The need for technical skill in graphic design continues to grow as technologies and interfaces change. Yet, how have fundamental understandings of visual hierarchy, perception and composition changed along with new interfaces? The modern concept of human visual perception is rooted in psychological study. Thus, the way that we see and perceive graphic information will always be the same, despite continually changing graphic interfaces. So, how can contemporary interactive design consider and improve upon the…
5 Tips for Hiring Developers
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9 Ways Open Source Will Affect Tech This Year by the Young Entrepreneur Council
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The Culture of Open Source
When you hear open source software, what do you think of? Software developers hunched over keyboards, fueled by sugar and caffeine, or a recent request by your IT department to try new “free” software? It’s both of those of things, and much, much more. Adam Monago Views 3031Likes 0
Simple Software Design is a Complex Process
Developing user-friendly software for the small business market is a challenge. These customers generally fly by the seat of their pants. They may be experts in the subject matter of their business, but when it comes to accounting, payroll, developing a website, handling human resources, and hiring, they have their hands full. Mike Kappel Views 2989Likes 0
App Monetization: Can You Really Make Money?
Every mobile developer out there is worried about the business model that will follow. Creating a cool app is only the first step in creating a successful application that can be monetized. Mobile developers are looking for more revenue without compromising the user’s experience and the quality of their app and as a result this tradeoff makes choosing the appropriate app monetization model for an app a painful experience. Giannis Zaoudis Views 2848Likes 0
Bespoke Software or Off-The-Shelf Software?
When deciding what kind of software is the most suited for running your company, think about what’s the best for its operational needs: Is there something on the market that can do the job, or would you be better off having a custom software? Akash Valand Views 2690Likes 0
Responsive Web Designs
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Building Products for the Enterprise
You have a great idea that solves a real pain point for enterprises. Woohoo! You actually built a minimal viable product that people are interested in. Aye Caramba! You got a major enterprise to test your product in a paid proof of concept. Check and mate, right? You’re the next billion-dollar IPO, no? Itamar Kandel Views 541Likes 0
