OXD
@oxd.bsky.social
OXD is an end-to-end design and technology consulting firm.
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Security says no. Delivery says hurry up.
This tension costs more than you think—and it's not a people problem.
Our Director of #SoftwareDevelopment shares why security-delivery friction happens and how orgs are shifting #security from blocker to business enabler: oxd.com/insights/fro...
This tension costs more than you think—and it's not a people problem.
Our Director of #SoftwareDevelopment shares why security-delivery friction happens and how orgs are shifting #security from blocker to business enabler: oxd.com/insights/fro...
From blockers to enablers: rethinking the role of security in delivery | oxd.com
Security says no. Delivery says hurry up. Meanwhile, releases stall, frustration builds, and both teams feel like they’re losing. Our Director of Software Development, Steve Ly, says there’s a better ...
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January 21, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Security says no. Delivery says hurry up.
This tension costs more than you think—and it's not a people problem.
Our Director of #SoftwareDevelopment shares why security-delivery friction happens and how orgs are shifting #security from blocker to business enabler: oxd.com/insights/fro...
This tension costs more than you think—and it's not a people problem.
Our Director of #SoftwareDevelopment shares why security-delivery friction happens and how orgs are shifting #security from blocker to business enabler: oxd.com/insights/fro...
When we mapped an organization's #tech ecosystem, tools weren't the problem—they revealed process gaps. Forcing consolidation rarely works. Instead, we helped teams discover pain points themselves, leading to selective standardization that worked with culture, not against it: oxd.com/insights/tec...
Tech wags the dog | oxd.com
Technical problems are rarely just technical. Mapping 247 digital tools for an organization uncovered that successful change means working with organizational culture, not against it.
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January 19, 2026 at 5:02 PM
When we mapped an organization's #tech ecosystem, tools weren't the problem—they revealed process gaps. Forcing consolidation rarely works. Instead, we helped teams discover pain points themselves, leading to selective standardization that worked with culture, not against it: oxd.com/insights/tec...
Starting 2026 with gratitude! We’re celebrating nine years with Charles on our Software Development team. His technical expertise is fundamental to our work. Thank you for everything you bring to the team—here's to the year ahead!
January 16, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Starting 2026 with gratitude! We’re celebrating nine years with Charles on our Software Development team. His technical expertise is fundamental to our work. Thank you for everything you bring to the team—here's to the year ahead!
Happy New Year! We're grateful to kick off #2026 alongside our staff and the teams we're working with—the ones tackling real problems, doing the hard work, and figuring it out together.
Looking forward to more of that this year: #collaboration, problem-solving, and building things that last.
Looking forward to more of that this year: #collaboration, problem-solving, and building things that last.
January 6, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Happy New Year! We're grateful to kick off #2026 alongside our staff and the teams we're working with—the ones tackling real problems, doing the hard work, and figuring it out together.
Looking forward to more of that this year: #collaboration, problem-solving, and building things that last.
Looking forward to more of that this year: #collaboration, problem-solving, and building things that last.
Thanks for another year of collaboration with our clients, staff, and community.
As 2025 winds down, we've created a seasonal #playlist to help you do the same—cozy classics and feel-good favourites.
Enjoy! ideas.oxd.com/en-ca/oxd-pl...
Designed and animated by Kaitie from our Marketing team 🙌
As 2025 winds down, we've created a seasonal #playlist to help you do the same—cozy classics and feel-good favourites.
Enjoy! ideas.oxd.com/en-ca/oxd-pl...
Designed and animated by Kaitie from our Marketing team 🙌
December 17, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Thanks for another year of collaboration with our clients, staff, and community.
As 2025 winds down, we've created a seasonal #playlist to help you do the same—cozy classics and feel-good favourites.
Enjoy! ideas.oxd.com/en-ca/oxd-pl...
Designed and animated by Kaitie from our Marketing team 🙌
As 2025 winds down, we've created a seasonal #playlist to help you do the same—cozy classics and feel-good favourites.
Enjoy! ideas.oxd.com/en-ca/oxd-pl...
Designed and animated by Kaitie from our Marketing team 🙌
Closing out 2025 with two great work anniversaries. Congratulations to Wil on 12 years and Kaitie on 11 years at OXD. Thanks for your hard work and contributions to making OXD a great place to work. 🎉
December 12, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Closing out 2025 with two great work anniversaries. Congratulations to Wil on 12 years and Kaitie on 11 years at OXD. Thanks for your hard work and contributions to making OXD a great place to work. 🎉
Big thanks to Dave and Ben for being the faces (and #moustaches) of our #Movember campaign. Between individual donations from staff and company matching from OXD and @thoughtfarmer, we raised $2540. These funds support mental health, suicide prevention, and cancer research. Thanks for showing up!
