Green Tech.
At Mäd we're committed to making our in-house tech and operations more green—one step at a time.
Rosavid Ek
45 posts
A Sanity Check.
In product design and software development, a sanity check is a method of quickly and easily spotting fundamental logic and usability flaws without getting bogged down in rigorous test cases and documentation.
Convergence.Tech.
Discover how we were able to help a Canadian professional service firm launch their new website in two weeks.
Designing Without Content Is Like Tailoring Without Measurements.
When you lead your design with content, you lead your design with confidence. Discover how a Content-Led Approach is a path to ensuring concise, fluid, and cohesive designs.
Canadia Bank Mobile App.
Consistency across all mediums is important to brand strategy. Discover how we redesign Canadia Bank's app in tandem with their new website.
The Importance of FTU (First Time User) Experience.
Paying attention to the experience of first-time users is the key to achieving longeivity.
re : edge.
To celebrate a decade of design, we collaborated with re : edge to revitalize their web presence and showcase their influential works over the years.
Journey Mapping.
We discuss how Journey Mapping is used to provide a bird's eye view of a user's process to accomplish their goals.
Storyboarding.
We discuss how storyboarding helps designers immerse into the users world in order to develop products or services that address their needs and pain points.
User Personas.
We discuss how personas can help create an accurate representation of key audience groups.
Design Hypothesis.
A method that allows for an idea to be put to test in order to uncover the root cause of an outcome.
Fingertip™️ Website.
Discover how we helped our long-standing client at JLC digitize their supply chain management in line with their ethos: Smart. Simple. Efficient.
Solution Sketching.
We discuss how a simple sketching exercise can be used to align team communication prior to the prototyping phase of a project.
Cognitive Walkthrough.
A quick and easy method to identify common problems when users aren't immediately accessible.
Heuristic Evaluation.
We discuss a useful method to discover large usability problems at speed without additional research.
Hopes and Fears.
Akin to establishing anti-goals, mapping out fears alongside hopes can be an invaluable exercise for project management.
Stakeholder and User Interviews.
The human-centric approach is crafted with genuine data from your target audience. This interview methodology is highly advantageous for aligning your path to growth, and success.
Dot Voting.
A method to facilitate better group decision making, which in turn leads to action through considered consensus.
Website Go-Live Guide.
In the days and weeks leading up to the website launch for customers, it's important to ensure the following checks are done for a smooth and timely Go-Live.
Why Designers Should Learn To Code.
Weighing in on the contemporary dual-skilled discussion, we outline why we're in favour of designers that code.
5 Web Trends for 2021.
Keeping up with trends is important. The changing of trends happens so gradually. It's only when we're immersed in the new season that we start to notice the outdated appearance peeling underneath what we once viewed as 'trendy'.
The Interconnectedness Between UX & UI.
UI is a part of UX. To discuss UI vs UX is to disregard the interconnectedness of the two very interconnected systems.
Win Without Pitching.
Despite its norm and status, we believe the pitch has no place in the creative industry. Stars simply do not audition.
An Interview with Anne Gerssen.
Our team at Mäd continues to grow. Today we caught up with our new UX Design Lead to discuss user experience as a craft.
Diverse Perspectives.
From how to equally slice a cake into 6 pieces in 3 moves, to how to arrange and alternate a row of full and empty 6 glasses in 1 move. Find out how a diverse perspective is the glue to effective teamwork.
Neumorphism.
When UI meets Print, we get Neumorphism. An up and coming design trend that pushes the boundary of realism to the limit.
1% Carbon Removal.
Everything we do now removes carbon. Discover how our new initiative to change the world, for the better, 1% at a time.
Work Deeply.
Deep work is easier said than done. From building a eudaimonia machine to choosing a scheduling philosophy, to making a grand gesture; find out how the greatest humans integrate deep work into their lives.
Two Types of Decisions.
Decisions don't have to become dilemmas. When we're aware of our decision-making process, we can save ourselves from the trap of indecision.
Explaining (MSA) Master Service Agreement.
No more re-review or re-negotiation on approved contractual terms. Master Service Agreements (MSA) streamline contracts to new levels.
KPI Dashboards With Google Sheets.
Data visualization made simple. A guide to setting up a KPI dashboard using Google Sheets.
The Pomodoro Technique.
Discover how we at Mäd stay the course in the era of information overload that is bound to throw anyone off course into the procrastination rut.
When Your Meeting Could Be An Email.
Although we are wired to find reassurance and security in face-to-face interactions, it doesn't make meetings any less time-consuming. Being able to spot when you can swap a meeting for an email can make all the difference.
™ vs ®.
In a world where everything can be copied, it's important to know about the art of trademarking.
Mäd Team: Kieran.
Meet the team behind the brand, and learn more about the humans in the Human Centric Design Agency.
Rose Apple Square.
We don't just help build websites, we help build a community. Over the years, we've been able to bring together influential industry leaders and fill our portfolio. Discover how we Make It Happen.™
Fastex.
Unpacking brilliant ideas is an exciting process, and the best ideas deserve repackaging with standout branding that'll help them accelerate growth.
Why a Content Calendar is Useful?
A content calendar is essentially a written schedule of what, when and where you plan to publish your content
4 Lessons from 4 Years of Mäd.
Mäd has just turned 4 years old in September 2020, and we're taking the time to look back and learn from key lessons and events in our time.
Mäd Team: Rose.
Meet the team behind the brand, and learn more about the humans in the Human Centric Design Agency.
Mäd Team: Lim.
Meet the team behind the brand, and learn more about the humans in the Human Centric Design Agency.
Aeon Specialized Bank.
What makes a bank website successful? Read our case study on Aeon Specialized Bank to find out more.
