Naming products and features isn’t something to be taken lightly. While a feature’s name may seem like a minor detail, it can have a big impact on how easily customers understand and use the software. Take, for example, Simplifi by Quicken. Their mission is to help their customers easily track, update, and forecast their personal … Continue reading
When Allovus Studios first met with Quicken in the fall of 2019, the company was looking for design partners to help them update their user workflows and branding experience for their product Simplifi. Simplifi is an app which helps users reach their money goals with confidence. We first began our work with Simplify with a … Continue reading
Need inspiration before you start a new UX project? It’s always a good idea to take a look at what other companies are doing and to keep up with current trends. In this video, CEO and Product Strategist Jonathan Courtney from AJ & Smart shares his 3 favorite free resources for UX inspiration. “These UX … 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
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
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
As professional designers, there are lots of things to consider when showing our portfolios. Even seasoned UX designers wrestle with how to present their work in a way that catches the attention of hiring managers. AIGA Seattle (American Institute of Graphic Arts) recently hosted an informative event called “The Space Between, a design director’s guide … Continue reading
With days getting longer and temperatures getting warmer, now is the perfect time for designers to switch their color palettes in preparation for the upcoming season. Spring is in full swing and summer is just around the corner. Twice-yearly, Pantone sets the tone for style with a brand new color scheme. According to Pantone, “The … Continue reading
When you’re searching for a new design opportunity, you scroll through dozens of open listings and reach-outs from recruiters. Some ask for senior designers, some for mid-level designers, and some for junior designers. But how do you know if you’re right for that position? Do you know what level you are? We talked with our … Continue reading
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 … 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
School buses are rumbling down the street, and coffeehouses everywhere are about to unleash their pumpkin spice lattes. The chill in the evening air is yet another signal that autumn is approaching. As designers, you’re thinking about the upcoming fall and winter. You’re mulling over how to switch gears and work the colors of the … 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
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
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