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Gauging Usability for Longevity

Usability testing is a great idea for anyone developing apps. There are few experiences for a developer more eye-opening than watching a user interact in unexpected ways with his creation. I learned about traditional usability testing from Don Levan of Vanguard Custom...

FileMaker Pro 12 Announced

FileMaker today announced the release of FileMaker Pro 12 for Mac and Windows. This upgrade adds many new enhancements to the product line, including FileMaker Pro 12, FileMaker Server 12, and FileMaker Go 12 for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch. Stunning new features make...

How the world of 1950 looked in 1925

It’s pretty darn easy to think you know what the latest in design is, and where design is going next. The reality is that design follows a path of consensus, shifting incrementally in unpredictable ways. Sure, we all saw the most recent wave of ’60s,...
Local vs. Global

Local vs. Global

We examine FileMaker consulting and distance factors The majority of our clients are local to our area. Why? Because nine times out of ten, those are the people who call us. Some of this is due to local marketing campaigns, but that’s not the only factor....
The Top Five Reasons You Need a FileMaker Database Now

The Top Five Reasons You Need a FileMaker Database Now

Let me be honest here: the title for this article is a bit misleading. First of all, I can’t instruct you on why you need a FIleMaker Pro database, because you already suspect you need one, or you wouldn’t be reading this. Secondly, there are many, many...
The Discovery Phase: Your Key to a Great App

The Discovery Phase: Your Key to a Great App

Learn how a little prep in the beginning pays off in a big way not far down the road. How much will my database cost? Understandably, you want to know what you are getting into before...