Introduction Design rules for device cases Device cases are made for three purposes: aesthetics, function, and protection. Designers need to balance these elements in order to create cases that add value to an expensive investment, rather than detract from it. In many situations, device owners may want a case to meet a specific need. This will likely involve some … [Read more...] about Device Case Design or How to Design the Ideal Device Case
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Rethinking the Notebook Computer: Lenovo Yoga 900 and Acer Chromebook C910
As the traditional PC market continues to decline, it is imperative that manufacturers create devices that offer differentiated features, and that they completely nail design details. It’s also time to reimagine the PC, not as a tablet, but as a next-generation computing device. With combination devices (PCs with detachable keyboards) being a bright spot, the market seems to … [Read more...] about Rethinking the Notebook Computer: Lenovo Yoga 900 and Acer Chromebook C910
The Tens—Ten Factors Influencing the Future of Hotels
Download the PDF here: Hoteliers will need to pay attention to a number of factors as the global market shifts East, grows older (and younger) and expects more for their travel investment. Hoteliers that leverage these factors as opportunities will find themselves at the top of their markets over the next several years, while those who don’t will struggle for … [Read more...] about The Tens—Ten Factors Influencing the Future of Hotels
In defense of Microsoft Surface
This isn't a formal review of Microsoft's Surface tablets. Plenty of people can tell you about the original Surface RT's 1366 x 768 pixel display, the NVIDIA Tegra 3 Quad-core processor and the various ports and sensors. And many have—in not-so-glowing terms when software and hardware are examined together. As I write this, Microsoft has announced the RT's successor, the new … [Read more...] about In defense of Microsoft Surface
Nine Much Needed Updates to Microsoft Office
Microsoft looks to Office 2013 as an “modernization” it is much more a throwback than an evolutionary step forward. Although Office was just updated, 2013 breaks some things, fails to deliver in others and introduced new quirks as well — here is a list of updates that will make Office 2013 better without completely rewriting the code, and few thoughts about opportunities for a … [Read more...] about Nine Much Needed Updates to Microsoft Office