Providing public or even private RESTful API services seems relatively painless when you first conceive the idea, but when you begin to dig deep and truly consider the possibilities, it can become overwhelming. In this first installation, I’ll attempt to demystify the complexities of RESTful web services by providing concrete design principles for manipulating database […]
While working on an iAd recently I was tasked with reproducing some Photoshop effects in CSS. Normally any image manipulation would be saved and exported as part of the image itself. However, in this instance that was not possible because several of the elements had to be animated separately. Here is an example of the […]
One upon a time, there was a group of monks translating the Bible. When they came to Psalms, they wanted to make sure people read their favorites, so they put them at the top of each page. Then, one monk folded the page in half to carry and show the local bishop. He explained to […]
For those of us who are tired of constantly scrolling through our news feeds to find relevant and engaging content that we actually care about, not to worry. Facebook has found a solution. Facebook recently announced that it is experimenting with a new feature for its news feed algorithm that will allow users to select the friends and pages […]
With the release of Chrome 42 for Android, web applications are one step closer to being able to offer a similar user experience to native applications.
Hello Sunday morning! Please be gentle as some of us aren’t in the best shape after last night. Chris lost his voice and now sounds like Gollum, but we’re still pretty excited about what the day has in store. Here’s a preview: Chris Alvares Sr. Product Manager and Technical Innovation Lead “Can’t Miss” Session: “Why […]
At the beginning of the year, PMG decided to roll out a common project management tool across all departments. In the past, communication was lost in large email chains and agency teams were disconnected. Ultimately, we chose Trello, a popular kanban-style app. So far mostly everyone at PMG has been pleased with it. Still, the default feature set […]
One of the most exciting and terrifying phrases a person in this industry hears is, “You’ll be presenting to the client.” Immediately your heart swells with pride as you imagine the best way to bring your ideas to life and convince the client that your work is without equal. Unfortunately, sometimes that is followed up by those loathed words: “I will send you our PowerPoint template.”
Twitter Adds “While You Were Away” Feature For those of us who do not have our phones permanently attached to our hips, but want to constantly be in the know, Twitter just released the new “while you were away” feature, which gives you the ability to never miss a beat. This feature will not only […]
In the movie Her, Spike Jonze portrays a world where technology has progressed in such a way that it is all but invisible. Interacting with electronic devices is done primarily through voice commands and what displays exist are unobtrusive and minimalistic. This design direction reminds me of something Jony Ive said during an iPhone 5S […]