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To ensure we're not old and grey by the time we finally get round to creating our own new site - client work is always prioritised - we have decided to give ourselves a public deadline for having our new site up and running.
Last week we successfully held our Project Web training session. One of my co-facilitators, Adam Nelson, has had considerable experience as a developer and CTO from the startup world. His perspective on successfully managing web/app projects greatly complemented Asilia's agency/consultancy view.
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Asilia is very happy to announce the first session in our training series. In the past couple of years or so, we've come across many people who have had frustrating experiences getting websites made – whether they are the designers and developers themselves or project/account managers and clients.
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Starting out in business can be daunting and overwhelming. With so much to think about and do, it can be easy to forget vital tasks or simply not be aware of others. When launching Asilia, we went through our fair share of near misses and at times wished someone had given us a (almost) comprehensive checklist of the tasks and areas we need to address.
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As a young company, inevitably this question comes up with clients: "How do we know you guys will still be around in a few years time?" Initially, I was taken aback by this question and often I'd mumble my way through an answer, throwing in the usual cliches about forming long-term partnerships. I never imagined they'd be interested in knowing why I really thought we'd be around for the long haul. Turns out I was mistaken.
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If we had to sum up 2011 in a sentence: the world is a better place when you do what you love.
The year had its ups and downs and through it all, we gained a deeper appreciation for how far passion can take you … when you channel it properly …
1. Articulate your passion
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Last Saturday, we spent a wonderful day at The Drift Bar in London, celebrating creativity and good company at our Tropical Christmas celebration.
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As a remote agency, we may not have a physical office but, this year, we too will have a physical holiday celebration … and everybody is invited!
A celebration of creativity and good company, Asilia and Afri-love invite you to a Tropical Christmas: a laidback afternoon to unload some of the holiday stress; get some last minute Christmas shopping done, away from the bustle and; support quality African and African Diaspora design.
You can expect:
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On the Afriapps blog, Lulu posts her second guest post on the subject of app presentation and offers tips on how designers/developers can use design and positioning to stand out in the crowd.
Check it out here.
Enjoy.
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Last Friday, I had the honour of sitting on a panel at the V&A Museum's Afropolitans Friday Late. The topic: "what is an Afropolitan?" My esteemed fellow panelists were a joy to speak with and the challenging audience made for a very rich and exciting discussion. Read more of my thoughts over on Afri-love.
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