Observations from my First Hackathon
Hackathons. These marathon computer-programming competitions generally involve spending the day (or days) with strangers, forming teams around a…
Coming Through in the “Clutch” -- Three Ways We Strive for Continuous Improvement
Part of knowing where you’re going is understanding where you’ve been. At Digital Echidna, we feel a project launch is just a milestone in a much…
Giving Thanks Never Goes out of Style
Let me just say this: in Canada, we do Thanksgiving right. I know it’s a big deal for our friends in the States -- and then there’s the whole four-day…
Passionate Neutrality -- Biz Writing at its Finest
It’s a fine line between telling a story and being a shill – and, for business writers and media-types alike, I define that line using the following…
AODA and You: Turnabout and Fair Play
Thinking Ability First is not just about looking past physical and mental limitations, but it's about expanding everyone's horizons. Earlier this…
Potluck Approach A Recipe for Success
On Friday we held our annual Digital Echidna's Christmas potluck – a day where the team gets together, brings an assortment of food, and somehow comes…
Committing to Drupal Excellence
Last week, at the TechAlliance of Southwestern Ontario awards celebration, we proudly watched as our very own Scott Reeves accepted the inaugural…
Captioning -- How Not to Get Lost in Translation
For many organizations, a video is a great way to introduce clients to your business. It provides a quick overview, helps people visualize the…
The Path of Least Resistance? It's the One Your Customer Chooses so Keep Multiple Routes Open
The quickest route is always a straight line. But when it comes to delivering value to your consumers, that path might need to be a little more…