Evolving Web

🎨 Last night we were pleased to host a busy and fun #RencontreDesignDeRétroaction in our office! It was a great turnout and the first #EvolveUX for about half of the audience. Thanks again to the wonderful speakers: 🔆 Rafael Suriani presented the new PixMob site; the audience loved the use of color in navigation and the striking videos. The website hit its mark, as everyone was wowed by the product that Rafael showcased so well. 🎵 Anna Chowattanakul shared a gamified music theory app, where learners have to identify the notes. EvolveUXers loved it and suggested introducing a learning stage, so users could practice on some exercises before testing their abilities. 🟢 Evolving Web’s UX Lead Thorgal Creuze presented the wireframes for a French-language school board in Ontario – and since it’s a current project, our whole team took notes on design and usability! 🇺🇦 💙💛 Karyna T. showed off her site for a by-invitation conference on the future of the great city of Mykolaiv (the conference is this Thur in Kyiv). It was a fantastic project aimed at telling the world about the conference and the hromada (municipality). Karyna’s holistic work as a government contractor included both digital and physical materials, along with the #BrandBook. One of the conference speakers is already asking Karyna to design their website! Our audience raved about the graphics, colors, and typography. The city is clearly in good hands. 🫶 🍁💙💛 Vladyslav Babenko presented the Hata na Mont Royal newest website. Yelyzaveta Kendzerska built it on #Webflow, and Vlad stepped in to help and make sure the design was responsive. The attendees suggested more navigation options and ways to highlight the striking video background.  💼 Last but not least, Manish Ramloll volunteered on the spot and showed us his portfolio, starting with a video game he recently worked on. Thanks for being game! ;) To spice things up 🌶️, we had the audience weigh in on the best presentation. Karyna won the popular vote and took home AirPod Pros as her prize! And Anna’s work came in as a close second. Sad you missed this? We host #EvolveUX regularly in Montreal and at conferences we attend. Watch this page to catch the next Toronto meetup in November, before our December EvolveDrupal Summit Toronto! #EvolveUX #ExpertDesign #WebDesign #UserExperience

#Toronto Folks! No plans for tomorrow yet? Then make sure to attend DrupalTO's meetup at CSI Spadina. You'll get to engage with the community while exploring how AI is shaping content management. Aidan Foster and Pierre Marcel are great speakers that you can learn a lot from. So don't miss out! 💧 💫 🙌 #Drupal #TorontoMeetup

🎨 #EvolveUX Montréal is on Monday! Clear your calendar if it looks cluttered 😉 and join us for a night of #RencontreDesignDeRétroaction on Oct 28. https://lnkd.in/dddyUgCD 🙌 It'll be another exciting design event at the Evolving Web office in Montreal. Seats are limited, so if you have snagged one and won’t make it - please release your RSVP into the world for someone else! Besides getting inspired by free beer and snacks, we’ll have an evening filled with creativity and innovation, featuring: 🎵 Anna Chowattanakul and her business partner’s mobile app for music theory learners 💙💛 Karyna T.’s site for a conference on the future of the great city of Mykolaiv 🔆 Rafael Suriani and his UX process in creating the PixMob site We at Evolving Web will also be asking for feedback on projects that are in the works! 🟢 UX Lead Thorgal Creuze will present a redesign for a French-language school board in Ontario 🟢 UI/UX Designer Elena Rodríguez has been redesigning a website for a US university campus hub that uses three different styles to connect with their audiences 🗓️ Date: Monday, October 28, 2024 🕐 Time: 6:00 pm (doors open at 5:30 pm) - 8:30 pm 🏢 Venue: 304 Rue Notre Dame E Suite 401, Montréal 💸 Cost: Free 👉 RSVP: https://lnkd.in/dddyUgCD

🤝 Our team had a great time connecting with partners Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia Gwinnett College, and The University of Georgia, and with Drupalers at #DrupalCamp Atlanta last week! 🎤 In case you missed it, here’s a quick overview of the #DCATL presentation by Daniel O'Connor: Web Design's Final Boss: Images? 🥵 It’s a common scenario: your deadline is fast approaching, and bugs are cropping up left, right and center. The hero banner is a disaster (forgive us, but it’s true). Your client is stressed that every image they upload in Drupal comes out with people’s faces cropped in half. The temptation is too real to add more hotfixes, more fields, and more convoluted instructions.🥵 ⭐ But what if instead we took a peek at the systems and concepts behind these elements? In a holistic and lasting approach, it’s all fixable with a combination of: ✦ Technology Solutions for Cropping: Drupal Focal Point, Drupal Image Styles, and native CSS/HTML techniques. ✦ Design Adjustments: Get rid of “pouring in” photo slots, “magic” photos, and text overlays. ✦ Content Strategy: Take careful stock of what the client already has, and continue building your team’s awareness of image guidelines. For more details, check out our upcoming blog post on the subject. But to get the full experience – and it is truly worth it – you will just need to catch Daniel at his next tour stop. At #DrupalCon Atlanta in March, perhaps? 😉

