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Introducing Outlier’s Jumpcuts Video Series

Over the past few months, we’ve been busy here at Outlier launching a new creative video series called Outlier Jumpcuts. You may have already seen some of the uploaded episodes--if so, thank you so much for tuning in! If you haven’t got the chance yet, scroll down to check out some of our most recent videos.Everyone at Outlier loves the culture and people of Portland, and our Jumpcuts series was designed to highlight some of the people and groups doing very cool things in our beautiful city. As an entire staff, we’re committed to creativity both inside and outside of our wonderful client projects. The Outlier…

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How to Market Corporate Wellness and Prepare Your Program for Success

Marketing Your Corporate Wellness Program Corporate wellness programs continue to gain traction as more employers realize the long-term benefits of maintaining a healthy workforce. In fact, a recent Forbes article mentioned corporate wellness programs as some of the biggest signs that businesses are beginning to take the health and wellness of their employees more seriously. In doing so, employers are able to combat rising healthcare costs while also supporting a motivated and energetic workforce. The challenge for many companies as they begin a wellness program rests largely on their ability to get employees motivated and engaged to participate in the programs. In short, how on…

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Is Data the Secret to a Customer Experience that Finally Lives Up to Expectations?

I feel sort of obligated before I start out to mention that I can be a bit emotional when it comes to customer relationships. Having more than once been called out as the “office Pollyanna”, it’s no secret I prefer harmony when it comes to my everyday relationships. Is it a shock, then, to find out I also feel strongly about the most important relationship a business manages on a day to day basis (Hint: that’s the relationship a business has with its customers)? Of course not. Let me be really clear though. That doesn’t mean I don’t also value sharp strategy and many of the…

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5 Women Designers You Should Know About – In Honor of International Women’s Month

In honor of March being International Women’s Month, here are 5 influential females working in the design field. These trail blazing ladies deserve some recognition. Marian Bantjes: It would be more accurate to label Marian Bantjes as a graphic artist than a graphic designer. Her work of intricate illustrations and patterns has gained her respect across many industries. Originally a book typesetter, she began gaining recognition as a graphic designer from 1994-2003 when she became a partner and senior designer at Digitopolis. Today, she works in a style combing design, illustration, and typography from her home on Bowen Island off the west coast of Canada,…

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Design History for Breakfast

Today, I'm trying to make the pivotal design movements of western art history a little more, um... digestible.  Glasgow School - Leprechauns? 1890's Scotland? Close enough. The Glasgow School opened the door to modern design in the UK at the end of the 19th century. Art Nouveau - In the 19th century, France adopted the simple, decorative style pioneered by prolific artists such as William Morris of the Arts and Crafts Movement in Great Britain. Art Nouveau was made famous by Alphonse Mucha's designs for Job Cigarettes... and Michael Jordan Wheaties boxes. Oh wait— Bauhaus - Form follows Froot Loops... I mean function. Futurism - Speed! Industry! New World Orders! This also applies chocolate frosted corn puffs, right? Vorticism…

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