December 5, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Big thanks to Dave and Ben for being the faces (and #moustaches) of our #Movember campaign. Between individual donations from staff and company matching from OXD and @thoughtfarmer, we raised $2540. These funds support mental health, suicide prevention, and cancer research. Thanks for showing up!
Feeling stuck in reactive problem-solving mode? Our latest article explores #FrameCreation —a practical method for breaking through problem-solving patterns by reframing challenges. Learn how shifting perspectives can unlock new approaches to complex problems. Read more:
oxd.com/insights/how...
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How Frame Creation can inspire innovation | oxd.com
We share a practical framework for breaking through reactive problem-solving patterns in complex public sector organizations.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Feeling stuck in reactive problem-solving mode? Our latest article explores #FrameCreation —a practical method for breaking through problem-solving patterns by reframing challenges. Learn how shifting perspectives can unlock new approaches to complex problems. Read more:
oxd.com/insights/how...
oxd.com/insights/how...
Celebrating some stellar humans today! Happy #WorkAnniversaries to Amanda with 4 years, Lisa at 5 years, Winnie celebrating a decade, and Sara with 14 years at #OXD! Your contributions make a real difference, and we're lucky to work alongside you. Here's to more years together!
#WorkCulture
#WorkCulture
November 21, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Celebrating some stellar humans today! Happy #WorkAnniversaries to Amanda with 4 years, Lisa at 5 years, Winnie celebrating a decade, and Sara with 14 years at #OXD! Your contributions make a real difference, and we're lucky to work alongside you. Here's to more years together!
#WorkCulture
#WorkCulture
#GenerativeAI is changing how #developers build. Instead of controlling every variable, they now manage boundaries and engineer for uncertainty. How do you make #AI systems reliable when outcomes vary? Read insights from our team about building for the generative age: oxd.com/insights/sof...
Software for the generative age: Building around non-deterministic systems | oxd.com
Our Director of Software Development interviews one of our Developers about the practical realities of building around non-deterministic systems.
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November 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
#GenerativeAI is changing how #developers build. Instead of controlling every variable, they now manage boundaries and engineer for uncertainty. How do you make #AI systems reliable when outcomes vary? Read insights from our team about building for the generative age: oxd.com/insights/sof...
Puppy yoga with the #OXD and ThoughtFarmer crew last night. The puppies were a vibe! We attempted yoga, they attempted to steal our hearts. They won. 🐶🧘♀️ Thanks to the Pups Yoga team for a memorable event!
#PuppyYoga #Schnauzer #PupsYogaVancouver
#PuppyYoga #Schnauzer #PupsYogaVancouver
November 14, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Puppy yoga with the #OXD and ThoughtFarmer crew last night. The puppies were a vibe! We attempted yoga, they attempted to steal our hearts. They won. 🐶🧘♀️ Thanks to the Pups Yoga team for a memorable event!
#PuppyYoga #Schnauzer #PupsYogaVancouver
#PuppyYoga #Schnauzer #PupsYogaVancouver
Emerging tech like AI and augmented reality are transforming how we interact with digital systems and environments.
From visualizing furniture in your space to helping citizens navigate complex online processes, thoughtful design makes technology accessible to all. Learn more: worldusabilityday.org
From visualizing furniture in your space to helping citizens navigate complex online processes, thoughtful design makes technology accessible to all. Learn more: worldusabilityday.org
November 13, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Emerging tech like AI and augmented reality are transforming how we interact with digital systems and environments.
From visualizing furniture in your space to helping citizens navigate complex online processes, thoughtful design makes technology accessible to all. Learn more: worldusabilityday.org
From visualizing furniture in your space to helping citizens navigate complex online processes, thoughtful design makes technology accessible to all. Learn more: worldusabilityday.org
Movember is here! Meet Dave on Day 1 (right). He had to shave OFF his existing #Mo to start fresh for the cause—now that's dedication! #Movember raises funds for prostate and testicular cancers, mental health, and suicide prevention.
Visit: movember.com/t/mo-oxdtf to support our team's efforts.
Visit: movember.com/t/mo-oxdtf to support our team's efforts.
November 10, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Movember is here! Meet Dave on Day 1 (right). He had to shave OFF his existing #Mo to start fresh for the cause—now that's dedication! #Movember raises funds for prostate and testicular cancers, mental health, and suicide prevention.
Visit: movember.com/t/mo-oxdtf to support our team's efforts.
