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Have you struggled with mismatched hires? In a world where skill friction cripples job market efficiency—costing billions and squandering human potential— Skillful.ly aims to disrupt the way companies hire by focusing on an individual’s skills and aptitude for a role rather than their ‘pedigree’. Studio Lore’s mission- To craft a brand identity as innovative as Skillful.ly's vision. Our Challenge- To bring out the focus on diversity and equity through design. Skillful.ly has been one of our 1st and now our longest clients. The relationship has grown from creating their brand identity from scratch to the latest iteration of their product. Witnessing their exponential growth has been immensely gratifying! From the foundational brand identity to the intuitive customer interface, every step mirrored the evolving needs of students and employers alike. We didn't stop at stunning designs; we designed a comprehensive design system that's as smart as it is beautiful, ensuring Skillful.ly not only stands out but leads the charge in revolutionizing employment. We loved every bit of turning friction into function; creating a platform where skills, not titles, shape the future of work. #Innovation #BrandIdentity #UserExperience

Hey LinkedIn! I’m working with a client on an innovation design thinking workshop, and we’re setting up user interviews to dig into how people handle feelings of overwhelm and overload in their daily lives. If you’re up for a quick 30-minute chat, your insights would be incredibly valuable in helping us design more effective solutions. Send me a message if you’re interested!

Showcasing My Product Portfolio!* I'm thrilled to share my product portfolio with you all! This collection of projects showcases my passion for innovation, design, and problem-solving. From [Innoview product 1] to [PRIMA], each piece represents my dedication to delivering high-quality solutions. *Explore my portfolio:* [https://lnkd.in/g5mQySwD] *Let's connect:* If you're interested in learning more or collaborating on future projects, let's start a conversation! *Share and reshare:* Help me spread the word by sharing this article with your network. Your support means everything to me! #productportfolio #innovation #design #problemsolving #collaboration #growth

CREATIVITY → CORPORATE SOLUTIONS → WORKSMAT APP Problems are part of everyone’s life (both personal and corporate). Like it or not, we all have to make decisions. And the decisions we make need to solve the problems we face. Whether you want to minimize the rate of staff turnover, fix a bug in your network, hit a deadline, secure that promotion or make others have confidence in your work – however big or small, we all set objectives and goals for ourselves that require us to solve problems. Being creative and good at problem-solving is in big demand. Employers routinely add it to their wish-list. How many times have you seen “problem solvers wanted” in job descriptions? As far as tech goes, the ability to resolve challenges effectively is fast becoming an essential skill for recruitment. So how do you sharpen this particular skill? Is there an approach or strategy to creativity and problem-solving that can be mastered or improved? Well, there is plenty of evidence to suggest that a systematic approach built on well-defined steps can help you find solutions that yield real, sustainable, and scale-able solutions – whatever the problem.   Have you ever started something amazing or proffer solution to a major problem at your workplace? #corporatesolutions #creativityskills #brightideas

Is the digital product you are building only intended to be used by your co-workers or family? If not, get out there and find representative participants who iteratively perform real-life tasks on the design or prototype. We know it´s not the most convenient job to be done, but it is, nevertheless, super important. Even if you are the biggest enthusiast of your product, try to be as neutral as possible when conducting tests! Participants should understand, that they, as persons, are not tested by the interviewer, but rather act as supporters for improving the design or product with a critical opinion. Test users should think out loud and openly express any concerns that pop up. This is the best that can happen to an interviewer! So, get into a good mood, make your test user feel safe and comfortable and you can expect the most unbiased feedback! #momtest #usabilitytest #productdevelopment Benedikt Burgmaier

#T003 Today lets discuss the purpose of vision and mission statements of a company! You may be wondering, though! "What's the purpose of everything?" 🫨 I promise 🫡that it is worth your effort to create these statements . They are much more than just formalities and might be beneficial to your company. Your mission statement 🧿 serves as a concise summary of your company's essential principles that customers and staff can use to quickly grasp what your firm does and how it differs from the competition. In a way, your vision statement 👁️ acts as a road map. It serves as a motivating reminder of your goals, which are simple to overlook when you're preoccupied with day-to-day tasks. The problem is that you can't just stop at making them. In order for them to do their job, you need to actively promote and live them. ✍🏻 This goes beyond simply posting them on your website or creating a poster to display in your break room. You must act and make judgments with those statements in mind at all times in order to incorporate them as essential components of your culture.💫 It is also imperative that you teach your staff the true meaning of your purpose and vision. According to a survey, an alarming 61% of workers were unaware 📉of their company's objective. If your team doesn't know what your purpose and vision are, you can't truly expect them to support you in achieving it. Thus, convey the message to new hires from the very beginning. 🗣️ Include the goal and vision of your business in the onboarding process for new employees, and return to these statements whenever you’re launching new projects, problem-solving, brainstorming, or making big decisions. Do that, and your mission and vision statements won’t be a formality. They’ll be fundamental to the way you do business. Tagging for wider audience- #theproductfolks #productschool Malay Krishna & Shravan Tickoo (Thanks for inspiring) 😊 #Now or Never

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My favorite approach to developing new products involves a combination of creativity, customer feedback, and iterative testing. Firstly, I enjoy brainstorming sessions where ideas are freely explored and innovative concepts are generated. Next, I prioritize gathering feedback from customers through surveys, interviews, and user testing to understand their needs and preferences. Based on this input, I iterate on product prototypes, refining features and functionality to better align with user expectations. This iterative process allows for continuous improvement and ensures that the final product meets the needs of our target audience effectively.

"Sorry, I'm not using it." If you’ve ever developed a product or service, you know that hearing those words can be crushing. But there’s good news. There’s a way to craft a product that will be used from day one. The secret? Start with the outcome. Here’s how: 1) Identify your target market. 2) Understand their biggest problem/need. 3) Develop a product that solves it. 4) Test that product to ensure it solves the problem directly. Often, businesses develop products that solve a problem the founders identify. But this can lead to a disconnect: what they think the problem is, versus what their customers are actually struggling with. The other critical thing? Make the product intuitive and easy to use. Friction = non-use. That means a shorter onboarding process (less paperwork, less learning) and an intuitive layout and design. Keep your target market and their problems top of mind, and you’ll be setting yourself up for success from day one.

5 essential activities of a high-end discovery that bring value and make a big difference: 1. STAKEHOLDERS INTERVIEWS - to discover goals and expectations  2. MARKET RESEARCH - to analyze direct/indirect competitors  3. USER RESEARCH - to find out all real pain points  4. TEAM WORKSHOP - to align goals and expectations  5. CO-CREATION SESSION - to build a product prototype Whatever product you build, you should not skip the discovery phase. High-end discovery will help you build your product 2x faster and avoid: - poor product-market fit - waste of resources  - a lot of development risks  - scope creep and missed deadlines Check out the video below where Artem Tsymbal and I talk about product discovery. And DM me to ask any discovery-related questions you might have. #discovery #development #productdevelopment #appdevelopment #discoveryphase