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 … Continue reading
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
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
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? … Continue reading
If you’ve visited our website lately, you’ll have noticed we have a new look! “We wanted to clearly define what our company’s focus is and be intentional about the type of work we want to do moving forward,” Allovus Founder + Principal Hayley Nichols said. The challenge of the redesign stemmed from Allovus having … 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
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
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
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
Even though it’s summer, there are still events and opportunities for designers to learn more about their craft and to engage and network with other people in their field. Take advantage of this time to make new connections and learn new things for your next placement or project! AIGA Seattle Schmooze: July 2019 Thursday, July … 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
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
Do you keep current with the latest industry news and trends? If not, you may consider listening to podcasts. You can listen in your car, on the bus, or however you commute to work. By the time you get there, your brain will be bursting with new ideas, techniques, and strategies to try. Here are … Continue reading
It’s pretty much common knowledge that new year’s resolutions don’t produce good results. We all make them. But resolutions like “lose weight”, “be more productive”, “make more money”, etc., rarely produce the end results we are seeking. Why is that? One reason resolutions don’t work is because they aren’t specific enough. For example, the resolution … Continue reading