“We combined design and tech from the start”

Amsterdam, Jun 20th, 2019

GRRR is one of the first Dutch creative digital agencies to unite design and technology, seeking innovation and originality. Their team consists of strategists, designers and developers who seek to make a positive impact on the world. We talked to Communications & Marketing Manager Jim Driesen, to learn more on their main areas of focus and the agency’s development over the last years.

Celebrating Creative Excellence at ED Awards

The 12th edition of the European Design Awards took place in Warsaw, to recognize outstanding and deserving work in the fields of print, web and exhibition design, illustration, packaging, mobile apps and motion graphics, with a total of 40 available categories. The event was hosted by British stand-up comedian Dane J. Baptiste and featured people from 20 different European countries.

“Consistency is key to a strong brand identity”

Copenhagen, Mar 12th, 2019

Copenhagen-based agency Granyon, has been working with companies on defining and designing their brands for a number of years. We talked to brand specialist Lea Thagaard Thomsen, to find out what branding entails and how it needs to evolve. “A brand identity is not just a logo and a colour,” she warns “You need to create a system, a visual language and imagine it in movement.”

“We strive to instil a robust creative culture in our agency”

New York, March 7th, 2019

Being at the helm of MAXBURST agency doesn’t stop CEO Andrew Ruditser of following his team’s creativity building process. Founded in 2007, MAXBURST can be considered a seasoned agency with a wealth of project under its belt. Find out the key steps that Andrew shared for sustainable creative outputs and products.

“As SuperHeroes, we love helping brands fly”

Amsterdam, Feb 21st, 2019

Founded in Amsterdam but now also with offices in New York, SuperHeroes is a creative ad agency with the mission to save the world from boring advertising. Among its diverse staff, we found creative Babo Schokker, who spoke to TIA on the design process at the agency, the key to create a successful campaign and explained how to deal with challenges.

Awwwards celebrate digital thinkers in Amsterdam

The most visited digital design awards platform in the world, holds every year conferences in iconic cities across the globe. This month, the Awwwards Conference took over Amsterdam, where innovators, designers and digital thinkers discovered trends and new technologies – with some agencies even getting awards.

“UX designers must be a bridge between future users and developers”

Lausanne, Feb 13th, 2019

With headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland, Coteries Lab is a web-design agency that develops and markets digital products for corporates and startups. Co-Founder and Head of Design Sébastien Von Roth, took a look with us at their design process and explained what it means to be a great UX Designer.

Creativity, the art of ‘cross-pollination’

Sydney, Feb 6th, 2019

Though Pollen’s designs are crisp and thorough and nothing seems to be left to chance, the Sydney–based studio had to learn how to evolve with technology and its clients. “Our mission is to make meaningful impact by creating well considered digital experiences,” says Director Ross Gales, who gives us the inside track on the company’s UX design process.

10 UX Designers You Should Follow on social media

A new figure has arrived to revolutionize the conception and manufacture of the new products launched on the market. It is the UX Designer, responsible for thinking about the experiences that users will have as their efficiency and fun. What are the most inspiring UX Designers of the moment? We show you.

“We recognize talent and nurture it as best as we can”

San Francisco, Nov 28th, 2018

A key part of obtaining good results at an agency is thinking on your staff and Melissa Elza is well aware of that. Working as the Director of People in North America at Beyond, she puts a strong focus on motivating and developing talent while encouraging a creative culture in the office. On this interview, Elza describes the strategies implemented, while reviewing the agency’s main values and work strategy.

DIBI conference welcomed UX designers in Edinburgh

DIBI conference returned to Edinburgh for the second consecutive year under the theme “Freedom”, with an international lineup that included speakers from across the Unites States and Europe. DIBI allowed delegates to learn forward-thinking strategies from those who are shaping the future of the web.

“Open communication with clients is everything”

California, Oct 10th, 2018

Based in California, Vaylian Studios describes mainly itself as creators and storytellers, working with VR experiences and AR applications. In an interview with TIA, Greg Glass, Director of business development at the agency, described his role and path so far, highlighting the importance that immersive design plays on their daily work.

Agencies opened their doors in Amsterdam at ADNIGHT

Digital agencies based in Amsterdam opened their doors for ADNIGHT, allowing dozens of visitors to get a sneak peek on how the magic is done. Visitors travelled around the city to see the work carried out at the agencies and meet their staff. From creative and design to film and music production, take a look at the agencies that we visited.

London celebrated the best of design

A citywide event, the London Design Festival brought together designers and creative experts from around the world to promote London’s creativity, drawing in the country’s thinkers, practitioners, retailers and educators to a deliver a diverse celebration of design. More than 400 events and exhibitions took place in ten different design districts which offered a program of events, exhibitions, talks and tours.

