Staff Augmentation - The latest buzz-phrase or the solution to navigating uncertainty?
We know it's a genuinely difficult climate right now. Many of you in tech and creative businesses are managing significant budget pressures whilst...
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SXSW 2026: What actually matters right now
A week at SXSW revealed that AI is accelerating everything, but creativity, confidence and clear strategy are what actually separate the teams moving forward from those just making noise.
Back from SXSW in Austin, a few themes stood out. AI is everywhere, but as access expands, output starts to converge and “good enough” becomes the default. The real opportunity lies in direction, judgement and experience. At the same time, teams are experimenting fast but struggling with confidence, while agencies shift from execution to guidance. Among all the hype, one thing was clear: strategy, creativity and relationships matter more than ever.
UI / UX
Reinventing forms with a travel AI agent
Forms have long been a staple of digital experiences, but let’s be honest they’re often boring. Whether it’s a product configurator, a sign-up flow, or a service wizard, filling out forms can quickly become a chore.
10 reasons to partner with a design agency
In the fast-paced world of digital design, agencies often find themselves torn between hiring in-house designer resource or collaborating with external design experts. While both options have their perks, partnering up with external designers—like our team at Salo Creative—brings some pretty sweet benefits.
Branding
Why summer is the perfect time to get your brand in order
Whichever high street you walk down in the UK in August, it’s impossible to miss the back-to-school season marketing. Many colleagues are enjoying their summer holidays or taking longer weekends to bask in the summer sun before the back-to-school, back-to-work season starts. Once summer wraps up, businesses have an opportunity to refresh and prepare for the busier months ahead.