Sustainability May Not Be as Flashy, but It’s Just as Exciting
When you look at the Growth 500 list, you see some eye-popping numbers -- triple-digit and even quadruple-digit growth, in some cases. And while I’m…
Accessibility Matters - Exploring the Hows and Whens of Alternative Text
The most frustrating part of accessing the web as a blind user, in my opinion, is images. Whether they're infographics or pictures used to add a…
Caring or Opportunism? How to Do the Right Thing
There’s a fine line between genuine sympathy and the perception of opportunism. Even if your heart is in the right place, public opinion can become…
Drupal Training At Fanshawe College
When demand outpaces supply, you can do one of two things: You can wait and hope for talent to magically appear at your doorstep, or you can work to…
Accessible Hiring: Right Idea; Historically Wrong Approach
Today marks the end of Disability Employment Awareness Month. And as much as Digital Echidna as a company and I, individually, are strongly involved…
User Experience -- No Magic, No Snake Oil, Just Data and Effort-Driven Results
User Experience is such a broad topic that it can often feel confusing to people not immersed in it. And, unfortunately, the world of web optimization…
Stumped for Ideas? Go Back to the Future for Inspiration
For some writers, staring at a blank screen can be intimidating. We’re always trying to stay at the vanguard of relevancy, but sometimes new ideas won…
Quality Content - Learning the Universal Language
When building sites or designing content, some people get too caught up in ensuring everyone is "represented" on a page -- breaking it down into…
London's UX Community to Take Centre Stage Tomorrow
London's emerging user experience industry is ready to take centre stage -- and you're welcome to be a part of a day full of learning, sharing…
Digital Echidna: Fostering a Culture of Caring
What is corporate culture? Is it something that’s implemented from the top down, mandated by mission and vision statements? Or is it something that…