Social Software Building Blocks
Seven building blocks that provide a good functional definition for social software.
Kiiro
Kiiro simplifies SharePoint, syncs with Microsoft Project, and gives you an easy-to-use interface for managing projects.
Comcast Game Invasion
Deep research helps Comcast prioritize features for their Game Invasion product.
Work Processes and Habits Part Two: Chelsea Boos from Vue Weekly by Heather McGaw
I had the pleasure of visiting the offices of Vue Weekly last week and interviewing the very charming and talented Chelsea Boos. Can you tell me a little bit about what you do as a Graphic Designer at Vue? I... | July 20, 2010
Design Lessons from my Bathroom by Dennis Breen
I’m a fairly dedicated DIY-er. I enjoy learning new skills and the sense of accomplishment it brings. I’m also really cheap, but that’s a topic for a different blog.I recently renovated a bathroom–a project that did not go entirely smoothly,... | July 20, 2010
Visualizing Information Structures: Some Examples by Gene Smith
A couple of months ago I asked our staff to share examples of interesting ways of visualizing information structure. They promptly sent me a bunch of interesting stuff, then I got busy and put it aside for a while (sorry... | July 12, 2010
A short saying oft contains much wisdom by Dennis Breen
Steve Martin once said "Some people have a way with words....some people....um....not have way, I guess." So true. Here are a few of our favourite design-related quotes from people who have a way with words. “I have no vision at... | May 31, 2010
Don't Be So Sure About That by Dennis Breen
One of the subjects I’m most interested in is how the human mind works. What makes us do what we do? How do we make choices? How do we make sense of the world? Fueling my interest have been... | May 5, 2010
Recent Launches by Yvonne Shek
We've had two recent launches that I would like to share with you. Information Services Corporation of Saskatchewan URL: http://isc.ca Timing: Launched in January 2010. This project took exactly a year from start to end. Goal: The project goal was... | May 4, 2010
Apple iPad - Our first impressions by Ammneh Azeim
Apple has just released iPad and lucky for us Gene has bought one for each of our locations (Edmonton, Saskatoon and Toronto). After using the iPad for a week or so, here is a short summary of our first... | April 28, 2010
Micro Interactions and Cheesy Comestibles by Dennis Breen
In the classic Monty Python Cheese Shop sketch John Cleese goes through a litany of cheeses in search of one that might be in stock. At first he is undaunted as he discovers that type after type is unavailable. If... | April 21, 2010
Our favourite multi-channel design tools by Heather McGaw
This week we thought we would share with you a roundup of our favourite multi-channel design tools. Here are our favourite: Experience Maps Gene says - "An experience map combines a user persona with a story about that user's journey... | April 16, 2010
Introducing Parachute: Backup your Basecamp files in minutes by Gene Smith
Today we’re releasing a new product called Parachute. Parachute is a simple Windows XP/Vista/7 application with one purpose: to back up your Basecamp files. As long-time Basecamp users we realized there was no easy way to get the files... | April 14, 2010
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