Visit: movember.com/t/mo-oxdtf to support our team's efforts.
Big news! OXD is officially certified as a Great Place to Work® in Canada AND named Best Workplaces™ in BC for 2025—our third year in a row! Huge thanks to our incredible team, it's their authenticity and feedback that helps make #OXD one of Canada's best tech workplaces: oxd.com/blog/2025/11...
November 7, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Big news! OXD is officially certified as a Great Place to Work® in Canada AND named Best Workplaces™ in BC for 2025—our third year in a row! Huge thanks to our incredible team, it's their authenticity and feedback that helps make #OXD one of Canada's best tech workplaces: oxd.com/blog/2025/11...
Building a design system isn't the same as building the organizational capacity to maintain one. We didn't build UBC's design system—we coached their teams to develop the capabilities they'd need to build and evolve it themselves. That's transformation, not just delivery. oxd.com/work/buildin...
Building organizational capacity for sustainable change | oxd.com
Struggling with siloed teams and unclear governance? See how design system coaching helped UBC build the capabilities to scale—and how we can help you execute.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Building a design system isn't the same as building the organizational capacity to maintain one. We didn't build UBC's design system—we coached their teams to develop the capabilities they'd need to build and evolve it themselves. That's transformation, not just delivery. oxd.com/work/buildin...
We’ve been having monthly "Fancy Fridays" and last week’s was full of spooky delights!
We had a specially curated cocktail list, yummy treats, and costumes full of creativity. Like Darth Vader (cough cough, we mean) “Darth Day Trader.”
We already can’t wait to see what next month’s theme will be!
We had a specially curated cocktail list, yummy treats, and costumes full of creativity. Like Darth Vader (cough cough, we mean) “Darth Day Trader.”
We already can’t wait to see what next month’s theme will be!
October 28, 2025 at 9:05 PM
We’ve been having monthly "Fancy Fridays" and last week’s was full of spooky delights!
We had a specially curated cocktail list, yummy treats, and costumes full of creativity. Like Darth Vader (cough cough, we mean) “Darth Day Trader.”
We already can’t wait to see what next month’s theme will be!
We had a specially curated cocktail list, yummy treats, and costumes full of creativity. Like Darth Vader (cough cough, we mean) “Darth Day Trader.”
We already can’t wait to see what next month’s theme will be!
How do you design great user experiences when AI gives different answers every time?
Our Directors of Software Development and UX discuss shifting from predictable design to systems that embrace uncertainty.
Read the interview: oxd.com/insights/sof...
#GenerativeAI #AI #SoftwareDevelopment
Our Directors of Software Development and UX discuss shifting from predictable design to systems that embrace uncertainty.
Read the interview: oxd.com/insights/sof...
#GenerativeAI #AI #SoftwareDevelopment
October 23, 2025 at 6:54 PM
How do you design great user experiences when AI gives different answers every time?
Our Directors of Software Development and UX discuss shifting from predictable design to systems that embrace uncertainty.
Read the interview: oxd.com/insights/sof...
#GenerativeAI #AI #SoftwareDevelopment
Our Directors of Software Development and UX discuss shifting from predictable design to systems that embrace uncertainty.
Read the interview: oxd.com/insights/sof...
#GenerativeAI #AI #SoftwareDevelopment
We're celebrating our Great Place To Work® in Canada certification today for #CertificationNationDay — a global celebration of #GPTWCertified workplaces that put their people first. We're grateful for our employees who help make our company culture great. Learn more about us: oxd.com/about/people/
October 16, 2025 at 6:25 PM
We're celebrating our Great Place To Work® in Canada certification today for #CertificationNationDay — a global celebration of #GPTWCertified workplaces that put their people first. We're grateful for our employees who help make our company culture great. Learn more about us: oxd.com/about/people/
Happy work anniversaries to Adrianne, Manuji, and Mike—who’s celebrating almost three decades with us! Talk about dedication. We're so happy you're part of the OXD team. Cheers to your next year!
Learn more about our people: oxd.com/about/people/
#WorkAnniversary #WorkCulture
Learn more about our people: oxd.com/about/people/
#WorkAnniversary #WorkCulture
October 8, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Happy work anniversaries to Adrianne, Manuji, and Mike—who’s celebrating almost three decades with us! Talk about dedication. We're so happy you're part of the OXD team. Cheers to your next year!
Learn more about our people: oxd.com/about/people/
#WorkAnniversary #WorkCulture
Learn more about our people: oxd.com/about/people/
#WorkAnniversary #WorkCulture
Big thanks to everyone who joined us on Sept 26 at Emily Carr University for Kate Tarling’s (@kateldn.bsky.social) talk on creating great service organizations.
