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Joe Kepley  |  August 26, 2025

Blend's Position on AI

The decades between 1870 and 1920 brought a tremendous amount of change to America. While the Industrial Revolution really began in the late 1700’s with early innovations in mechanized manufacturing and factory processes, in the lead-up to the American Civil War, many goods were still created by hand, using armies of skilled craftsmen and women who would use their years of experience to turn out one item at a time.

AI  |  Strategy

Sam Otis  |  July 25, 2025

Time to Freshen Up Your Design System?

Design systems take time to build. The speed, efficiency, and consistency they bring only begin to shine once you’ve developed a solid foundation of reusable components. But as your organization evolves, so do your needs.

Design and Front-End  |  Strategy

Corey Vilhauer  |  June 17, 2025

Connecting Patients and Providers: A Guide to Upgrading Provider Search for Children’s Hospitals

When it comes to our children, even the smallest health concern can feel overwhelming. A lingering cough becomes a source of panic. A late-night fever turns into a frantic search for answers. In those moments, clarity and reassurance matter more than ever. But too often, the first point of contact — a hospital’s website — adds more confusion than comfort.

Healthcare  |  Content and IA  |  Development  |  Strategy

Corey Vilhauer  |  June 13, 2025

The Role of User Experience on a Children's Hospital Site

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Designing a website for a children's hospital is unlike any other UX challenge. It’s not about selling a product or promoting a service; it's about providing care and support in a time of crisis.

Healthcare  |  Content and IA  |  Strategy

June 13, 2025

A Bold and Robust Solution for a Fast Rising Accounting Firm

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Cherry Bekaert is one of the U.S.’s fastest-growing accounting and consulting firms, and Blend helped design and develop an Optimizely site to cut through the noise of sterile accounting competitors.

Commercial Services  |  Financial Services  |  Design and Front-End  |  Development  |  Optimizely  |  Strategy

Steve Gibbs, .NET Developer

Steve Gibbs is a .NET Developer at Blend Interactive, where he develops code — and solutions — for client site needs.

Corey Vilhauer  |  May 28, 2025

Understanding EAA, ADA, and WCAG: A Framework of Accessibility Guidelines

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Web accessibility isn’t just a checkbox — it’s a commitment to inclusive, thoughtful design. As more of our lives move online, making the web accessible to all users is no longer optional. It’s essential.

Accessibility

May 27, 2025

A Redesign that Provides a Clear Path to Justice

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Blend redesigned the SD UJS site for clarity, accessibility, and ease of use, with Umbraco CMS, better content tools, and improved document handling.

Government  |  Content and IA  |  Design and Front-End  |  Development  |  Migration  |  Project Management  |  Umbraco

Our Web Operations Process

Web operations encompass the day-to-day work of a website, from writing to editorial oversight to digital governance. Blend can help you develop a plan.

Bob Davidson  |  May 13, 2025

On Technical Debt

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It doesn’t matter how fast you move or how much you plan; websites accumulate technical debt.

Development  |  Strategy