Happy Canada Day
On this Canada Day, now, more than ever, we find ourselves at a crossroads about what it means to be Canadian, as we celebrate the 153rd anniversary…
Bubble, Bubble, is the iPad for the Blind Worth the Toil and Trouble
A tablet billed as "the iPad for the blind" featuring liquid-bubble Braille output is intriguing, but is it appealing to a niche that may not be there…
Is Wolfram|Alpha a Better Way to Search?
This week marks the launch of Wolfram|Alpha, which claims to be an intelligent search engine. Actually Wolfram|Alpha does not use the term "search…
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…
Still Haven't Found What You're Looking For? Focus Less on Searchability and More on Findability
Anything is searchable. The key to success is making it findable. And while X may no longer mark the spot, understanding what markers work -- and the…
Fonts, Colours Influence How Your Message is Perceived and Received
When it comes to finding the right font and colour palette for your brand the "i"s have it. And so do the "a"s, the "t"s, and the "z"s... It may seem…
An Open, Honest Talk About Procurement Improvements
Yesterday, Digital Echidna won a contract with the federal government as part of its Open By Default, open government campaign. We’re obviously…
Websites make an impression
The Internet is a leading resource for gathering information. If someone were to research your company on the web, what would they find? Is your web…
AODA 2021 -- What You Need to Know Now, Four Months Away from the Deadline
OK. I’ll admit it. In my last post, I was less than complimentary of the whole AODA 2021 deadline and how seriously people were taking it. And while I…
Show Strength or Be Strong? The Answer is Clear
True maturity in content creation and delivery only comes when you understand how to deliver upon the goals that actually matter and subjugate the…