Considering an update to Rails 5? Here's 3 reasons you shouldn't wait to upgrade to a new version of Rails.
Debating a Rails 5 Update? Here's 3 Reasons You Shouldn't Wait
7 Feb 2017
Outsourcing a Web Development Project? Read This First
3 Feb 2017
Outsourcing a new web development project? Here's a quick guide to everything you need to know to get the most accurate estimate from outside agencies. No more running around in circles on endless conference calls and email threads for weeks. Cut to the chase and get that project started ASAP.
2016 Year in Review
30 Jan 2017
For the 2016 YIR, we decided to celebrate and critique the previous 20 years of the World Wide Web. Animated gifs, table-based layouts, Comic Sans, oh my!
WTF is a SWAG?
30 Jan 2017
SWAG is the first step in a web development partnership – and we don’t mean style. See what questions we ask ourselves and our potential clients before calculating our ballpark project estimates.
How New Eyes can Refresh a Stale Project
24 Jan 2017
In our initial calls with potential design partners, one of the first phrases we often hear is: I think we just need a fresh set of eyes on this project. Here's a few reasons outside perspectives are beneficial for refreshing a tired design.
3 Useful Lessons from Installing Thinking Sphinx on Engine Yard
19 Jan 2017
Installing Thinking Sphinx on Engine Yard soon? Here's a few helpful tips to navigate through the process.
6 Reasons Not to Hire Planet Argon
10 Jan 2017
We’ve partnered with incredible companies in dozens of different verticals: subscription snack services, spin studios, event venues, and technology companies, just to name a few. Our redesign and development abilities translate beyond one industry. But we aren’t the right fit for every project. Here are six reasons you shouldn't hire Planet Argon. It's not you, it's us.
What Might We Expect in 2017
4 Jan 2017
2016 was…interesting. And, with a new year and change in the air, there are still unknowns and guesses of what’s to come. As a Design Strategist, I’ve been thinking a lot about the future of design, and, specifically, what I might design for or need to consider as a design for people in the future. I’ve been observing where we are today (compared to where we have been) and how we now interact and consume what has been designed for us. I’ve been thinking about how our behaviors and needs have significantly changed year after year based on designed platforms and technology, and will surely continue to change based on what is happening around us.
Fjord’s take on the key trends for 2017 is fascinating and, I believe, on the mark. Their analysis of 8 key trends, with a background of how we got here, what to expect this year, and what your organization can do about it is insightful and thorough. And while it doesn’t answer all the questions, it provides a well-rounded perspective to get anyone to think beyond today.
Creating Templates with Google Drive
13 Dec 2016
Do you use Google Drive for your everyday documents and spreadsheets? Wish you could just have a template for those files (instead of opening an old file and creating a copy)? Well, now you can (again). Google recently announced they were bringing back team Google Drive templates. This post walks you through how to take advantage of that feature.
Healthcare organizations working on mobile strategy
18 Nov 2016
tl;dr: Healthcare companies are investing in mobile and seeing positive outcomes