Bottle Rocket

This holiday season, we partnered with Function Coffee Co to create Rocket Fuel, a special blend we shared with our team and partners. Function Coffee was founded by our friend and Rocketeer alum, Tony Daussat. Check them out ☕🚀

We can’t think of a better way to start the year than this. We’re proud and excited to share that Matt Smith is stepping into the role of President at Bottle Rocket. 🚀 🎉 Matt has been a key force behind our growth, our client partnerships, and the way we deliver meaningful digital experiences. To our Rocketeers, clients, partners, friends, and everyone who supports and follows our work, please join us in congratulating Matt! We’re excited for what’s ahead. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gz2iDtch

Wow, can you believe December is here? A lot has happened this year, so here is a quick look at what continues to guide our work. Bottle Rocket partners with organizations across every industry to create digital products that are intuitive for customers and valuable for the business. Our teams bring strategy, design, engineering, data, and more together to turn strong ideas into solutions that are clear, reliable, and useful. This short video highlights what drives us: curiosity, craft, and a commitment to building digital products that make things better for the people who use them. If you have digital initiatives on the horizon for 2026, we would be happy to chat and explore how we can support your goals. You can find our get-in-touch link in the comments.

Self-service kiosks can do more than automate. When they’re designed with care, they can strengthen the human experience, support people in meaningful ways, and extend reach without losing empathy. At Bottle Rocket, we encourage our partners to focus on where technology actually helps the journey, not where it gets in the way. That means creating solutions that work for people across different needs, contexts, and abilities. Emma Carnes, one of our Senior User Researchers, breaks this down with a clear look at what it means to design with people at the center. 👉 Explore our team’s perspective on accessibility, thoughtful integration, and why technology succeeds when people feel seen, understood, and empowered. https://hubs.ly/Q03Vk9qh0

Our team is still reminiscing about an unforgettable mission to Brazil! 🇧🇷 A group of Rocketeers had the chance to spend time with our brilliant partners at dti digital, and it was an experience to remember. The trip brought our teams even closer, sparked new ideas, and set the stage for what’s next in our collaboration. It was both a visit and a strategic launchpad for the next phase of our partnership, focused on three big goals: 1️⃣ Strengthening how our teams connect and work together. 2️⃣ Aligning our ways of operating to make collaboration even smoother. 3️⃣ Exploring fresh opportunities to create more value for our clients. A huge thank-you to everyone at dti digital for the warm welcome, the openness, and the energy you brought to every conversation. We came home inspired, aligned, and excited for what’s ahead... ready to keep building something impactful together. 🌎 📸 Swipe through to see some highlights from the trip! 🚀

Oh, do we have a good read for you! 🔖 If budget cuts are looming and you're wondering how to protect your most vital projects, don't panic. Matt Tobias's newest article, "The Great Big Budget Cut: Prioritization," offers smart strategies to help you prioritize with purpose. Read it here: https://hubs.la/Q03RCCQY0

No tricks, just treats (and some of our Rocketeers in amazing costumes)! Congrats to our costume contest champs: ✨ Most Creative – Emma Carnes 🤣 Funniest – Andrew Ashton 🌟 Best Overall – Jenni Leder Have a great Friday and an even better weekend, everyone! 🚀

Our midweek poll revealed that Pumpkin Spice Lattes are officially what’s brewing this season! ☕🍂 And last but not least…

Poll results are in! Pets took the win for favorite costumes! 🐶🐱✨ 🐾 We need to see those adorable looks. Got any pets in costume (or honestly just a picture of your pets would brighten our day)? Drop them in the comments below! Next up (and if you have a different answer, feel free to comment!) 👇

It’s Bottle Rocket Repower Hour! Our daily company-wide time to recharge and refresh. Today’s session was led by our LIFT team who are always finding new ways to bring our Rocketeers together. The highlight? Mika worked her magic, transforming Scott Owen into a scarecrow masterpiece! Next up: Origami Pumpkin Workshop🍂