The power of embracing change
The blank canvas of opportunity
Unlocking innovation
I've not been one for New Year's resolutions for quite some time, but I do appreciate the clean slate that the threshold of a new year brings. It's not just a change in date, it's a reset, a blank canvas providing the opportunity for something a new. A fresh direction, a new initiative, a resolution; whatever it is, the turning of the calendar presents an opportunity to realign, reassess, and rejuvenate.
In the ever-evolving landscape of business and creativity, adapting to change is not just a skill but a necessity. The past year has been, putting it mildly, a journey of challenges, triumphs, and lessons. It's been testing, yet reaffirming.
For my own mental health, I do hope that 2024 is kinder, however, it's important to reflect on the huge strides we've made in the past twelve months and take that wisdom with us.
We're using this period to iterate our identity, revisit our goals, and fortify the collaborative spirit that allow creativity to thrive. And we implore our clients, partners, and friends to do so as well.
After all, we wholeheartedly invest in the belief of better.
If a new year does not represent this time, when does?
Let's foster a culture of innovation, where every idea is a potential game-changer and each challenge is an invitation for growth. The collective canvas is blank, the possibilities are endless, and the reset button has been pressed.
Here's to a new year filled with creativity, resilience, and the unwavering determination to make it our most impactful chapter yet!
– Davs Howard, Technical Director.
Did you know?
The entire first season of The MAJOR Difference podcast is out - all focused around Positive Impact.
The episodes are:
Sustainability in web development with Davs Howard
Going all-in on AI with Anthony Mayfield
Unlocking the power of community and networking with Samantha Harland
Eco-economics: Crafting a sustainable business future with Dr. Adam Jones
Diversity dialogue: Storytelling for positive impacts with Mo Kanjilal
Becoming net positive: Pioneering sustainable business growth with Sam Zindel
We've also created a Positive Impact hub page to aggregate all of our related content together: https://majordigital.com/hub/positive-impact
Recent problems we solved
Harmony in motion: Building an expressive website experience
In collaboration with Osomi, their purpose-focused branding agency, we sought to bring the SweejTech innovative designs to life by developing a highly accessible, animated, and expressive website in a flexible composable technology stack.
Our latest knowledge posts
Navigating BIG team decisions? Beware of the Abilene Paradox!
Embracing failure like a scientist to forge better digital experiences
Community building: Empowering brands through the strength of unity
The power of narrative: Storytelling as a catalyst for change
What we've read
The Gulf Between Design And Engineering - a great article on the challenges and communication gaps between design and engineering teams and the need for a collaborative and integrated approach to bridge the divide effectively.
Adobe abandons $20 billion acquisition of Figma - over a year after it was announced that Adobe was to acquire Figma, the deal has been abandoned, triggering a termination fee, amid regulatory concerns and potential antitrust scrutiny.
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