The full recap goes out October 8 to OXD newsletter subscribers. Subscribe before then to get it + future event updates.
👉 ideas.oxd.com
The full recap goes out October 8 to OXD newsletter subscribers. Subscribe before then to get it + future event updates.
👉 ideas.oxd.com
October 3, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Big thanks to everyone who joined us on Sept 26 at Emily Carr University for Kate Tarling’s (@kateldn.bsky.social) talk on creating great service organizations.
The full recap goes out October 8 to OXD newsletter subscribers. Subscribe before then to get it + future event updates.
👉 ideas.oxd.com
The full recap goes out October 8 to OXD newsletter subscribers. Subscribe before then to get it + future event updates.
👉 ideas.oxd.com
Navigation vs. wayfinding vs. personas—do you know the difference?
Dave breaks down the fundamentals for an enjoyable navigation experience for users:
→ How users move through your site
→ Visual indicators for orientation
→ Understanding real user needs
Watch for free: youtu.be/nplHAiEpqKM?...
Dave breaks down the fundamentals for an enjoyable navigation experience for users:
→ How users move through your site
→ Visual indicators for orientation
→ Understanding real user needs
Watch for free: youtu.be/nplHAiEpqKM?...
OXD Webinar: Intro to Website Navigation
YouTube video by OXD
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October 1, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Navigation vs. wayfinding vs. personas—do you know the difference?
Dave breaks down the fundamentals for an enjoyable navigation experience for users:
→ How users move through your site
→ Visual indicators for orientation
→ Understanding real user needs
Watch for free: youtu.be/nplHAiEpqKM?...
Dave breaks down the fundamentals for an enjoyable navigation experience for users:
→ How users move through your site
→ Visual indicators for orientation
→ Understanding real user needs
Watch for free: youtu.be/nplHAiEpqKM?...
Can AI just #modernize our #LegacySystems for us? It's the question many government leaders have been asking. The answer might surprise you. Automated end-to-end modernization tools don't actually exist. Here are six reasons why—plus a pragmatic approach that actually works: oxd.com/insights/why...
Why AI alone won’t modernize your legacy system | oxd.com
If LLMs can write code, can they read an old codebase and convert it into a modern application with minimal human effort?
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September 25, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Can AI just #modernize our #LegacySystems for us? It's the question many government leaders have been asking. The answer might surprise you. Automated end-to-end modernization tools don't actually exist. Here are six reasons why—plus a pragmatic approach that actually works: oxd.com/insights/why...
Want to transform your service delivery? Join us Sep 26 for an exclusive session with @kateldn.bsky.social, author of "The Service Organization." Open to Vancouver service designers and leaders who want to create great service organizations. Secure your free spot! www.eventbrite.ca/e/kate-tarli...
Kate Tarling: How to create great service organizations
Join us for a presentation and Q&A with author and service design expert Kate Tarling on how to build great service organizations.
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September 17, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Want to transform your service delivery? Join us Sep 26 for an exclusive session with @kateldn.bsky.social, author of "The Service Organization." Open to Vancouver service designers and leaders who want to create great service organizations. Secure your free spot! www.eventbrite.ca/e/kate-tarli...
For decades, good software meant predictable software. Press the same button, get the same result.
Generative AI flipped this: same question, different (but valid) answers each time.
Learn how this evolution is reshaping testing and service delivery: bit.ly/software-for...
#GenerativeAI #Software
Generative AI flipped this: same question, different (but valid) answers each time.
Learn how this evolution is reshaping testing and service delivery: bit.ly/software-for...
#GenerativeAI #Software
September 10, 2025 at 3:25 PM
For decades, good software meant predictable software. Press the same button, get the same result.
Generative AI flipped this: same question, different (but valid) answers each time.
Learn how this evolution is reshaping testing and service delivery: bit.ly/software-for...
#GenerativeAI #Software
Generative AI flipped this: same question, different (but valid) answers each time.
Learn how this evolution is reshaping testing and service delivery: bit.ly/software-for...
#GenerativeAI #Software
We partnered with BC's Ministry of Energy to transition their Energy Savings Program in-house and improve the citizen experience. Read about how our comprehensive digital solution ensures digital infrastructure sustainability, service continuity, and cost management: bit.ly/BC-energy-sa...
September 3, 2025 at 3:59 PM
We partnered with BC's Ministry of Energy to transition their Energy Savings Program in-house and improve the citizen experience. Read about how our comprehensive digital solution ensures digital infrastructure sustainability, service continuity, and cost management: bit.ly/BC-energy-sa...