April 2021
The Comprehensive Guide to Creative Internships
For many creatives, internships are their entry point into their chosen field. Landing the perfect creative internship can be as competitive as the job itself, and the rewards in terms of professional contacts and a solid jump start to your resume are great. But what can you expect when it...
Higher Ed and the Creative Job Market
The decision to pursue higher education shouldn’t be taken lightly. In many countries, it’s a huge financial commitment. Many creative people who are aiming for careers in design or programming may wonder whether such a commitment is necessary for the jobs they want. There’s no easy answer to this question....
March 2021
Tips for Building a Design-Driven Organization
Building good products is no longer enough. To stand out against the competition, companies have to present experiences that entice users and solve their problems. Attempting to accomplish this without design thinking is like trying to play darts blindfolded. Design thinking centers the user from the earliest stages of a...
5 Signs You Should Be Looking for Another Job
Everyone experiences the occasional slump at work. But how do you know when the slump isn’t temporary and you’ve outgrown the job? For creatives particularly, mood and attitude is a huge indicator. Passion is a big part of why creatives get into their fields in the first place, so when...
How to Land Your First Creative Job
Entering the job market can be challenging, especially in today’s web-focused world. As remote work continues its upward trend and companies search for innovations to stand out against the competition, unique and skilled creatives are in ever greater demand. The good news is that you don’t have to have decades...
Your Guide to Protecting Data in the Workplace
Data is the new oil. By some estimates, the data created on the internet each day numbers in the quintillions - that’s seventeen digits of information, and a significant portion of that is generated by users and sent to companies for free. Businesses use this data to chart user preferences,...
Will AI Replace UX Designers?
Artificial intelligence is one of the most exciting areas of developing technology. While it might seem like science fiction or the distant future, AI is already here and some of the biggest names in tech are workshopping automated products for everything from self-driving cars to photo editing software. But...
10 Signs of Low Employee Morale
Keeping tabs on job morale is the best way to retain and motivate employees and make the company a better place to work overall. Many companies are still mystified by the idea, causing them to miss some of the telltale signs that the work atmosphere is going sour. Employees become...
