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December 16, 2024

A Multi-Faceted Approach to the Rivals Brand Refresh

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Refreshing your company’s brand is more than just updating your logo. Refreshing your brand requires multiple layers of design and development to create a strong brand identity that can be implemented across platforms consistently and reliably.

When Rivals decided to refresh the branding on their website, mobile apps, and social media accounts, Grio knew that multiple design elements would be needed to carry the design across platforms. Grio worked with Rivals to establish their digital design goals, and then the Grio team worked tirelessly to bring Rivals’s vision to life.

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November 25, 2024

Five Ways to Use a Rebrand to Grow Your User Base

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We’ve all seen the evolution of company branding in consumer products that we use and love. From logo and typography updates to full-scale platform changes, refreshing a brand is necessary for keeping up with emerging trends and keeping a product feeling fresh. However, most people don’t realize that there are other benefits to the periodic rebrand.

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November 11, 2024

The Ins and Outs of Managing a Large-Scale Project

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Managing a large-scale project, especially one that extends across platforms or mediums, can be challenging. Large-scale projects require multiple team members across departments and organizations to all work in sync. It is, therefore, important to identify and mitigate potential challenges early in the process to keep the project on track and under budget. 

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October 16, 2024

The Six Keys of Quality Assurance

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Gain confidence in your software with quality assurance

No matter how good your software development team is, every software build comes with bugs. Whether it’s an error in the code or an overlooked redirect, each mistake leads to frustrations for both developers and users. 

That’s why Quality Assurance (QA) is so important. QA, the process of rigorously testing, fixing, and enhancing your software, gives you the confidence that you’re releasing the best possible product. In today’s competitive market, QA helps you deliver software that exceeds user expectations from the get-go. 

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August 23, 2024

Talks to Watch: Figma’s Config 2024

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Each year, Figma hosts Config, a community-focused space for learning, sharing ideas, and celebrating craftsmanship. The 2024 conference, held on June 26 and 27, 2024, featured over 75 speakers and more than 50 sessions that covered a myriad of design-related topics.

Mike Mulvey, Creative Director with Grio, attended Config 2024 and is here to share his feedback on the best talks at the conference:

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July 3, 2024

GRŌ Your Offerings with AI Integrations

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In June 2024, Grio launched the GRŌ app: an AI gardening assistant for novice gardeners. The GRŌ app was an excellent way for us to understand the full extent of AI’s capabilities while identifying pitfalls and limitations to avoid on future projects. 

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June 21, 2024

Introduction to AI Ethics

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As software teams, we are starting to implement and integrate AI into more of the projects we complete. From chatbots to virtual assistants, AI is becoming an integral part of the web and mobile user experience. As a result, it’s important that we understand not only the capabilities of AI, but also the legal, philosophical, and political ramifications of its use. 

In this blog post, we will explore the philosophy, policy, and governance defining current thinking about ethics in AI.  

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May 7, 2024

6 Ways to Save Money on App Development

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Six Ways to Save Money on App Development

It’s no secret that a custom software solution can come with a hefty price tag. But before you let the fear of the bottom line stop you from turning your innovative idea into the next big software success, let’s look at ways that the right development could help you cut costs while still delivering the perfect product. 

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April 2, 2024

8 Things to Look For When Hiring A Software Development Agency

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In today’s competitive business market, the ability to evolve quickly is paramount for success. When you encounter a new challenge and need to staff up quickly or find a solution that is outside of your team’s typical wheelhouse, hiring a software development company like Grio can be the perfect solution.

Hiring a software agency can save you time, money, and headaches and set your company up for long-term success. But, before you invest in your newest venture, how do you ensure that the team you’re hiring is the best one for the job?

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