We take so much of our audio experiences for granted. Our ears warn us of an approaching vehicle or can listen to the melodic tones of an orchestra. We can detect strange sounds that make us cringe or we hear a joke that makes us laugh. This fascination with audio…

When collective small design changes equal something bigger than itself. — With the recent launch of our new website, skalar.no, we wanted to share some of the improvements we made to the experience and design of our brand to better position us for the future. The design goals of our website was three-fold: The website needed to be easy to edit. With today’s fast-paced and evolving world, we knew…

Design touches each of us in our very existence on this Earth. — From the physical objects we interact with, to the screens and interfaces begging to be tapped and touched, we are in a new age where there is no shortage of stimuli to keep our brains engaged (or possibly even overwhelmed). As humans designing digital experiences for other humans, understanding key…

Knowing who you’re making a specific design for is crucial when it comes to creating useful, delightful, and simple user experiences. Enter personas: fictional characters created based on research and data from defined criteria within the target user group. This analytical focus leads to clarity on the desires, needs, behaviours and goals of the user. It is also a helpful exercise, because it can assist in stepping out of your own headspace, and really think and be the end user.

As CO2 levels continue to rise, no matter which field you work in, sustainability and clean energy practices are becoming a top priority for everyone. As User Experience (UX) or User Interface (UI) designers, we too have our part to contribute through our designs ensuring that our creations are more eco-friendly thus benefiting our planet positively. — Most designers never give much thought about the technology and software used to create content, wireframes, or brand identities. Yet, the intense use of our computers, smartphones, and tablets all leave a carbon footprint on our planet. …