Why Google Docs was the right CMS for doctors treating COVID-19 patients

When presented with some of the most important content of our careers, we found ourselves going back to basics with the most pared down CMS of all.

What makes a good website redesign RFP?

We all love to hate requests for proposals – whether we write them or receive them. But many companies still use RFPs, so let's make them work.

Election graphics 2020: Land (still) doesn’t vote

News graphics continue to misrepresent the electoral college based on a state's landmass. It's not just misleading, it's inaccurate — but there's a better way.

How long should your website last?

Your website is an investment. But what lifespan are we operating on? How to think of investing in your site over different time periods and for different reasons.

When is a wireframe a waste of time?

Interrogating the value of the wireframe stage.

Design systems: The ultimate brand and style guides for higher ed

A design system is your brand in action. They help big systems not only stay on brand, but also provide the underlying technical infrastructure to ensure accessibility compliance and performance at scale.

Making Zoom more human

Four new models for virtual spaces and how they could be truly immersive experiences.

How to create trust with careful branding and content choices

Public distrust in technology is growing at the same pace as our reliance on it. We at Upstatement think there is a way to use and design technology for the greater good while maintaining user trust.

How a producer grows at an agency

As the producer team here at Upstatement has solidified, we’ve better defined the producer’s role and growth in the studio. Here are some themes we’ve noticed.

Designing deeper fan experiences

What will sports look like without fans? We designed a dozen concepts that could bring you even closer to the game.