Design
Is Serverless The ‘Right’ Way To Cloud?
Guest post originally published on CloudOps’ blog by Marc Boudreau, Cloud Architect at CloudOps Serverless computing is taking off. Despite having been around since the announcement of Lambda by AWS in 2014 serverless is finally reaching the maturation required to propel a paradigm shift. What is ‘Serverless’ Computing? Serverless computing describes a software development pattern in …
Why FreeDOS Has 16 Colors
Why does text only come in this limited palette, and why does FreeDOS use those colors and shades, instead of some other colors? The answer, like many things in technology, is because of history. If you’ve looked carefully at FreeDOS, you’ve probably noticed that text only comes in a limited range of colors—sixteen text colors, and eight background …
8 Ways to Apply UX to Your Website
How fast do you usually leave a site if the user experience is subpar? There’s a very high chance that visitors to your website will do the same if you don’t have good user experience (UX) even if you have amazing content. Let’s review a few of the ways you can apply UX to your website. Make use of …
4 Reasons To Choose Linux For Art And Design
Open source enhances creativity by breaking you out of a proprietary mindset and opening your mind to possibilities. Explore several open source creative programs. In 2021, there are more reasons why people love Linux than ever before. In this series, I’ll share 21 different reasons to use Linux. Today I’ll explain why Linux is an …
Celebrating The Developers Behind The Best Apps And Games Of 2020
Today, we announced Google Play’s annual Best of 2020 awards, highlighting the year’s best apps, games and digital content. None of this would be possible without the developers that created the amazing content that made a profound impact on us in 2020, or should we say a Genshin Impact … From miHoYo Limited to …
Connecting Urban Environments With IoT And Digital Twins
As urbanization continues to take hold and cities face challenges to become more sustainable and livable, urban planning and operations strategies must adapt. The current pandemic has changed the way we live, accelerating cities’ future vision as a necessity of the present and what it means to live in a connected and resilient urban environment. …
We Need A Code To Protect Our Online Privacy And Wipe Out ‘Dark Patterns’ In Digital Design
A digital building code is needed to help designers better protect the privacy of people when they use online platforms and websites. At the moment no such code exists in New Zealand. Our study with designers shows they try to be ethical in what they do. But commercial pressures from clients and uncertainty around the …
Breakthrough Design Meets Adaptive Intelligence And Boundary Breaking Performance With New HP Spectre x360 14
HP Inc. unveiled the HP Spectre x360 14, offering the viewability of a 15-inch device with the mobility of a 13.5-inch form factor for the ultimate browsing, reading, editing, and viewing experience. Also announced HP’s expanded 11th Gen Intel® Core™ Processor Spectre and ENVY line up, packed with incredible performance gains and increased battery life for …
iPhone SE: A Powerful New Smartphone In A Popular Design
The Most Affordable iPhone Features A13 Bionic, the Fastest Chip in a Smartphone, and the Best Single-Camera System in an iPhone Apple today announced the second-generation iPhone SE, a powerful new iPhone featuring a 4.7-inch Retina HD display, paired with Touch ID for industry-leading security. iPhone SE comes in a compact design, reinvented from the …
HP Recognized For Design Excellence With 12 iF DESIGN 2020 Awards
HP Inc. is a winner of this year’s iF DESIGN AWARD, the world-renowned design prize. The winning 12 products highlight the company’s innovative portfolio spanning Personal Systems and Print. Each year, the world’s oldest independent design organization, Hannover-based iF International Forum Design GmbH, organizes the iF DESIGN AWARD. HP’s products won over the 78-member jury, …