Interpreting today’s digital landscape and how it is transforming the human experience.
If you have much exposure to the Apple ecosystem, you’ve probably heard of the HIG, or “Human Interface Guidelines.” This document outlines recommendations and standards for constructing apps that work according to “platform conventions” on either iOS or Mac OS X. As designers, developers, or business decision makers, it can sometimes be tempting to view the HIG as a set [...]
In a recent post on his blog, veteran software developer Matt Gemmell takes a deep look into the differences between iOS and Android, and illustrates why the open nature of Android makes it ripe for piracy and bad for developers, businesses and consumers.
Recently a co-worker came to me expressing some dismay about the launch of an upcoming video game. It featured characters and a theme she was really excited about, but what made her worried was the platform: the game was coming out only on iOS. “BOO!” she said. “Serious games don’t live on mobile devices,” she implied. Is iOS a viable [...]
Senior software architect RJ Owen sheds light on how “design” isn’t just about the designer, but the orientation of an entire organization. Apple is the perfect example.
While it’s easy to get caught up in the Apple-Adobe debate, it’s helpful to remember that their battle is not your battle. Your battle is to reach out to your customers wherever they may be.
