As the days become shorter and August draws to a close, the reality that summer is about to end is setting in. But don’t worry! There are still a few great art exhibits you can catch before fall arrives. Inspiration is something that every artist needs to fuel their own creativity. From digital to traditional …
It’s always fun to learn and connect with other design professionals. Check out these upcoming AIGA Seattle events. You’ll learn some cool stuff and meet some cool people. Be sure to visit their site on a regular basis to stay in touch with Seattle’s vibrant design community. When Thu, Aug 16, 2018 6:00 PM–10:00 PM …
Last September, Allovus expanded into the upstairs studio in our Gig Harbor building. With the company continuing to grow, the newly acquired and updated space provided the room to accommodate everyone. More room means more studio space, more space for entertaining, and perhaps the most needed element—more conference rooms. Our old studio had a limited …
What’s your number? This was the question every Allovus employee was asked over the past few weeks. But this “number” does not refer to what you might think. It actually refers to the number of planet earths each person uses in relationship to how they live day-to-day. After taking an online test to assess their … Continue reading
In our previous post, UX Cake: avoid the sharks, we talked about the UX Cake live podcast event co-sponsored by Allovus. The discussion covered how to prevent your UX review from getting derailed by “sharks.” UX Cake is produced by Amplify Alliance, a UX coaching firm, and hosted by Leigh Allen-Arredondo. Leigh is a co-founder of … Continue reading
Picture this: you’re in a meeting giving a review regarding a UX/design project you’re working on for a company. About halfway into your review, members of the meeting start attacking the details. They’re asking a ton of question and not letting you get a word in edgewise. Soon, they have critiqued your work and have … Continue reading
If you’ve ever seen the television show The Office, you’re probably familiar with the crazy antics of Michael Scott and the rest of the Dunder Mifflin staff. You may have thought to yourself “How does someone even find themselves in these types of situations?” Well, here at Allovus we like to keep things exciting and … Continue reading
Have you ever been asked the age-old question: “What are your biggest strengths and weaknesses?” in a job interview? This question can be difficult to answer without an in-depth understanding of yourself. By taking a personality test like Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator or Gallup CliftonStrengths, employees, employers and students alike can gain crucial insight into personal … Continue reading
The school year has ended, and design graduates are pouring out of colleges and universities everywhere, ready to compete for a coveted design job. What does it take to make yourself an outstanding candidate for a career in design? Allovus Creative Recruiter Miranda Wilimczyk was recently asked by Karen Gutowsky-Zimmerman, professor of the Visual Communications … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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