Have your summer vacation plans been dashed due to the global pandemic? Perhaps there is a way you can still take your paid time off (PTO) and enjoy a “staycation”! Here are some ideas that Allovus Principal + Founder Hayley Nichols came up with. Enjoy! Local hiking marathon Once parks and trails are open to …
If you’re working or not, we’re all looking for something new to distract us from all the bad news floating around. Here are some fun tutorials to keep you busy! How To Play Ukulele – Beginner Lesson 1 – Easy Chords, Strumming And Songs Perfect Fade in 4 Minutes | How to Cut Men’s Hair …
We are all living in an unknown world—working remotely or maybe not working at all. It’s a tough time for designers. It’s a tough time for everyone. That’s why we were pleased to see the revamped AIGA site offering resources to the design community. There’s so much information there—it’s too difficult to summarize the offerings. …
Most of us are stuck at home, doing our part to keep down the spread of COVID-19. Now that we have a little more time on our hands, some of us have been working on artwork or home improvement projects we’ve been putting off. We asked our talented community to share what they’ve been up … Continue reading
There’s a lot that goes on behind the scenes before a talented person is placed in a great job opportunity. Of course, everyone knows what fantastic advocates our recruiters are for our talent. And they are also trusted resources for our clients. But did you know that before our recruiters set up interviews with prospective … Continue reading
During this time of quarantine and social distancing, you’re likely working from home alongside your partner and your kids. Saying “It’s challenging” might be an understatement. The kids are going stir crazy, the dog is barking, and you just ran out of toilet paper. Take a deep breath. We can’t help you with the toilet … Continue reading
There’s a new guy at Allovus Studios, and we are thrilled he has joined us! If you’ve ever met Courtney Comfort, you know he’s always got a warm smile to share and an incredible arsenal of design skills to employ. Get to know him by reading our interview! Tell us about yourself! I’m a Seattle … Continue reading
With the recent outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the Seattle area, many large and small tech companies have asked employees to work from home. If that includes you, but you’re not accustomed to working from home, it can be a real challenge. Here are a few tips for a successful work-at-home day: Maintain regular hours … Continue reading
As a creative recruiting/staffing agency and studio, we stay on top of hiring trends. Allovus Recruiter Brian Jensen has some insights into what kinds of roles are in demand right now. Currently, which positions are clients hoping to fill? UX or UI? Research? Unicorns? We continue to see a huge need for UX / Product … Continue reading
She’s a strategizer. She’s a warrior. She’s Wonder Woman! We are thrilled to announce a new addition to the Allovus family, Senior Recruiter Jennifer Hopper! As a third generation Seattlelite, Jennifer is well acquainted with the Seattle vibe and the vast number of talented designers and creative people who make this their home. Some of … Continue reading
It’s a new year, and as always, there’s lots to learn. We’ve put together some interesting reads specific to our industry. Grab a cuppa and settle in! 7 Simple ways to get better results from Ethnographic research Diversity matters. Read up on why it’s so important to discover who your users really are and the … Continue reading
At the beginning of each year, pros in the design industry set out to make predictions for what the year will bring in terms of trends and technology. The predictions are not just meant for fun, but to give designers a heads up in what may be around the corner so they can build their … Continue reading
In a recent article in Medium written by head of Microsoft Office design, Jon Friedman, he revealed how the newest version of icons were evolved to support the changing environment of design. The article states, “… design teams across the company came together as a collective to develop design guidelines that encourage individuality while creating … Continue reading
Designers from every industry have been anxiously awaiting the announcement of the 2020 Pantone color of the year. The chosen color sets the tone for fashion, furniture, paint colors, and so much more. The 2020 Pantone color of the year is…. Classic Blue 19-4052! Pantone stated, “A timeless and enduring blue hue, PANTONE 19-4052 Classic … Continue reading
At Allovus, we believe in being responsible stewards of the environment. There’s so much waste during the holidays—from wrapping paper to uneaten food to dried up Christmas trees. When we saw the newsletter sent from our local waste disposal company with tips on how to reduce holiday waste, we thought we’d share the information with … Continue reading
UX is a challenging profession. With technology changing rapidly, people who work in the user experience realm have to think fast, be flexible, and be ready to change tactics or strategies on a dime. As the industry expands and grows, the competition for jobs is increasing. It’s important to keep learning and upping your game … Continue reading
Receiving honest feedback can sometimes be a bitter pill to swallow. Have you ever gotten feedback or an evaluation from a project manager or art director that made you feel defensive or angry? Recently, the Allovus business team had a training session with consultant Jen O’Hare of TIAMAT Leadership on how to receive feedback well. … Continue reading
If you’re attending Seattle Interactive Conference (SIC) this year on October 17th and 18th, swing by the Allovus booth and say hello! Ask us about engaging with Allovus Studio Ask us about project and contract work Ask us about Full-time Employment (FTE) roles Or just come by to hang out with us and chat! What … Continue reading