And there are so many other things: voice-driven interfaces like Alexa and Siri that are moving us toward “conversation design” Google’s AMP (so many opinions on this) behind-the-scenes AI algorithms that allow us to create software capable of learning. We’re also digging into a more inclusive and empathetic design process, working these ideas into everything we do. And this falls right into the shift to amazing front-end frameworks like React and Vue.js, which allow us to think and build more modularly. Almost all our work involves building a design system or pattern library-even if the end goal is a web-based product or an ecommerce site. TEQ: Any particular tech trends that you are paying attention to at the moment?īC: The recognition that we need to be designing and building systems is absolutely changing everything right now. Plus, reaching a new network of talented designers and developers allows us to grow in a sustainable way. Pittsburgh is only a four-hour drive from our HQ in Dayton, Ohio, and the Pittsburgh tech scene is fantastic. So any new Sparkbox location has to have a solid tech scene for our team to learn from and pour into. TEQ: Why did you open a Pittsburgh office and how’s it been driving Sparkbox’s growth?īC: We care deeply about relationships and providing high-quality, nurturing environments that encourage our team to learn and grow. Most of our engagements involve helping our clients grow or build their teams while we help them build their products. We have a focus on content, user experience, ecommerce and custom software engineering, but also on education-hiring Sparkbox is an investment in your team. More specifically, we plan, design, build and improve websites and web applications. God may not have given us pinstriped suits and flashy smiles, but he sure as heck gave us the Midwestern work ethic and passion to help you build your business.TEQ: Give us the elevator pitch for Sparkbox.īen Callahan: Sparkbox builds things with web technology. Just targeted, solutions-oriented design and advertising. We're the type of firm that isn't satisfied with producing ho-hum work that fails to get noticed. From May 2001 to August 2001 (4 months) Design Intern Lodge Design From Lodge's website:Since 1998, we've been providing our clients with consistent and creative solutions to build long-term brand value. We love what we do, and we take pride in producing strategically creative work for our clients. From 2002 to 2005 (3 years) Design Intern Cabello Associates, Inc (Formerly Cabello Bodkin)From Cabello & Associates' website:We are a multi-disciplinary strategic design consultancy based in Indianapolis, Indiana. For over twenty-five years, we’ve contributed to the success of some of the world’s leading retailers. From 2007 to May 2011 (4 years) Graphic Designer Interbrand Design Forum From Their Website: Design Forum is the only consulting group that blends creative and strategic thinking within a multi-discipline business model, a singular approach that delivers remarkable results.In fact, our work has changed the shopping landscape. This presents unique challenges due to the decentralized nature of our many churches, but the results are a dynamic, growing, active church.Oversight over: print, web, environmental, and digital communications includes teaching classes, coordinating vendors and volunteers, some copy writing, and plenty of hands-on original design. Basically, we have large gatherings on the weekends (2500+ in attendance), 65+ small churches throughout the Miami Valley, and dozens of missions efforts throughout the world.My role at Apex is to educate and inform our membership, keeping them connected to all the various aspects of the church. From 2005 to 2007 (2 years) Communications Director Apex Community Apex Community Church is a network of community churches. In a startup, I was given the opportunity to wear many hats and expand from graphic design into product, package, and web design. Founded by entrepreneurs with background in the office product industry, we worked to build a brand and product line with European styling. Projects Director Sparkbox Dayton, Ohio AreaProject Manager & UX Designer Sparkbox From April 2011 to December 2017 (6 years 9 months) Dayton, Ohio AreaGraphic Design Director Innohaus Innohaus is a former startup product development company in Centerville, OH.
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