Our Blog
We’re passionate about every aspect of the Internet: from beautiful typography to explosive social media, enabling technologies to emerging business models. We created this space so that we could collect, share and discuss our thoughts with you.
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The web offers so much choice that it is vital to gain the user's trust if you stand any chance of seeing them through the intended user journey.
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In software development, we are often faced with things that can seem intimidating. How can we, as software developers, overcome the instinct to cower when projects seem daunting?
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JAN 05
Posted by Dan Zambonini on 5th Jan 2010
To help your web app business model, this article discusses the main needs that consumers are willing to pay for, together with a guide for how much you can charge for each. -
A high-level look at PHP's role in the development of Enterprise Web Applications.
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A developer not utilising the best tools for their task, or who does not take time to learn to use those tools properly, is not likely to be a great developer.
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We often hear the term "Enterprise" thrown around, and as web developers many of the applications we build are considered enterprise applications, but what does the term really mean?
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NOV 10
Posted by Dan Zambonini on 10th Nov 2009
Museums are popular in the physical world, but not as much online. As all sectors undergo the change initiated by the Internet, how do museums adapt to stay relevant in a digital age? -
OCT 13
Posted by Dan Zambonini on 13th Oct 2009
A social experiment suggests that Twitter users of both sex are more likely to follow white women, and least likely to follow black women. -
SEP 16
Posted by Gavin Davies on 16th Sep 2009
As software becomes more sophisticated it is increasingly critical that it is well structured and sensibly managed. Let's find out how not to do exactly that using antipatterns. -
During July and August 2009, we gathered data for a random selection of 83,628 twitter users. The following is an analysis of the data.
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SEP 07
Posted by Gavin Davies on 7th Sep 2009
In this blog post, four criteria of a good progress bar are defined, the difficulties in implementing progress bars are examined, and we take a look at when they should and should not be used. -
The Magic Whiteboard can be used on more than just walls.
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JUL 24
Posted by Dan Zambonini on 24th Jul 2009
We have created incredible platforms for interaction. Now, let's build the tools that help us communicate. -
A suggested checklist for web design, to ensure that common mistakes are avoided.
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Box UK was recently involved in a project that highlighted for us a need to capture mobile device capabilities. Detecting the device is not sufficient due to the high number of disparate devices in common use. WURFL can be used to serve device-appropriate content.
Box UK Twitter Feed
- Thanks for the feedback! RT @13twelve: @boxuk the UX session was properly good, cheers @jamesdownes & @zambonini. Hope to see you again soon Posted on 1st Feb by Box UK
Dan Zambonini’s Twitter Feed
- Excellent point: RT @jowyang: Remember that mobile isn't a strategy, but aligns with your ever-increasingly complex 'Context Strategy'. Posted at 11:20 am by Dan Zambonini