Make people’s lives better through technological expertise

London, Sep 19th, 2018

From a tender age, David Olsan knew that working with technology was going to provide him with the creative outlet to realise his dreams. He is the Founder and CEO of Mars Spiders, London-based agency frequently acknowledged for its startling fast, focused and thorough approach. On this interview David recalls how he got started.

“Design is always driving the process”

Copenhagen, Aug 23rd, 2018

Based in Denmark, B14 is a design agency that works strategically with clients to create sophisticated and strong solutions. Managing a large part of the agency’s work is Rasmus Høymann Laursen, Partner and Head of design. On this interview, Laursen gave us an inside look on B14’s daily work, specifically on user experience design and the process and methods followed by the agency.

From Mad Men to Math Men: The Future of Dynamic Creative Optimization

Lisbon, Jul 12th, 2018

Codedesign’s Founder believes that Dynamic Creative Optimization is a huge breakthrough in the way brands and advertisers can delivering the correct message to a receptive customer. On this interview, Bruno Gavino talks about the evolution of DCO and the impact it might have for brands and marketers.

“Be thoughtful about what you create and where it goes”

New York, Jun 21st, 2018

Design and technology firm Beyond, helps companies to create market value with design and tech-based products and strategies. One of the key players at the agency is Matthew Iliffe, who became Founding Partner in 2010 and since then, has head up creative and technology across Beyond’s different offices. On this interview, he describes his professional path and current role and the agency’s daily processes.

What to do if you fall in love with dynamic data

David Thomson, Founder Momentum Design Lab is a digital design agency driven to improve the human relationship with technology.

How to get the right talent for the ‘beyond the screen era’

Amsterdam, Apr 18th, 2018

Amsterdam-based Mirabeau, joined forces in 2016 with consultant company Cognizant and open its Digital Studio, one of the largest digital innovation and delivery centres in Europe. Gina van Berkel has been at Mirabeau for over two years. Upon graduation it was the recruiter job offers that caught her eye. So on this interview, we find out more about what it takes to hire the right talent.

It’s all about solving problems with design, technology and people

New York, Mar 15th, 2018

With offices in London, New York, San Francisco, Mountain View and Austin, Beyond is a design and technology ideas company. Since 2011, Matt Basford is the General Manager in New York’s office. Matt describes what it means to be a leader, shares his insights on talent creation and explains how to manage the agency’s culture.

“Brand Strategy incorporates the best of the account and creative camps”

New York, Mar 5th, 2018

Boasting a track record that can speak for itself, Ruckus has successfully completed hundreds of projects and been featured on prominent media outlets. Ryan Gerhardt, Director of Copy and Strategy, describes what it means to be a Brand Strategist and the key features behind the role. And at the same time, he reflects on the future of digital marketing.

“If you don’t base your design on user research, you are doing it wrong”

Cape Town, Feb 28th, 2018

Platinum Seed creates digital products, platforms and brand experiences to connect consumers and brands in a completely entire new way. A key part of that process is Ally Behr, Design Director at the agency, and on this interview she provides details on how the agency works its design along with some tips on how to achieve a great one.

“Clients forgot that content is the King”

Riga, Feb 20th, 2018

WARP is a creative coding and spatial design studio started by Reinis Adovičs, who now fulfils the role of Technical Director. Based in Riga, Latvia, the agency works range from custom web applications to real time interactive installations both in web and physical space. Reinis talks about the challenges of being an storyteller and how to create remarkable content engaging with clients.

“Design has to solve a specific need of its target audience”

Barcelona, Feb 14th, 2018

BREU is an award winning digital design agency founded and headed by Alícia Gómez. The agency creates and enhance brand identities for companies and institutions, aiming to discover the values behind each project and their personality. On this interview, Alicia gives an inside peak on the daily work at the agency, focusing on User Experience Design and how to guarantee Quality assurance.

Enjoy Digital relaunches brand as revenues increase

Strengthening its position as one of the north’s leading independent integrated digital agencies, Enjoy Digital has seen revenues rise from £2.3m to £2.9m at the end of its financial year. The growth is a result of a series of new business wins and a continued effort to expand and develop its service offering.

DPDK awarded for new 7UP website

In collaboration with PepsiCo, creative agency DPDK recently unveiled the new Dutch website for the soda brand 7UP, having already received awards from three competitions because of its innovative and […]

Wildebeest builds creativity day-in-day-out

Los Angeles, May 4th, 2017

For Ran Craycraft, the discovery process includes letting the person who seems to grasp the idea of a project the least, lead the discussion. This way insures that all angles are looked into.

David Martin answers Fantasy’s design ‘what if’ questions

David Martin, Founder and CEO Fantasy is the world famous award-winning UX and UI Design Agency since 1999 with offices in New York and San Francisco.