3 Things We Loved from the Google I/O 2019 Keynote
Wellbeing We’d hoped Google would talk about their Digital Wellbeing features at Google I/O 2019. They took some good steps forward in helping implement technologies to curb cell phone addiction. (More about what we had hoped to see on our predictions blog.) We
Google I/O Predictions, Hopes, and Dreams from Detroit Labs Developers
Google IO is almost here and we’re all counting down the days until we can get our new *fingers crossed* Google Pixel. We asked some of our Android devs what they are hoping to see announced this week. So here
Building a Proof of Technology: 3 Ways You’ll Benefit
As an organization, you are always looking for ways to innovate and bring new ideas to market fast. But the desire to move quickly can often lead to wasted time and money. So, how do you act decisively while keeping
Proof of Technology Engagements: What Happens in 8 Weeks?
Today, I’ll explain how our eight-week Proof of Technology engagements are structured to support that exploratory process and allow us to consistently provide valuable results. Week 1: Kickoff & Problem Definition Each engagement begins with a kickoff meeting where all team members
When Building a Proof of Concept, Focus on the Right Idea
When it comes to building out a proof of concept (we call them Proof of Technology), the first thing we need is an idea. Your idea. That thought that started as just a spark and has now consumed you. What
Proof of Technology, Prototype, or MVP: 3 Ways to Get Buy in on Your Idea
So you have an idea. Is this idea fleeting or does it stay with you? Is this idea confirmed over and over again from everyday pain points? Good. Ideas that stick around have potential, but how do we convince company
Iterative and Incremental Development: How to Be a Successful Partner
Business ideas are exciting because we can see that they have the potential to make great change. The problem is when you don’t know if that idea is realistically, technically
Use App Feedback to Make Your Product Better
You’ve worked really hard creating personas, done research on what these types of users like, determined what their pain points are, and defined why your product or idea will be important and useful to them. You’ve gone as far as
The Feynman Algorithm: Getting Started with a Proof of Technology
Richard Feynman is a personal hero of mine. He was a theoretical physicist known for his work in quantum physics. Feynman had a unique and uncanny ability to solve tough problems. He was so good at it, in fact, that
How My Life Experiences Made Me a Better QA
If I were to take a look at everything I enjoy in life and boil it down to my two favorites (setting family on its own pedestal, of course), learning and musicianship would stand higher than the rest. My love of