Why Being Different Makes Us Match
At Octily, we don’t really fit one mold. We work across time zones, juggle more than five languages, and somehow manage to communicate just fine using nothing but Slack emojis when needed.
Outside of projects and calls, things get even more varied.
Some of us build Lego cities. Some are secretly training for Muay Thai. Music? Covered. Jazz, Drum n Bass, old school hip hop. Bonus points if it’s on vinyl. We’ve got trail runners, art lovers, and more sneakers than any of us are willing to admit. Instrument players, collectors of odd things and ideas. Everyone brings something different.
We’re not a typical team. And we like it that way.
So we gave our beloved octopus mascot a twist and made one for each of us. A personal Octi, shaped by the little things that make us… us. Not just what we do, but how we move through the day. Favorite color. Go-to coffee. Strange talents. Quiet obsessions.
You’ll meet them all in a second. But first, a few thoughts on what this is really about.
Being different makes the work better
We don’t really do fixed roles here.
Sure, we each have our areas of focus – design, development, content, strategy – but in a small and nimble team, you end up wearing more than one hat.
Ideas can come from anywhere. And they do.
A dev might suggest a UX tweak. A designer might spot a technical shortcut. The person managing the deadlines might also be the one who rethinks how a feature works.
We’re not big on silos. We’re big on building things together.
This mindset shapes everything we do. From client projects to the products we’re developing ourselves. From how we review work to how we stay ahead of what others are doing in our space.
We don’t box people in.
We create space for good ideas to grow, no matter where they come from.
What we’ve learned by working across roles, cultures, and time zones
Working in a remote, cross-functional team means constantly learning how to collaborate better. Different backgrounds, schedules, and skill sets don’t make things harder. They make the work stronger.
Here are a few things we’ve picked up along the way:
You don’t need to be the same to work well together.
What matters more is mutual respect, curiosity, trust, and the occasional emoji that says more than a full paragraph ever could.
Great collaboration doesn’t always happen in real time.
Working across time zones means we often wake up to ideas that move things forward in unexpected ways.
Clear communication is key.
When you don’t share a desk or a time zone, writing things down, asking questions early, and giving regular updates makes all the difference.
Shared values matter more than shared routines.
We don’t all work the same hours, but we all show up when it counts.
Your side passion might be the spark for something bigger.
Whether it’s a design idea inspired by a sketchbook or a technical shortcut that started as a weekend project, we’ve seen personal interests turn into team wins.
Meet Our Octis 🐙
Every Octi represents a team member. No identical tentacles here.
Together, not identical
Let’s Stay Curious
We believe good ideas come from different minds, different perspectives, and different ways of working. This was just a small peek beneath the surface.
Got a challenge?
We’d love to hear it.
Get in touch, send an email, or book a meeting. We would love to explore what we can create together.
