When UX Designers and Developers Collaborate They Can Build Something Special
“The most dysfunctional relationship between designers and developers happens when there is a distinct division of labour.” You’ve probably caught wind of all the collaboration hype these days. At Polymorph, it is a way of life. We breathe collaboration, and it’s what makes our product teams stand out from the crowd. It is also one […]
Unpacking the Significance of Company Culture in the Modern Workplace
Most CEOs know that a great company culture is the key to retaining top talent for any company. And for the past couple of years, company culture has become the new industry buzzword. But is it just another fad, or is there perhaps more to it? Let’s unpack this some more. “Culture is how employees’ […]
Taking new form: Polymorph’s Rebranding Story
Polymorph, as a company, is officially a teenager We celebrated our 10th anniversary in 2022, and after a decade of growth and change, our brand needed a makeover. It was time to dig deep, do some soul-searching, and rediscover who we are and how we, as a company, want to be seen in the world. […]
The Impact of Getting Things Done
At Polymorph, we often discuss the importance of valuing people. As a way to demonstrate this, I wanted to share a practical example of how we assist one another. When you start working at Polymorph (or maybe during the interview process already), you quickly discover that the standards are quite high and that our team […]
A Look at a Day in the Life of a Software Engineer at Polymorph
Software developers are a very unique breed of humans, and the Polymorph devs are no exception. They have caffeine running through their veins, and debugging is a daily workout. We celebrate them this way, and we love to give them the space and freedom to live out their passion for solving problems and discovering and […]
What differentiates a senior software engineer from a junior developer?
Have you ever wondered how the modern internet and its myriad of applications can seamlessly connect people across the globe? We have moved from raw manufacturing industries to online platforms that continue to grow and develop. Who are the innovators, the supporters and the drivers of the digital age? Let me introduce you to software […]
A day in the life of working for Polymorph as a senior product manager while based in Kenya
We recently interviewed Margaret Wanjiru who shared her experience working as a senior product manager at Polymorph while living in Kenya. Here is a view of her day-to-day routine at Polymorph including some thoughts on the company’s culture, inclusivity, digital communications and remote work. For anyone working remotely or managing remote teams, this article should […]
Remote Teams: A view from inside Polymorph
In December 2019, reports of a new virus in China made headlines. Not long thereafter lockdown became a very familiar term globally. Initially, we thought that the virus would never come to South Africa, but oh boy were we wrong. Early in February 2020, we heard of the first few local cases which led to […]
A software development company that truly values its employees
Polymorph places a high premium on employee engagement as people are where our core value lies. When Polymorph was founded approximately 12 years ago, the founders were located across the Western Cape. It was challenging to find an office space that was convenient for everyone and so the Polymorph skill set of working remotely was […]
Join Polymorph at the IoT World Virtual Conference and Expo 2020
About IoT World 2020 What to expect at IoT World Virtual Visit Polymorph’s virtual booth The need to connect, inform, and innovate is stronger than ever. In response, the 4-day IoT World 2020 event connects over 12 500 leaders and innovators from the global IoT community to transform business in the new digital world. Leveraging […]
