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I’m an avid reader. For a long time now, my primary source of information has come in the form of newsletters. The main advantage of the newsletter format for me is that I can surround myself with information sources I trust. This approach makes it easy to organize the content I’m interested in. Of course, […]

There is a commonly held misconception that fast decisions are not good decisions. A mentality that believes adding layers of management, oversight, meetings, reports, and committees, will ensure better decisions. In reality, it leads to throwing random thoughts at assumed problems and sending departments in opposite directions in search of ghosts. When we think of […]

Learn what user testing methods are right for you during your stage of product development User Testing is an integral part of the product development process and can save thousands of dollars when implemented correctly. Throughout the development lifecycle, product owners can often feel stuck when trying to imagine all the quirks a user needs […]

This is the first part of a two-part article dedicated to the design work principles I found to improve my work and ease collaboration with developer teams. I am by no means someone to preach and spread wisdom, I am still reading and informing myself, trying to find what works best, and make decisions to […]

A few weeks ago while interviewing a developer for Codelitt, I asked if he had any questions for me. He only had one, “Would I be the one creating the design?” He may have thought that my video froze because it took me a while to realize that he was being serious. I was sitting […]

What is UX Design? User Experience Design (aka UX) has been around for almost 30 years, but it wasn’t until the first generation of Apple products hit the market that UX made a giant leap in awareness. At that time, there was a gap when it came to describing how a person felt when they […]

Some weeks ago I asked a few of the Codelitt team members a simple question: “What is UX?” I was happy that no one shied away from answering, and the difference in their responses was incredible: Engineers focused their answers in very pragmatic areas that all revolved around friction and how to reduce it. The […]

New to working remotely? As more teams are adjusting to a remote work policy, it can be difficult to carve out a defined space and work schedule. Here at Codelitt, we’ve mastered the art of working from home while balancing our home life. Here’s our top 4 tips for maximizing your day, especially if you’re […]

In the design world, it’s all about creating delightful, intuitive experiences. This is much easier said than done! For a technology company, there’s a lot to consider when looking at the difference between: The “Why” – What are the business reasons for creating a new product? And the “How” – How are the end users […]

Hey Vicky! Thanks for taking the time to chat with me! You’re Codelitt’s Chief Design Officer, but of course you’re much more than that. Tell me about yourself! Let’s see. Well I always start saying that I’m originally from Argentina but live in the UK which explains my insane accent that no one can really […]

UX Design is the process of enhancing user satisfaction with a product by improving the usability, accessibility, and pleasure provided in the interaction between the user and the product. Let’s build on this definition. At its core, UX is really about ensuring that a user finds value in what’s being provided to them. So what […]

Introduction The process for building, selling and leasing properties has changed over the last few years. No matter what part of the real estate industry you’re in – land, residential, commercial or industrial – every sector has been doing some extreme heavy lifting to catch up with digitization. But 2020 has radically changed the perspectives […]

Debunking the myth. I hate to burst your bubble, but design has never been about making things pretty. I’m lying, I love to burst that bubble. This misconception has been around since ancient times and, unfortunately, it’s still present. What designers do, what designers always have done, is give form to things by shaping abstract […]

When people first learn about product design, they are introduced to: UI – the product’s overall look and feel UX – the user’s overall experience/interaction with the product. But there is a key skill that is often overlooked that saves your team time, money, and additional work in the long run: User Testing! User Testing […]

Hey Kaio! Thanks for taking the time to talk with me about your journey! To start, why don’t you tell me about yourself! I’m originally from Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil but currently live in a small city called Palmas. Well it’s small by Brazil standards, it’s no São Paulo (12 million people) – there are about […]

Since Codelitt’s founding in 2013, we’ve always been dedicated to keeping our team globally and remotely distributed. This means that our focus is and always has been to work with talented and passionate people from around the world, regardless of their location or time zone! Working across 10+ countries and multiple time zones can pose […]

Codelitt has worked on hundreds of projects across various industries. When I mention that to a prospective partner, more often than not I get this follow up question, “So what have you done in the [insert their industry] sphere?” And it makes sense! In wading through the sea of potential partners that you can pick […]

So you can’t decide if you’ll go off-the-shelf or custom-made? Regardless of your budget or the amount of past implementation scars you can proudly flash, it is never an easy decision for an IT leader. Onboarding a new system is always going to impact processes and people across your company. Both options have pros and […]

Wireframes are critical for a successful and well-designed website or application. The easiest and most efficient way to start is by using a pen and paper or a large whiteboard. At this stage, interface elements and screens can look very rough, but they allow designers and people from other departments to come together and quickly […]

I don’t know anyone that truly enjoys going to the doctor. For most people scheduling an appointment means that something is not only wrong, but it’s gotten to the point where action must be taken. Similarly, companies like to manage their own organizational health themselves for the most part. Just as a patient might say, […]