The world is full of extreme opposites. One place where the opposite ends both produce the same undesirable result are taxi cabs, esp. in NYC. If a cab is empty, the driver drives as slow as possible, stopping without notice…
Feedback is a gift. Sometimes it comes solicited, other times unsolicited. Either way, somebody is taking the time to tell you something. And that’s valuable, even if you don’t agree with the feedback. Timing Timing your feedback is important and…
Ever notice how people tend to “celebrate” holidays that they normally don’t care about? Cinco de Mayo is a good example, where flowing margaritas and tequila with chips and dip give many an excuse to commemorate the holiday. Yet most…
Some people think technology can fix everything. When hearing about some inefficient process, the first thing they think about is how some piece of technology (in this case, mobile technology) can not only make it more efficient, but novel to…
There is a lot of talk about optimizing mobile websites so that they both look great and load fast. Responsive design has helped to achieve a better look, but can also aid in creating a lean mobile website that loads…
Anytime you walk on the street and see a little dog walking by a much bigger dog, do you notice that the little dog always starts barking at the bigger dog and wants to pick a fight. Of course, both…
Social media has a lot of value and in various contexts. You can passively and easily find out what your network of connections is doing, without having to actively seek it out. You can come across interesting recommendations from people…
Here’s an interesting take on redesigning high school in Virginia let students design a new high school. It’s half architecture and half creating a new teaching and learning environment. Learn more http://hamptonroads.com/2013/03/new-kellam-high-designed-and-students
Good mobile design quickly becomes irrelevant without good mobile content. These days it seems that the need desire for making applications on mobile is more for show and anytime, anywhere access than it is about understanding what makes sense for…
Have you noticed that MLB (Major League Baseball) is the only sport that has such a divide between the two leagues (National/American League). Some examples: In the NL, the pitcher bats while the AL has a DH (designated hitter) Interleague…
