No matter what we may think of the situation, we are (for the most part) all conformists. As a whole, we act upon what others do. We use social validation as a means to fit in with others around us. You can see evidence of this in areas of education, business, and yes…even the Internet.
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The Future of the Web Lies in the Palm of Your Hand
30 Nov , 2009
By now we have all heard about the Apple iPhone. Since its release in 2007, it has dominated the smartphone market with over 30 million units sold worldwide. Both RIM (makers of the Blackberry) and Palm have been working hard in their R&D departments trying to create a product that will trump the all-in-one from […]
6 Things Video Games Can Teach Us About Web Usability
13 Nov , 2009
Those who think video games are not educational, this post is for you. Not only can video games be an enjoyable experience, they can teach us many things. Websites and video games often use similar concepts about usability in order to achieve an amazing end-product. I’ve come up with 6 essential concepts that video games […]
Market your business effectively: Start with brand identity
4 Nov , 2009
Ever looked at the brands that are visible in a magazine? How about down the grocery aisle? Fact is, brands are extremely important to the success of a business. Brand identity shapes perceptions and perceptions determine sales. It’s a simple formula, but hard to master. Off the top of my head, I can name a […]
Don’t Blink! You’ve Got 50ms to Impress Me
22 Oct , 2009
Internet users have little patience when browsing websites.
More often than not, users are on a mission and are determined to find specific information. You [as a company] get one chance to impress your targeted audience with your design. Based off of previous studies, users can judge your website in as little as 50 milliseconds!
Most designers would […]