🗽Final call: get your ticket today for #EvolveUX NYC on Thur, October 24! Building security at Candid is strict but fair. https://lnkd.in/dYtdZsDC Network with designers, developers, products, and other creatives making some of the most interesting work in NYC! Over free beer and snacks, we'll get inspired by 3 fast feedback design sessions: 🖌️A showcase of fine UX/UI with Milli Malkan, 🖌️Object-oriented design in Evolving Web's work for a major art museum from Morgan Guegan, 🖌️ A review of our higher ed project from Kushneet Kukreja's PM perspective. Whether you’re a director or a student, join us for a fun night with a stellar view. It’s also a chance to share your insights and give feedback on designs (think design school critique in a safe space). And you can count on Maya Schaeffer to MC. 👉 We hope to see you there, but seats are limited! https://lnkd.in/dYtdZsDC

💧Acquia is making a splash later this week with an event full of keynotes, networking, and workshops. Evolving Web’s Maya Schaeffer and Ankrish Khanna will be there to connect the digital freedom dots with our Drupal thought leadership. #AcquiaEngage 2024 🍻 For an afterparty, consider our Oct 24 #EvolveUX event for creatives, marketers, and anyone interested in digital transformation at Candid (our partner since #EvolveDrupalNYC). RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/dYtdZsDC We’ll have complimentary beer and snacks to help take the work out of networking. For the main act, enjoy fast feedback design sessions*. Apply to present your current project with a stunning view, along with our Creative Director Morgan Guegan and multiskilled designer Milli Malkan. *In our #EvolveUX format, each presenter has 5 minutes to talk about their product: a new app, website, poster or anything related to UX/UI. To use the 5 minutes wisely, we encourage the presenters to highlight project challenges and jot down the feedback or suggestions from attendees. 🗓️ Date: Thursday, October 24, 2024 🕐 Time: 6:00 pm (doors open at 5:30 pm) - 8:30 pm 🏢 Venue: Candid @ 32 Old Slip, NYC 💸 Cost: Free RSVP as an attendee or presenter. Seats are limited and registration is mandatory due to building security: https://lnkd.in/dYtdZsDC

🍂 Montrealers, not RSVPing for #EvolveUX design gathering on Oct 28 is like putting off unpacking your winter gear in favor of staying in bed. Don’t let life pass you by! https://lnkd.in/dddyUgCD 🍻 Join us for one of the city’s cool design events at the Evolving Web office in Old Montreal! On top of networking and connecting, there’s a chance to present a project and refine your pitch with live user feedback. The format is inspired by design school, sure – but each event gathers business owners, artists and leaders around their shared passion for digital innovation. Make sure to sign up if you want to have a nice night with free beer and snacks. 🗓️ Date: Mon, October 28, 2024 🕐 Time: 6:00 pm (doors open at 5:30 pm) - 8:30 pm 🏢 Venue: 304 Rue Notre Dame E Suite 401, Montréal 💸 Cost: Free https://lnkd.in/dddyUgCD

Evolving Web is hosting EvolveUX NYC - Design & Digital Comms Meetup on October 24. Hope you can make it!

🗽New York City: location unlocked! October 24 will see us back at Candid for a networking event with #EvolveUX fast feedback design sessions, and we hope to see you there. 😍 https://lnkd.in/dYtdZsDC In our #EvolveUX format, each presenter has 5 minutes to talk about their product: a new app, website, poster or anything related to UX/UI. To use the 5 minutes wisely, we encourage the presenters to highlight the project challenges and jot down the feedback from attendees. Whether you’re a senior or a student, a designer or a product, join us for a fun night with a top view. Seats are limited! RSVP as an attendee or presenter: https://lnkd.in/dYtdZsDC 🗓️ Date: Thursday, October 24, 2024 🕐 Time: 6:00 pm (doors open at 5:30 pm) - 8:30 pm 🏢 Venue: Candid @ 32 Old Slip, NYC 💸 Cost: $10 🟦Speaking of events, submissions are still open this week: apply to present at EvolveDrupal Toronto on December 6! https://lnkd.in/dnVBQ-Ze

The Evolving Web team is heading south 🍑 to meet with partners like The University of Georgia, Georgia Institute of Technology, and Georgia Gwinnett College. We'll also attend the first Southeast camp since the pandemic hiatus, #DrupalCamp Atlanta at Innoppl Inc.! Can’t make it there? Message us to meet the team on Thursday at an exclusive dinner we are hosting. 🗣️ This year, we have this thought-provoking and practical presentation on the #DCATL schedule: 🎤 Web Design's Final Boss: Images? By Daniel O'Connor "In 2024 we have more web development tools at our disposal than ever before. Yet images on websites have never looked worse. Learn why images are the "final boss" of web design via a visual walkthrough of the many pitfalls of a modern Hero component. We'll analyze why some solutions fail, and consider a holistic choice that takes into account: ☝️Technology solutions to help with cropping  ✌️Mindful design adjustments that make our lives easier 👌A content strategy geared towards helping content editors feel in control" Catch Josh Linard, Ankrish Khanna, Jacqueline Hoerl Smoak, Bruna S., and Daniel O'Connor in person to talk about our projects. See you later this week!