what makes great design

What Makes Great Design?

The business conversations around design often go something like this: Them: It’s all the rage: Sexy, creative, intuitive, empathetic, strategic design. And in an increasingly complex and competitive marketplace, it is said, strategic business design is the key to compete successfully in today’s marketplace. Us: What does design have to do with my business? We make things. We sell things. …

Data Analytics

Data Analytics Part 1: Data and Culture

Big Data, Data Mining, Slicing & Dicing are terms that almost everyone who works in business is at the least slightly aware of today. Universities offering Business Analytics degrees have become very competitive with a large pool of candidates applying for a limited number of open seats. Lots of people want to become data analysts. But why? As popular as …

Mixed Reality Headgear Ready for 2017

Mixed Reality Headgear Ready for 2017

Although in development for some time, the mixed reality buzz began in 2016 when Microsoft released the Hololens to developers. A wearable item that uses haptic technology to convert the user’s touch into digital imagery creating a hybrid environment of virtual and real worlds. 2016 was also a busy year of production for many other developers who produced Mixed Reality …

Go Go Go - Amazon Go

Go Go Go – Amazon Go!

For those who haven’t heard, Amazon is opening a store called ‘Amazon Go.’ Below is a quick compilation of information derived from watching the Amazon Go commercial on You Tube this past week: http://bit.ly/2hQOyYr What, Where, When Amazon Go is a food store for purchasing on the go items and food staples including but not limited to condiments, beverages and …