February 2019’s Roundup
2019 seems to be the year where companies are introducing new ways for their teams to work efficiently, as well as using new technologies to reach their customers. Here are some articles that got us excited during February about how we do work at Avenue.
Don’t lose your mind at work
The myth that you have to work 24/7 to get to the top is crap. Basecamp founder Jason Fried explains the approach his company has successfully taken to actually achieve work/life balance nirvana.
Awesome Reality
Check out how brands like Warby Parker and Sephora are allowing users to try-on their products, with meaningful implementations of AR.
Content First Approach in Design
From UX Planet, this is a fantastic article outlining the benefits of starting the design process with a Content-first approach.
How to communicate when designing remotely
We love the tips this article gives around the importance, and right communication methods needed when working with remote teams.
Mastercard just launched a sonic logo
Linkin Park are among a group of musicians and artists who have collaborated to create a ‘sonic brand identity’ for Mastercard. So now you can both see and hear MasterCard through its new sonic branding.
Feedback That Counts
From ‘Mind & Momentum’, this article outlines some great tips on how to collect better feedback from users.
How to write the perfect error message
Some great tips here in how to present useful Error Message’s to vastly improve user experience.
The Next Wave of ‘Unicorn’ Start-Ups
The next wave of start-ups are focussing narrow and deep, meaning niche software firms are going to be the next Unicorns.
10 million monthly Pinterest views
Last month, we hit some really nice milestones on our Inspiration Grid Pinterest Account. We reached 215,000 followers and a whopping 10 million page views monthly. This got us thinking about other interesting ’10 million’ related stats. Did you know that Australians, unfortunately, use 10 million plastic straws a day? Or that MC Hammer’s “Please Hammer, Don’t Hurt ‘Em” has sold 10 Million copies? Anyway, we think you’ll find something pinteresting (sorry not sorry) on Inspiration Grid’s Pinterest account.
