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Why stakeholders matter when it comes to design

12/04/2018

Posted by Aqueduct

I used to think that design was about artistry. But now, I think design is about the blending of problem solving with …

Design

Why UX is the secret ingredient in brilliant product builds.

11/12/2018

Posted by Aqueduct

UX is on the tip of everyone’s tongues at the moment. At Aqueduct, it’s at the heart of everything we do. We’re …

Design, User Experience

5 MIN READ

3 reasons digital projects stall, and how to prevent them happening.

10/15/2018

Posted by Prash Menon

Digital projects are a lot like skyscrapers. They take a long time to build and are full of unexpected hurdles. Architectural terms …

News, Opinion, Tech

5 projects we can’t stop geeking out over

10/08/2018

Posted by Aqueduct

We love solving tough digital problems. Tricky, complex projects leave us with a warm, fuzzy feeling when they’re solved. And others are …

News, Opinion, Tech, Uncategorized

6 MIN READ

A cure for agile

10/01/2018

Posted by Aqueduct

On bigger projects, using scrum or Kanban creates rhythm and accountability. By pooling actions in a pipeline, you create a sense of …

News, Opinion, Tech

The problem with agile.

09/11/2018

Posted by Aqueduct

Lots of businesses send their team leaders on an agile course, only to have them return and fail to implement anything. …

Opinion

Is transparency the answer to project stall?

08/16/2018

Posted by Aqueduct

When it comes to tech projects, the tendency to work in silos still persists, even in self-declared ‘agile’ organisations and projects. …

Tech

7 MIN READ

The All New Tottenhamhotspur.com

07/11/2018

Posted by Aqueduct

To Dare Is To Do Tottenham Hotspur is putting fans at the heart of a drive to be one of the …

Monzo – The Faceless tech bank that “gets” its customers.

10/18/2017

Posted by Aqueduct

Yesterday it was announced that Monzo would be changing their policy on overseas cash withdrawals. I have noted a fair few …

2 MIN READ

Reviewed – Easyjets Sprinkles Pop-Up

10/02/2017

Posted by Aqueduct

Moving to a new country can be quite challenging, so I thought joining a facebook group for Dutch people in London …

Exploring Digital Pavements on Bird Street

09/18/2017

Posted by Aqueduct

London is a very exciting city for new technology. After researching digital and technical places worth visiting, Bird Street came up …

Opinion, Reviews, Tech

Co-creation – The what and the why

06/14/2017

Posted by Aqueduct

Digital technology, such as mobile devices has made it easier than ever for consumers to find similar products and services virtually …

Design, Opinion

2 MIN READ

Co-creating with the wolf cubs

05/31/2017

Posted by Aqueduct

A couple of weeks ago we travelled to Molineux for the first ever junior fan parliament (as a part of the …

Digital transformation isn’t about technology. Here’s why.

05/25/2017

Posted by Aqueduct

While the use of technology has become vital to remain competitive in all sectors of business, digital transformation is less about …

Opinion, Tech

2 MIN READ

Bye Bye UI

05/03/2017

Posted by Gareth James

In our monthly session with long-time client Lloyd’s we were talking trends, this month we looked at “disappearing User Interface” – …

Design, Opinion, Tech, User Experience

The business case for the personal touch: Read the report

04/27/2017

Posted by Aqueduct

The launch of Aqueduct’s new website is accompanied by a report detailing our latest thinking, titled Only Human, which you can …

News

On Carousels & Making Friends

03/02/2017

Posted by Aqueduct

During a recent site review, a client asked why I hadn’t mentioned their use of a carousel on the homepage. He …

Design

5 MIN READ

Sunderland AFC Website Re-Launch

03/02/2017

Posted by Aqueduct

In 2012, we and Sunderland AFC launched the first responsive club website in the Premier League. In 2016, we have broken …

News, Tech

12 MIN READ

Reviewing Performs’ DAZN – The Netflix of Sport

03/02/2017

Posted by Aqueduct

Last week, Perform group launched DAZN, an online service allowing people in Switzerland, Germany and Austria to watch a lot of …

Reviews, Uncategorized