart, we are hosting a Glassybaby event in … Continue reading
In our previous post, Allovus honors influential women, we highlighted the naming of our Gig Harbor office spaces. Naming them after women who’ve made an impact on our society came along with a set of beautiful illustrations to go with each room. Here’s a little information about the artist who created them. Read our interview … Continue reading
We are a woman-owned business, and we do our best to support and honor women in their endeavors. Therefore, we’ve recently named our spaces after the women we are inspired by. Each of these change-makers hold a special place in history for striving to accomplish their dreams, even when they seemed unobtainable. While you may … Continue reading
It’s pretty much common knowledge that new year’s resolutions don’t produce good results. We all make them. But resolutions like “lose weight”, “be more productive”, “make more money”, etc., rarely produce the end results we are seeking. Why is that? One reason resolutions don’t work is because they aren’t specific enough. For example, the resolution … Continue reading
Kids are pretty easy to buy presents for during the holiday season. With the hottest toys being advertised heavily during cartoon commercial breaks, chances are you can’t go wrong buying the trendiest of toys for the little ones. But what about buying gifts for friends, significant others, and adult family members? The struggle to find … Continue reading
As we all know, there are certain times at work that are slower than others. During deadlines, you’re working at the speed of light, and it seems as though there aren’t enough minutes in the day to get it all done. After a project is shipped though, there are lulls in the frenetic pace. You … Continue reading
At Allovus, we’re in the midst of creating holiday magic. Hayley and her elves are delivering custom-designed Allovus wine bottles to our clients. (Illustrated by our own Robert Massa.) The office halls are being decked out in greenery and festive lights. The entire business team has been decorating a gingerbread village to be displayed in … Continue reading
You know that old saying, “It’s not what you know, but who you know”? Well, in the design world, it’s about both what you know AND who you know. Companies are hiring top-notch designers for their skills and expertise. But having professional contacts in the industry is just as important and can make all the … Continue reading
How do you create engaging UX design? The kind that makes users feel welcome and comfortable with your product? Micro-interactions might be the solution. Micro-interactions are intended to create those little dopamine hits that keep the user engaged and coming back for more. They work because they appeal to the user’s need for acknowledgment. If … Continue reading
Binge watching is a guilty pleasure for most of us. Why not binge-watch some cool design/art related shows to satisfy your TV appetite plus fulfill your need for creative inspiration? Here are some binge-worthy shows just for you: Abstract: The Art of Design A Netflix original. Show description: Meet eight of the most creative thinkers … Continue reading
The days of employees staying with the same company from the beginning of their career through their retirement are over. At Allovus, we cannot stress enough the importance of being ready to jump into the next contract, full-time position or project. It is so unfortunate to watch a talented creative go into full-on panic mode … Continue reading
At Allovus, we’ve been getting more and more requests for content strategists. Are the skills required for the role of content strategists in your wheelhouse? Before you answer that question, you might be wondering what exactly content strategy is. Allovus Recruiter Brian Jensen shared his thoughts on content strategy as it applies to businesses. “Think of … Continue reading
Looking for a fast and efficient way to iterate on product solutions? You might consider trying a design sprint. The idea of design sprints was originated by Google Ventures (GV). They wanted to create a tool in an effort to answer critical business questions through design prototyping and testing with users. The benefit of design … Continue reading