The Reading Room is our collection of what we’ve written and what we’re reading from the web.
Apps we love at Dootrix
At Dootrix we work with some of the most successful brands in the UK alongside some of the most innovative start-ups. Our apps have transformed customer experiences, […]
Design Sprints: what comes next?
Since the release of Jake Knapp’s Sprint in 2016, designers across the world have been adopting the design sprint process to answer critical business questions through design, rapid […]
Enter the drone: the application of drones in utilities
Here at Dootrix we’re fascinated by the art of possible and are always exploring the opportunities for technology to disrupt and drive positive change in our client’s businesses. […]
This month’s most useful tool for developers < September 2018
Some are about new thinking or new techniques, some are about legacy technology and some are just useful resources for different languages or platforms. Some are just lolz. The brief […]
Why testing should be about getting your feet wet
When it comes to designing and developing successful products, quality plays a pivotal part in the process. Effective testing ensures the product achieves the ambitions that stakeholders desire. […]
3 Apps Disrupting the Utilities Sector
In any tough market environment, businesses will always be seeking to improve, drive change and adapt their organisations to succeed. There a few sectors tougher today than utilities: […]
Utilities 4.0: the role of digital in customer experience
“Companies across the UK utilities industry are facing increasing pressure to reinvent themselves. With greater choice and evolving needs, consumers are demanding more from their suppliers and utility providers […]
This month’s most useful tools for developers < August 2018
Some are about new thinking or new techniques, some are about legacy technology and some are just useful resources for different languages or platforms. Some are just lolz. The brief […]
Dootrix & Aareon
We’re thrilled to announce we have signed a partnership agreement to deliver product design, software development and digital activation services to Aareon. As one of the UK’s leading suppliers of […]
How we used data science to reduce the wastage of water
Water companies have been set the target of a 15% reduction in leakage, so we at Dootrix popped along to see if we could put together our machine learning minds […]
This month’s most useful tools for developers – July 2018
Some are about new thinking or new techniques, some are about old or legacy technology and some are just useful resources for different languages or platforms. Some are just lolz. […]
Dootrix & Siemens
Fantastic news! We are proud to announce that Dootrix has signed a partner agreement to provide software and application design and development services to Siemens Mobility Limited’s Intelligent Traffic Systems team. As the […]
“We look at the process in itself as a product, and that helps us learn.”
Heathrow’s Andrew Isenman on making innovation work in one of the world’s biggest and busiest airports. Andy Isenman, Head of DevOps at Heathrow Airport “Start-ups and enterprise have two opposing […]
Automating Azure Deployments with ARM Templates
Our lead DevOps engineer, and all round nice guy Mark Vallins, shares his experience with Azure deployments using ARM templates, Powershell and Visual Studio Code. A great video walkthrough […]
Entity Framework Code First Migrations on VSTS
Recently I came across a requirement to deploy a code first project on VSTS (Visual Studio Team Services). The project had Entity Framework running against an SQL Server on Azure. […]
Integrate awesome animations into your native apps
Have you ever marvelled at an app’s ability to capture your attention through animations ranging from simple micro interactions to complex story telling? Have you wondered how you too […]
Using the power of blockchain when buying a house
Recently I have gone through what can only be described as the laborious still paper-based process of buying a house. So I got to thinking there must be a quicker, […]
10 Books Every Product Designer Needs To Read
…and why you should take the time to actually read them. 1. Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman Kahneman’s book contains some deep important concepts around how human beings make decisions. […]
Dootrix & P&O Ferries
We are delighted to announce that Dootrix has signed a Framework Agreement to provide software and application development services to P&O Ferries. Every year, P&O Ferries’ fleet of over twenty […]
The antidote to showrooming?
Bringing the best online shopping experiences into real life stores. We’re fascinated by ideas that use technology to enhance and harmonise with real world experiences, especially if they solve real […]
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