Diverse Views Can Strengthen Accessible Solutions
However objective and empathic a designer or developer is, his or her own life experiences and needs will always determine what he or she designs and…
Entropy is Inevitable, Expending Energy -- Yours or Ours -- Can Delay the Chaos
Labour Day weekend is kind of that last kick at the ol’ relaxational can for summer. Today, the kids are off to school and, as Andrew mentioned last…
Can Your Phone Augment Reality?
Last week I was introduced to Layar, which is a Mobile Augmented Reality Browser. Layar combines GPS, camera, and compass technology to identify your…
You Can Hit a Home Run Even with Your Most Venomous Critic
It is the iconic Canadian band Sloan that sings, "It's not the band I hate, it's their fans." I was reminded of that line this weekend attending a…
Sometimes a Summit Can Mark the Start of a Journey
Today, Fatima and I are in Ann Arbor, MI attending the Midwest Drupal Summit -- a three-day event at the University of Michigan. It's an event that…
Can Business Be Humble and Promotional at the Same Time?
True humility is hard to find these days. But when you find a package that combines talent, intelligence, and performance, but is actually wrapped up…
The ROI of CSR is More than Dollars, it’s About a Sense of Community
Tonight a few Echidnas will be “attending” the Pillar Community Innovation Awards, celebrating some of those individuals and organizations who have…
Accessible UX Research Means All Voices, Ideas, and Needs, Can Be Heard
The point of user research is to ensure that you hear the voices of your users and use that information to inform your solutions. Seems pretty simple…
How Getting in TROUBLE Can Lead to Future Success
Today we wanted to do more than just shake a few hands, offer some advice, and share a few hearty well wishes. Today we wanted to give the attendees…
Can’t See Forest for the Blog? Plant Evergreen Content
Some things are just so nice you have to use them twice… Or three times, or more. Let me not just run the risk of repeating myself – let me actively…