The Ultimate UX Research Question Answered
There’s one question above all others that needs to be asked during any user research session -- and it’s one that rarely, if ever, does. It’s the one…
Facing WCAG 2.1 Compliance? Your Guide to Meeting Accessibility Standards
Author Jay Ménard Sometimes, when the future looks uncertain, it pays to look to the past for guidance. For many public sector institutions in the…
The Weight of the Word is On Your Shoulders
How important are words? Well, maybe Elvis sang it best when he warbled “It’s only words and words are all I have to steal your heart away.” Whether…
Application Shows Promise in 'Lending' a Set of Eyes to Visually Impaired Users
I can do all manner of things independently – attend school, participate in clubs and extra-curriculars, work, go to Starbucks, and any number of run…
Why Linking Your Tweets to your Facebook is a Bad Idea
Clients often come to Echidna when they’re interested in setting up social media platforms, more specifically Facebook and Twitter. They are excited…
Intranet Introspection: How to Keep Your Project On Track Once It Has Left the Station
Last week I covered some pointers on the bid process and how to ensure you get the right vendors coming to the table. Now let’s cover the start of…
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…
Language Matters - 2016 in Review
In my mind, there were two major communications themes that highlighted (or lowlighted, as the case may be) 2016: one, we saw battle lines being drawn…
Drilling Into the Importance of Client Education for UX and Content
Recently, I was under the lights at my dentist’s office. Maybe it was the hypnotic hum of the drill, maybe it was the influence of freezing, but our…
Why Does a Website Cost So Much?
“You paid how much? My neighbour’s kid could have built you a website for just a couple of hundred bucks.” That’s the thing about building digital…