Successfully Merging Design and Development? Communication is Key
Communications is the key to unlocking success. But what does that mean? And what role can we play to make sure that we’re all speaking the same…
Get Ready to Ride the Google Wave!
Late last week Google unveiled what they consider the future of online communication - "Google Wave". The service seems to combine Gmail and Google…
Client Relationship Management - on the Web!
As you may, or may not know CRM systems or “ Client Relationship Management” systems are becoming more and more popular in the corporate and non…
Is BlackBerry Messenger a thing of the past?
The debate between Apple's iPhone and Research in Motion's BlackBerry, will be a forever lasting one (at least in this office anyways!). The reasons…
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…
Are You a Social Media Mosquito? Your Voice May be Bugging Your Customers
There’s a device known as 'The Mosquito' that’s used outside of businesses. It's designed to emit a high-frequency sound that only youth can hear and…
AODA at 10 - Slow Progress, Questionable Buy-In
A couple of weeks ago, Jay looked at where we are halfway to the 2025 goal set by the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). He…
Providing Examples, Removing Barriers to Opportunities Key to Inclusivity Efforts
Earlier this week, I was watching 60 Minutes and they presented a segment on some initiatives that some organizations are working on to close the sex…
The importance of human accessibility testing
It’s one thing to design with end users in mind. It’s equally important to ensure that all your primary audience has equitable access to that content…
Accessibility Matters - iAid Update
Last week I wrote about the iAid, using it as an example of a device which was overly complicated and less useful than existing low-tech solutions…