“Sexy-Ugly” QR Codes vs. Others?

There is a contingent that feel QR codes are ugly. But I’ve had a bit of a fascination with them. Like all innovations, I think the QR code is helping pave the way to more elegant engagement tools.  What have they helped us do? Easily engage mobile customers with additional content, this by re-purposing barcode […]

Is that copy necessary?

Clear, the new list making app for iPhone from Impending is instructional for how to cleverly integrate instructional text with smart and intuitive design. In this case mobile design, but the lesson could be taken to heart for all web applications. I first read about it in a post on The Next Web and signed […]

Use This Neat Writing Trick When Your Brain is Stagnant

Writers, an idea: How can you quickly stimulate an idea for an essay or story when you’re mind seems blank? Mark Sumner of the Daily Kos writes this: In case you’re having a problem, try this little exercise. Go to the nearest book shelf, drag down two volumes at random, and turn them both to […]