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2016-01-21 / Other
From the food we eat and the way we travel to the way we spend our money, mobile apps have changed the way we interact with the world around us. Since the launch of Apples app store back in 2008, developers have built a huge number of tools and solutions to make consumers lives easier. In 2015, the number of apps in the major stores looks a little like this: Fig 1. Apps in the major app stores Source: Statista. 2015 However, this massive growth hasnt been mirrored in the enterprise IT market. Although there is a growing number of companies building their own internal apps to facilitate corpora[…]
by Josh Anderson
2015-12-15 / Other
The enterprise software market is poised to explode. In a recent report, Gartner projects app spending by companies to rise 7.5% this year to $149.9 billion, and in 2019, to more than $201 billion. While those numbers may sound exciting for developers working on business-class apps, a key finding is that 41% of those surveyed stated extending capabilities of core enterprise applications was a high priority for their companies. In the end, it isnt about looking for more apps, but better ways to improve work. This comes as a warning signal, particularly on the mobile end of the spectrum. There i[…]
by Daniel Kraft
2015-11-02 / Other
Apps are powerful, easy to learn and, thanks to the spread of mobile devices, wildly popular. But they come with downsides: to solve a complex task, users often have to switch between apps, even multiple times. It doesnt have to be this wayif we start looking at apps more as service providers. The Apps Eco-System: Simple And Extensible Obvious cases of systems that can be extended via apps. Apps are everywhere, on smartphones, tablets, TVs, set-top boxes and watches. We also see a rebirth of apps on desktops, where installable applications have been around for some time, of course. Something ha[…]
by Andreas Weder
2015-10-12 / Prototype design
Without motion, there cannot be interaction. When you close a tab, it disappears from the screen: at this basic level, motion provides immediate feedback (which is crucial since vision is our dominant sense), but at a more advanced level, motion adds a layer of humanity and realism. Animation makes interfaces feel alive and truly responsive to the user. In the past, animations were a luxury mostly for Flash-based sites, but now almost every site uses CSS/Javascript/HTML5 animations ranging from simple sliders to more complex parallax scrolls. This isnt a bad thing in addition to looking nice an[…]
by Jerry Cao
2015-09-28 / Interface
What makes a great landing page has always been a topic of discussion for many designers and webmasters. In order to design a winning landing page, you have to do plenty of research about your target audiences needs, the web-page-design techniques used and heaps of other information on the science and psychology involved. Its not the same as making an attractive website that is beautiful and functional. Clearly, a landing page has to have much more to make sure your viewers LAND on it safely and take action, just like an astronaut would. Source: Apollo 11 Moon Landing. So, your client has asked[…]
by Preston Pierce
2015-09-21 / Technology research
As Internet usage on mobile devices continues to grow and exceed that of desktop browsers, it is becoming increasingly important for businesses to have a mobile-friendly website. A responsive website enhances usability and can even help boost conversion rates. Read below to learn more about the benefits of responsive design and why you should make the switch for your companys website. What is Responsive Website Design? Responsive website design aims to provide the best user experience, with easy reading and simple navigation. A website with a responsive design is adaptive and adjusts according[…]
by Frank Fan
