Published in Envoy Design·Jul 8, 2020Designing a Mobile PlatformA couple of months ago, we shipped a brand new mobile platform at Envoy. This was timed with a rollout of our new brand and a comprehensive workplace platform. This release was the culmination of a process that was a couple years in the making. There were highs and lows…Mobile9 min readMobile9 min read
Published in Transform·Jan 15, 2020Designing your digital product like a concept carAutomakers have been producing concept cars for over 80 years — starting with the 1938 Buick Y-Job. The Buick Y-Job featured the first iteration of power operated hidden headlamps, electric windows and even flush door handles. …Design5 min readDesign5 min read
Published in Envoy Design·Oct 3, 2019Stop relying solely on static prototypesRecently, I’ve noticed a bit of an alarming trend within the product design community around the use of static prototypes. These types of prototypes are a great tool, but solely relying on them for making crucial product decisions can be a slippery path. …Prototyping4 min readPrototyping4 min read
Published in Envoy Design·Mar 25, 2019Saying goodbye to “Good enough”One of the great debates of any cross-functional product team is “are we ready to ship?” Design wants to get that last little pixel detail in, Engineering wants that extra bit of refactoring done, and Product wants it released to users. …Design Process3 min readDesign Process3 min read
Published in Envoy Design·Dec 4, 2018Redesigning the core Envoy experienceBack in 2013, the first version of Envoy visitor registration was built. Over that time there’s been a lot of incremental improvements made to the app, but the overall experience mostly remained unchanged. We were long overdue for a significant update — it was time for a redesign. First and…Design6 min readDesign6 min read
Published in Envoy Design·Aug 28, 2018Meet: Abby Beard, Content StrategistAbby first joined Envoy in 2015. She’s worn a lot of different hats but most recently been focused on content strategy. We recently sat down to chat about life in the early days of Envoy, the many things she’s learned, and her infinite interest in people. What do you want to state for the record about yourself? I’ve learned one of…Content Strategy4 min readContent Strategy4 min read
Published in Envoy Design·May 1, 2018Remote work at Envoy: How we design for collaborationFor the past few months at Envoy we’ve been interviewing designers to help grow our team. Through my discussions with these candidates, there’s one question I’ve been asked by almost every single one: Sooo, what’s it like being the remote designer at Envoy? While I’ve always been a remote employee…Design4 min readDesign4 min read
Published in Treble Apps·Feb 16, 2016Prototyping for MobileOver the past two years, the idea of prototyping mobile applications before jumping straight into code has really taken off. Many great prototyping tools have been introduced and designers have seen the vast potential in trying out their ideas before going to production. In early 2014 I started Treble with…Prototyping9 min readPrototyping9 min read
Published in Treble Apps·May 29, 2015Scotiabank on iOS: Adding Value to the Home ScreenThe home screen is the first thing a user interacts with when launching a mobile application. Most apps don’t take full advantage of this screen. The Scotiabank app is no exception as it provides little value and minimal detail. After logging in this is what you’re presented with: Front and…4 min read4 min read
Published in Treble Apps·May 5, 2014Cineplex on iOS: Making a Good App BetterCineplex theatres is one of the largest theatre chains in Canada, serving over 71 million guests annually. Just like any other large theatre chain, Cineplex has a feature-rich iOS app allowing customers to view showtimes, information, and buy tickets to any of the current blockbuster movies. The main objective of…3 min read3 min read
