by noelhenneman | Apr 13, 2012 | Technology, Usability
It seems like everyone and their dogs are rushing to put “applications” on the web. I think this is for two reasons. First, it’s a natural evolution from using static web pages (Web 1.0), to using ajax to make the Web behave more like software (Web 2.0), to...
by Diane Kenedy | Apr 6, 2012 | Accessibility, Culture, Technology
People have looked at me oddly when I mentioned that people in Korea have used sausages on a stick to use their iPhones. Especially when I add that this Korean snack food had a jump in sales once the word got around that it could be used this way. The back story is...
by Noel Henneman | Mar 16, 2012 | Culture, HB Design, Our work
Often in our work we are asked for things that sound simple, but in fact aren’t. (Or would be simple, but wouldn’t be a truly good solution.) And many of those challenges relate to design systems, and whether or not the client has one, or even thinks they need one. A...
by Liana Safian | Mar 8, 2012 | Culture
Of all the many pieces of office equipment that have been purchased in my five years of employment here, I have to confess that the popcorn maker is truly the best! It contributes to a pleasant working environment, brings the team together and provides an afternoon...
by Diane Kenedy | Mar 2, 2012 | Accessibility, Usability
I ordered a stylus for my iPad, because I wanted a pen that would allow me sketch on my iPad with an app I’d downloaded. I couldn’t remember the brand of stylus I’d read about, and that was my mistake—because I ordered something different from what I...
by Cindy Brandt | Feb 20, 2012 | Our work
HB Design recently designed the identity system and marketing materials for a national pilot program that targets engineering students. STAY WITH IT was developed alongside the President’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness to interest, engage, and motivate...
by Diane Kenedy | Feb 13, 2012 | Culture
I have been experimenting with modeling clay. It started when I got a small box of modeling clay as a gift at a trade show. It made me smile, so I brought it to work. Then, I signed up for a webinar that began by reviewing basic information that I already knew. I...
by Cindy Brandt | Feb 6, 2012 | HB Design, Inspiration
Back in November, I had the pleasure of attending the HOW Interactive Conference in San Francisco. It was exciting, inspirational, and educational. This was the first conference I ever attended in my career. It was the first HOW interactive conference ever, so I felt...
by Liana Safian | Jan 30, 2012 | HB Design, Sustainability
The ladies of HB Design held our second annual clothing swap last Thursday night. We had a great turnout! There were many treasures to choose from and amazingly enough there was only one bag breakage incident. Cindy, our fashionista art director, organized the evening...
by Gail Snow | Jan 23, 2012 | HB Design
This is our full cast and crew. There’s an avatar for everybody in the office, except our beloved design studio dogs. But they’re coming soon, along with our mailperson, gardener, and who knows who else. Maybe you? So, let’s get started. We’re letting the avatars...
