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We're celebrating three work anniversaries in March! Justin 11 years, Astrid 4 years, and Jason 3 years—we're grateful for everything you bring to the team.

#WorkAnniversary #OXD #TeamOXD

Working as a unified team for over two years, OXD and DriveBC staff built collaborative capability alongside a resilient platform. Now the team is equipped to handle what comes next—independently. Learn more about the DriveBC legacy system modernization: oxd.com/work/buildin...

The 2026 Vancouver Service Jam is March 13–15! We're proud to sponsor again and mentor participants tackling real-world challenges. Join Jammers worldwide for 48 hours of rapid prototyping and human-centred design. Head to our site to learn more and to sign up: oxd.com/blog/2026/02...

See you there

AI is reshaping entry into software development | oxd.com There's a paradox facing the software industry: we're automating away the entry-level work that builds expertise, but what replaces it?

Our latest article explores a paradox: #AI is automating the entry-level work that traditionally taught #developers judgment and systems thinking. Junior tech roles in Canada are down 25% from five yrs ago. Are we undermining our expertise pipeline?

Read Steve's take: oxd.com/insights/ai-...

When you need to alert citizens about a bear sighting, speed matters. At the BC Government's hackathon (fun ‘90s theme!), we built an AI writing assistant prototype that could help staff create clear, on-brand communications without the usual revision cycles. Check it out: oxd.com/blog/2026/01...

We’re celebrating Julie, our People Operations Manager, this month. She’s been putting our people first for 12 years! Thanks for your dedication to making OXD a great place to work.

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Balancing desirability, feasibility, and viability in public service design | oxd.com The reality of Agile service design, especially in the public sector, is about navigating continuous tension between these three lenses.

The most successful #digital projects balance what users need, what we can build, and what orgs can sustain.
When all 3 get attention from the start, the results are transformative. Skip even one, and projects struggle. Learn how to get this balance right: oxd.com/insights/bal...

#ServiceDesign

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 ...

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...

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.

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!

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.

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 🙌

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!

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.

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...

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!

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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.

#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

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

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.

@greatplacetowork.bsky.social 🎉

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 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.

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!

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

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/

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