Author Archives: Jenson

Android Finally Gets Serious About Its Looks, Launches Official Design Portal

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Jenson

Tired of looking at Android apps that are decidedly more homely than their iOS counterparts? Google is too — and it’s finally doing something about it. Today the Android team has launched an official ‘Android Design’ portal, featuring an extensive guide … Continue reading →

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Nearly 40% Of Facebook Users Are Mobile App Users – Sarah Perez @ TechCrunch

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Jenson

According to new data from Benedict Evans for Enders Analysis, the number of monthly active users of Facebook’s mobile apps recently passed the 300 million mark. This is primarily due to heavy use of the iOS and Android apps, but … Continue reading →

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A Web Of Apps – Sarah Perez @ TechCrunch

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Jenson

It is remarkable to think that we’re in the early days of the app era, when there are already close to 600,000 iOS applications and nearly 400,000 on Android (source:Distimo). The growth of these app ecosystems has been rapid, exponential … Continue reading →

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To Achieve Big Goals, Become A Pattern Thinker

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Jenson

When faced with trying to accomplish a big goal, one of the most daunting questions is: Where do I start?  “Standing on the shoulders of giants” is another way of saying you don’t have to start from scratch and you … Continue reading →

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A fresh look at metrics and the marketing funnel, by Joseph King (CMO at MindTree)

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Jenson

Back in December, I wrote a blog entitled “Outcome Based Marketing: Who’s Doing it?” I had a number of helpful conversations with readers. One of the conclusions I came away with is that the traditional marketing funnel has become outdated, as … Continue reading →

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The Good, the bad and the ugly _ By Steve McGhee

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Jenson

Find inspiration anywhere… even where it hurts. The Good My baby girl was born March 25, 2009. It was the happiest day of my life. The months of anticipation and preparation for this new tiny addition to our family couldn’t … Continue reading →

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Examining The Design Process: Clichés and Idea Generation – by Dan Mayer

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Jenson

Where do good ideas come from? It’s a question that matters a great deal to designers, yet seems to be curiously discounted in the common perception of graphic design. Continue reading →

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Six Keys to Being Excellent at Anything

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Jenson

The reward is that being really good at something you’ve earned through your own hard work can be immensely satisfying. Continue reading →

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