Merixstudio

Last week we were on-site with HYDAC Group team in Odense, Denmark, running workshops on the next stage of the Fluid Care Portal. This time, the spotlight was on IoT: integrating sensors and cloud connectivity in a way that helps teams react earlier, decide faster, and keep assets healthy.

It was another step in a partnership built on regular, two-way, in-person sessions - keeping the feedback loop short and decisions grounded in real-world context.

Thank you to HYDAC for the hospitality and for the commitment you bring to this collaboration. We’re excited to take the platform to the next level with valuable new features and bring it even closer to end users.

How can we discuss development in a way that genuinely supports it, rather than merely judging it? Our leaders spent last week's workshops looking for the answer.

Instead of dry theory, we focused on practical skills: active listening and communication based on facts and respect. We want our 1:1s and periodic reviews to go beyond a simple exchange of information. We also dedicated a lot of time to the art of feedback - learning how to discuss growth in a way that builds confidence rather than demotivates. All of this is to ensure our conversations about the future provide the team with the genuine support they need.

What a night it was! 🎄

Our Christmas party was a perfect reminder of how great it feels to meet in person, slow things down, and simply enjoy time together outside of our daily routines.

From lively conversations and lots of laughter to friendly matches of darts and air hockey, the evening was full of good vibes. There was a charity raffle, dancing, plenty of fun, and long talks that had nothing to do with deadlines or roadmaps, just genuine connections in a festive atmosphere.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped create such a warm, vibrant evening. We’re grateful for another year together and for the people who make Merixstudio what it is!