Can Artificial Intelligence Replace Human Designers?
By Jessica Murray
02.19.2019
With more and more small businesses and independent e-commerce vendors popping up there is a greater need for design, but not everyone can afford...
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Visual Design
The visual design of a product or an experience is not just the icing on the cake, it’s a fundamental part of the experience. Our collection of Visual Design blogs explores everything from visual and branding fundamentals and inspiration to commentary on what makes an engaging design.
An Accessible World
By Jessica Murray
04.17.2018
Accessibility has become a hot topic in the design world but how do we design for it? And how do we plan for it? In a diverse world like ours, we...
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Ontario Medical Association Responsive Web UX Redesign
By Jessica Murray
08.01.2017
OMA (Ontario Medical Association) works for medical professionals across Ontario representing their political, clinical and economic interests...
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Web Typography: Top Three Tips
By Siobhan Kennedy
04.20.2017
Have you ever come across a website with absolutely terrible typography? Chances are you didn’t stick around too long. Following some basic steps...
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Designing for Devices
By Athena Herrmann
01.24.2017
Creating a design that works well on desktops, tablets, and mobile devices is often seen as a daunting and intimidating exercise. Clients worry...
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What Does Your Brand Colour Mean?
By Jessica Murray
11.29.2016
The colour of a brand says a lot about who a company is. In this post, we'll explore the psychology of colour and how brands use it to create a...
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UX of Branding: How a User Focused Approach Can Benefit Your Brand
By Athena Herrmann
10.07.2016
Brand design and UX are often seen as distinct processes. In many companies, product teams handle a product’s user experience while the marketing...
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It’s Classic Penguin: Cover to Cover – A review
By Kostis Petridis
09.15.2016
Hi, I’m Kostis and I love books! I always need to know that there are at least three of them in my “To Read” list before I finish the one I’m...
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A Designer’s Book Shelf
By Jessica Murray
08.30.2016
I recently moved into a new apartment and while organizing my collection of picture books I naturally found a way to procrastinate and cracked...
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This Complex Washing Machine Reveals How NOT to Design Icons
By Michelle Brown
06.21.2016
A case study in what happens in the absence of good UX I was waiting for the elevator one morning when joined by a man I hadn’t seen before. The...
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How To Find The Perfect Stock Image
By Jessica Murray
06.14.2016
Searching for the right image can be tough. Here’s a few strategies to help… Images are a very important part of visual design but sometimes you...
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3 Design Trends on the Rise in 2016
By Siobhan Kennedy
03.15.2016
There are a few interesting design trends we’re keeping our eyes on this year. With spring fast approaching, this seems like a nice time to step...
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Difference Between a Design Template and a Page
By Athena Herrmann
03.02.2016
When engaging with a new or potential client, we find there is often confusion about the difference between a template and a page. We believe much...
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How do you know when it’s time to rebrand?
By Amanda Billark
02.16.2016
On February 2nd, popular ride sharing app Uber surprised everyone by unveiling their new brand. For a company who’s well known for controversy...
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Akendi’s Design Principles
By Fatima Kanji
01.21.2016
At Akendi, we use design principles when designing, conducting heuristic reviews or analyzing the results of a usability test. These design...
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