by Bob | Feb 2, 2015 | Article, Design, FileMaker, News
A new article by Jason Pamental in the TNW blog addresses some of the concerns designers face in attempting to design good, readable interfaces. One thing I like about this article is that he pays attention to something very close to my heart: typographic hierarchy....
by Bob | Jan 14, 2015 | Article, Blog, Design, FileMaker, News
In part 2a of my series, “Getting Started with Design,” I outlined in detail the differences between the various fonts available to FileMaker developers. In this article, I will describe how to use type effectively, using information hierarchy and...
by Bob | Jan 13, 2015 | Article, Design, FileMaker, News
I thought I would share a quick note on an interesting project for a client. We are deploying a FileMaker solution on some iPad Air 2s, using FileMaker Go. This is an invoicing/POS system for plumbers to accept on-site payment from customers at the close of a job. We...
by Bob | Nov 17, 2014 | Article, Design, FileMaker, News
Many developer types are confused about the entire topic of typography. What’s the big deal? If you can read it, it’s working, right? Not necessarily. In part 2 of the “Getting Started with Design” series, we will explore what makes type so...
by Bob | Oct 16, 2014 | Article, Design, FileMaker, News
Maybe you are the analytical type: great with numbers, your database structure is solid, your code always works… but if someone asks you to create an elegant, esthetically pleasing design, you’re at a loss how to even begin. In part 1 of my “Getting...
by Bob | Sep 26, 2014 | Article, FileMaker, News
If you were to ask me what’s the most common source of pain for new, first-time clients, I can say unequivocally that it’s double-keying – the practice of entering the same piece of information in more than one location (e.g. two different Excel...
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