Logos are the first images consumers see when they reach for a product or a service. They represent the tone and identity of a company. We found some interesting behind-the-scenes design stories you might want to hear. Maybe they’ll help inspire you in your own logo design work. How the Starbucks logo came to be …
Images by Karen Chappell Allovus offers many different types of creative roles for designers. One such role is visual design, which comprises roughly half of the design force working for our company. (Including UI and icon design.) Have you ever wondered what it’s like being a visual designer? We talked with Allovus Visual Designer Karen …
When you’re first assigned a project–maybe it’s to create new branding, a website, or a suite of packaging–you need to establish a direction or a “mood” that guides you in developing a look. Mood boards are a great tool to help you set the tone of your project. Every time you design for that particular …
Sometimes it’s nice to read up on the latest happenings in the design world. You’ve got to keep current, right? If you’ve been out of the loop for a while, catch up on the latest news. Make Way for Machine Learning: How Seattle Is Becoming a Major Hub for Artificial Intelligence Source: Seattle Business Magazine/By … Continue reading
Designers love to gain inspiration by viewing others’ work. We’re lucky to live in the Pacific Northwest, where there are lots of engaging arts events going on throughout the region. Take a look at this great list of events we found in both The Seattle Times and Events12. Akio Takamori: Portraits and Sleepers Earlier this … Continue reading
Daffodils are pushing through the warmth of the earth, stretching their sunny heads toward that yellow orb in the sky. Pacific Northwesterners are shedding their layers of fleece and heading out into the great outdoors. Spring has sprung–and so has the 2018 Pantone Spring color palette. The design world takes its cue from the current … Continue reading
Part of a UX designer’s job is to create wireframes before they go through the work of designing the final product. Essentially, a wireframe provides structure for your navigation, a layout for hierarchy, how the content will be placed, and the functionality of the product. In our last post, Allovus Senior UX Designer Steve Godfrey … Continue reading
Designers are producing some amazingly polished work—images that showcase the final result of a well-executed design. But what steps needed to happen before arriving to that beautiful finished product? Allovus Senior UX Designer and guest blogger Steve Godfrey talks about the importance of showcasing not just your final design, but also the design thinking that … Continue reading
Most students in this day and age are encouraged to focus on studying STEM subjects. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.) There’s a great demand for the kind of jobs that fall within those categories. But does focusing on STEM guarantee career success in the high-tech landscape? A recent study done by Google suggests that might … Continue reading
Illustration is one of those jobs that seems really glamorous. And it is. Illustrations are sexy. Good illustrators can set the tone for a company, website, brand, project, etc. Allovus is fortunate to count illustrator Robert Massa in our ranks. You may recognize his illustrations from the artwork hanging on the walls of our Gig … Continue reading
Adobe Photoshop actions are not just for streamlining your work or being efficient when processing a batch of images which need to have a similar look and feel. While actions can save designers a lot of time, they can also be used to create one-of-a-kind images that go from the ordinary to the extraordinary. Making … Continue reading
Have you ever considered changing careers? It can be a scary and uncertain process. Guest blogger, Allovus Recruiter Miranda Wilimczyk, talks about her transition from designer to creative recruiter. When I was asked to write a blog about my career transition from being a designer to a recruiter in the creative space, I had no … Continue reading
Have you thought about a career as a UX researcher? According to Allovus Recruiter Brian Jensen, “Demand for UX researchers is increasing, especially as two factors become more prevalent within organizations: Designing for accessibility is no longer a nice-to-have, but more of a critical component for leaders to keep top-of-mind when approaching product development. (Regardless … Continue reading
As designers, it’s always a good idea to be on top of trends. Every year, Pantone announces it’s color of the year. This year’s color is… drum roll, please… Ultra Violet. According to Pantone, the new color is “A dramatically provocative and thoughtful purple shade, PANTONE 18-3838 Ultra Violet communicates originality, ingenuity, and visionary thinking that … Continue reading
It’s the beginning of 2018. Time to shed the old and start fresh with the new. Whether you’ve set goals and resolutions or not, here are some TED Talks videos to help you reset for the year ahead. Let boredom lead you to brilliance Do you sometimes have your most creative ideas while folding laundry, … Continue reading
The holidays are filled with the flurry of shopping, baking, family gathering, and of course, holiday traditions. We asked our Allovus families what their favorite holiday traditions are. Maybe some of these stories will inspire you in creating your own traditions for the holidays. Enjoy! Hayley Nichols | Founder + Principal (plus a lot of … Continue reading
You’ve probably heard of a full stack developer, but have you heard of a full stack designer? A full stack designer is someone who has mastered multiple skills–and not necessarily just in design. More and more companies are seeking individuals who can work on the many stages of a project all the way to completion. … Continue reading
In our ongoing Design Pioneers series, we highlighted Paul Rand, a legend in the design world. Continuing on with our series, we’d like to honor Muriel Cooper, the first female tenured professor in the MIT Media Lab. Because early pioneers in design were mostly male, it’s rather difficult to find information about female designers. But … Continue reading