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Codelitt is a remote-first digital product firm that specializes in UX design, development and strategy. During my time here, I’ve learned a lot about human nature and taken note of how my remote peers impressed me. Hopefully these insights are helpful to you! Alright, let’s get started! Communicate Ever wondered how to rally your colleagues […]

A changing industry These are interesting times for Real Estate. “Uncertainty” has become the mantra for industry analysts when asked what will happen in the coming months following the wake of a pandemic-fueled economic crisis. Nobody knows when or how the “new normal” is going to hit them. Yet, as tenants pause leasing decisions and […]

So you’re applying for a designer role at Codelitt, I can’t wait to meet you! After being part of more than a few rounds of hiring throughout the years, I put together a few pointers that candidates should be aware of: ALWAYS include a link to your portfolio. No matter how incomplete you think it […]

How implementing Design Systems affects the end users, the product team, and our partners We, humans, are creatures that love routines. We tend to build patterns in our lives. Even though you may aim to live outside your comfort zone, trying not to get caught up in the monotony of a routine is a routine […]

On my journey to becoming the CTO at Codelitt, I had the opportunity to experience what I now believe to be the #1 mistake of any new manager. Today I’m going to share one of my biggest failures as a leader and how important the experience was in helping me manage a much larger team […]

It’s often forgotten that graphic design revolves around communication. A visual way of communication, but communication nonetheless. There’s 4 things needed for successful communication: The Sender The Message The Medium The Receiver This applies to all types of communication, verbal and non-verbal alike. For a message to be successful (i.e. the sender is able to […]

The term ‘Product Owner’ (PO) comes from the agile methodology of software development. It represents the person in charge of taking the vision of a product and translating that into scope, features and priorities. In essence, the PO drives the direction of the product while staying true to the original goals, maximizing value and delivering […]

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 […]