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nclud Wins 5 Web Excellence Awards

nclud has been honored as a winner in multiple categories of the 10th Web Excellence Awards. We’re proud to announce our winning work on the following projects: Fenway Strategies – Winner: Website / Politics IperionX – Winner: Website / Manufacturing Hickok Cole – Winner: Website / Architecture Skydweller – Winner: Website / Transportation Skydweller – […]

2023 Design Trends

As we approach 2023, it’s important to stay up-to-date on the latest website design trends in order to create a visually appealing and user-friendly site. Here are some of the top trends we expect to see in the next few years: Responsive design: With the increasing use of mobile devices, it’s more important than ever […]

On the Importance of ADA Compliance

Understanding The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including websites. The ADA was enacted in 1990, and while it predates the widespread use of the internet, it is still relevant today as […]

Designing an Immersive Website Experience

The key to creating a successful website is to provide an immersive experience for your users. A website that is easy to navigate, visually pleasing, and informative will keep your users engaged and coming back for more. In this article, we will explore the key elements that make up an immersive website experience, and how […]

Branding for Associations

Since 1998 we at nclud have designed and rebranded and launched more than 100 websites for trade and professional associations. Our services include branding, user experience, web design, web development, digital strategy, AMS integration, and more. We are often asked, “what are the most important considerations and steps for a trade or professional association in […]

DC Design Week: nclud to host “Breakfast with nclud”

nclud Senior Experience Designer Rebecca Silverstein and Managing Director Alfonso Bravo will be hosting “Breakfast with nclud” at this year’s DC Design Week (DCDW) on September 23rd at 8:00AM. Program Description: Join us for breakfast with nclud to get an inside look at what it’s like to work at this Washington, D.C. – based digital […]

On Effectively Communicating Design — Part II: Great Moments In Human-Centered Design

Our work is only as good as we communicate it to be. To help convey how design, when done well, is sustainable and utilitarian, let's look at some great moments in human-centered design history.

On Effectively Communicating Design — Part I: Using Analogies To Move Through The Product Phases

Our work is only as good as we communicate it to be. By contextualizing our work through analogies and metaphors up-front with stakeholders and larger teams, we can seamlessly level-set expectations, strengthen the phases of our product cycle, and make our design solutions stronger.

Rebranding Wingate Hughes

Wingate Hughes is an established architecture firm that has transformed commercial spaces for companies such as 1776, LivingSocial, and Hot Wheels. We worked with their team to represent the charisma their firm valued.

Building A Galaxy

Here at nclud, we’re not only known for being a first-class design, development, and creative agency, but also for our deep love of all things Star Wars – from posters on the walls to roaming LEGO R2D2s. So when the new Star Wars film was announced, our first thought was: what can we build to share this love with the world?