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 … 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
Kids are pretty easy to buy presents for during the holiday season. With the hottest toys being advertised heavily during cartoon commercial breaks, chances are you can’t go wrong buying the trendiest of toys for the little ones. But what about buying gifts for friends, significant others, and adult family members? The struggle to find … 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
A recent article by Fast Company lays out survey information by O’Reilly Media’s 2016 Design Salary and Tools Survey. Fast Company reveals the nitty gritty, and sometimes not so pretty details. Here’s an overview of the survey: The median income of designers in the U.S. is $99,000 a year. Designers in California earn the most, … Continue reading
Design can be as frustrating as it is rewarding. You might be pulling out your hair trying to work through design solutions, or wishing you were anywhere else but in the office facing a blank screen. If that’s the case, laughter is always the best medicine. Here are some funnies to get you through the … Continue reading
The title is bound to get your attention. It got ours when we discovered this video by digital agency, Squareweave, on YouTube. As funny as the title is, there is also substance behind the phrase, “The user is drunk.” The principals behind good User Experience and User Interface design are all here in this clip—the designer … Continue reading
© MARTINA DALTON, Designer, Allovus Design UX Designers are in big demand these days. Luckily for Allovus, we have Steve Godfrey on our team. What makes Steve so special? He is the ultimate problem solver. “The ability to problem-solve is really at the core of good UI and UX design,” Steve says. “I like the … Continue reading
© STEVE GODFREY, UX Designer, Allovus Design First, a bit of simplified visual history. In the beginning, there was Graphic Design. Graphic Designers could make logos and designs that appeared on things. Cave dwellers did great wildlife symbols that told stories. Aztecs had terrific graphic symbols that look good on T-shirts to this day. Monks with specialized … Continue reading
UX DESIGNER|APPLICATION DESIGN. Allovus is looking for great UX Designers with experience in product research, information architecture and interaction design to create well-functioning corporate websites, software applications, or consumer electronics devices. The UX Designer should be able produce user requirements specifications, users (personas), storyboards, scenarios, flowcharts, design prototypes, design specifications, information architecture, interaction design, and … Continue reading