Insights
Digital Services and Products, Digital Transformation and Innovation, Human-Centred Design
Beyond components: How design principles transform design systems
Our Creative Director Wil Arndt explores how design principles serve as navigational tools that transform design systems from collections of components into strategic assets that drive successful digital transformation.
Digital Services and Products, Technology Solutions
Performance engineering: The secret to faster, more reliable applications
Slow applications don’t just frustrate users—they could cost businesses millions in lost revenue. Our Director of Software Development, Steve Ly, says the solution is to “Shift left”.
Digital Services and Products, Government Consulting, Technology Solutions
Innovative AI solutions for government that transform citizen services
From predictive flood warnings to systems that cut document processing times to our own work in government AI consulting, OXD Director of Software Steve Ly explains how AI is revolutionizing government service delivery.
Digital Services and Products, Government Consulting
Canadian governments are overdue on reducing the administrative burden of their services
Every frustrating form and confusing process erodes public trust. OXD Vice President and Partner Gordon Ross challenges Canadian governments to rebuild that trust by reducing administrative burden on citizens.
Digital Services and Products, Government Consulting, Technology Solutions
Establishing digital trust with verifiable credentials
Our Director of Software Development, Steve Ly, explores a world where proving your identity or qualifications is as simple as scanning a QR code, without revealing your personal details.
Digital Services and Products, Government Consulting, Technology Solutions
Public cloud hosting vs. private for modern government web applications
Understanding the trade-offs between private and public clouds is key when aligning with the stringent requirements of government applications. Our analysis breaks down the benefits, challenges, and tailored solutions.
Digital Services and Products, Digital Transformation and Innovation, Management Consulting
With great decisions comes great responsibility: The work of the Decider
Whether working in government or leading a Fortune 500 company, a clear process for decision-making is crucial. Wil Arndt, OXD’s Creative Director, explores why decision-making in organizations is so hard and how clarity and structure can help teams make better, faster decisions.
Digital Services and Products, Human-Centred Design, Technology Solutions
QA testing is worth the cost now to reduce risks later. Here are five reasons why.
Some companies try to streamline by leaving QA off, but at OXD we recognize that this approach is risky, and in the long view, costly. Our QA Manager explains why including QA testing in your digital project is worth the cost.
Digital Services and Products, Digital Transformation and Innovation, Government Consulting, Human-Centred Design, Management Consulting, Service Design
How to broaden your reach and reduce participant barriers with remote user research
UX Designer Winnie Ho shares how we worked out some of the kinks encountered with remote user research and virtual engagement.
Digital Services and Products, Human-Centred Design
Improving collaboration and design outcomes with empathy
Senior UX Designer Dave Kachman shares his key takeaways from Designing Together, by Dan Brown, including fundamental concepts that are applicable in almost any situation (not just design) to improve collaboration and navigate successful conflict.