Insights
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.
The pivotal role of user interface and user experience in industrial manufacturing
Lead Designer James Byun shares insights into how UI/UX design is reshaping the industrial manufacturing landscape, turning complex systems into user-friendly tools.
A day in the life of the QA Engineers at OXD
Discover how OXD ensures great user experiences that meet our clients’ highest standards. Jim Peers, our awesome Quality Assurance (QA) Manager, unveils how his QA team works and the critical role they play in software development.
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. QA Manager Jim Peers explains why including QA testing in your digital project is worth the cost.
How to conduct design research with compassion
In the wake of personal tragedy, designer Jacqueline Antalik practices deeper patience and compassion for research participants.
Three common content migration mistakes, and how to avoid them
Reap the benefits of a successful content migration with these three recommendations.
Your website is not your brand
OXD’s Design Director Kallie Ashenden discusses the importance of a holistic brand approach when it comes to your website.
Toddler-first usability testing
Four observations made from watching a two-and-a-half-year-old use an iPhone.
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.
Illustration: the overlooked design principle
How can illustration help improve the way users experience your product? An OXD Designer explores the question.
Four easy tests to determine if your website is accessible
OXD's QA Manager and web accessibility expert Sophie Repussard shares four simple tests to help you evaluate your website’s accessibility.
Pokémon GO: a great example of safe, ethical children’s entertainment.
Creative Director Wil Arndt gives Pokémon GO four out of five stars when it comes to meeting high ethical standards for kids entertainment.
Thinking ahead: the evolution of content management—the decoupled CMS
Learn about the benefits of decoupled content management.
How to plan for a smooth replatforming to Drupal 9
Replatforming your legacy CMS to Drupal 9? Software Developer Christine Pan shares some tips to help you avoid the common pitfalls.
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.