Inexpensive Ways to Target Problem Areas
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Work Ideas Events About Contact Search September 22, 2009 Inexpensive Ways to Target Problem Areas By Todd Elliott 0 Comments In these tough economic times it seems just about everyone is trying to do more with less . nbsp When it comes to getting the most out of your design investment , improving user experience can be a cheap way to increase profits . The challenge is often figuring out what part of the site needs the investment so you can get the biggest bang for your buck . This week I'm going to talk about some inexpensive ways to identify and target problem areas , using a variety of readily available tools , specifically , remote user . testing Todd Elliott Jump to : Adaptive Path News Selections From Our Blog What We're Reading Inexpensive Ways to Target Problem Areas Until fairly
: Work Ideas Events About Contact Search April 8, 2010 Collages : Design Tools for Non-Designers By Brian Cronin 0 Comments We frequently use sketching and concepting workshops with our clients to put them in a design-state-of-mind . These workshops are usually a collaborative process , involving people who represent the entire organization i.e . business , technology , marketing , etc . Having facilitated numerous concepting workshops , I have identified one simple truth : non-designers like to sketch out their ideas , but they like to talk about them even . more You can never plan enough time for people to talk about their ideas . Some folks , when given a piece of paper and a pen , will quickly make the most rudimentary sketch . But when it comes time to talk about their sketch , they
Work Ideas Events About Contact Search June 30, 2010 A Blueprint for a Creative Workplace By Kate Rutter 0 Comments How does a workplace culture support creative thinking What kinds of cultural elements kill curiosity and team engagement I've been exploring this question for a while , and I'm always on the lookout for new and insightful perspectives on organizational behaviors and how a culture of creativity can be fostered and . maintained In this issue , I share a map of the creative culture landscape that I've developed to identify areas of workplace culture that support creativity , insight and innovation . Read on to learn how the map came to be and to download a version to make your own . assessment Kate Rutter Jump to : Adaptive Path News Selections From Our Blog What We're Reading
Work Ideas Events About Contact Search April 21, 2010 De Koffie Staat Klaar coffee is ready By Henning Fischer 0 Comments We're proud to announce that on Monday , April 26th make that 26 April we're formally opening the doors of our first European studio in Amsterdam , the Netherlands . It's a big day for Adaptive Path and we couldn't be more . excited Henning Fisher Jump to : Adaptive Path News Selections From Our Blog What We're Reading De koffie staat klaar coffee is ready The opening of our Amsterdam studio is the culmination of almost two years of work . The idea to open up shop in Europe has been around for at least twice as long . It's always made sense . We have and have had a number of clients there and it's a popular venue for our public events . Plus , it shares a lot in common
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