Choosing a color palette for a product comes down to one specific tenet… know your audience. Age groups, roles, the type of company the audience works for, or any other demographics make a big difference in what colors will attract them and keep them engaged with the product. When Allovus began working with Simplifi by …
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 …
Happy New Year to our network! Whether you’re a new follower or an old friend, we’re so glad you’re here. LinkedIn has quickly become our go-to platform for networking and referrals, and it can be an incredibly effective tool for job seekers. We have some big goals for 2023, many of which revolve around increasing …
Our Allovus Studio division is absolutely amazed by the talented designers we are lucky enough to call our own. UX Designer Shon Dempsey is one of those people—his diverse design background adds so much vitality to our inhouse team and the services we offer our clients. Allovus: Tell us about yourself! What is your background? …
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
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
Reach into the design grab bag to discover a few helpful tips! Design better forms UX Collective In this article by UX Collective, you’ll learn common mistakes designers make when creating forms and how to fix them. Learn the dos and don’ts for designing columns, label placement, check boxes, and more. Click here to read … Continue reading
Here are some current UX research tips brought to you by Nielsen Norman Group. User testing with sensitive data How to conduct user research for systems with confidential or otherwise sensitive data, for example in domains like healthcare or financial services, where it can be problematic to record screens or otherwise share the user’s information. … Continue reading
Has it been a while since you read an article on the craft of UX design? We’ve gathered some of the latest articles, news, and tips for one-stop reading. Get caught up with some current trends, information, and more. UI cheat sheet: text fields Buttons and text fields are probably the most used user inputs. … Continue reading
Just about everyone uses emoji when sending texts or posting on social media. Emoji express all kinds of sentiments—from love to anger, from head smacking to congratulations—there’s an emoji to display just about every emotion. A recent article in Medium highlights the Microsoft Emoji project and the designers who created them. Two of Allovus’ fabulous … Continue reading