There is a common misconception that every URL typed into an address box belongs to a website, but some lead users to websites while others lead to web applications. To the untrained eye, there are very few differences between the two, but it is important to understand the different uses and functionalities of each, especially…
The Importance of Definition, and Redefinition in Agile Software Methodology
There is no doubt that all modern software developers have gone all-in for the agile methodology. We have 100% embraced it ourselves but have discovered there are some pitfalls. One of the things that can occur is that the development team can wind-up in a week-to-week, sprint-to-sprint, rut that becomes less informed over time, and…
5 Technologies that are Transforming Healthcare in 2019
It’s no secret that businesses from every industry are implementing digital transformation strategies in order to improve productivity and customer experience. Specifically in healthcare, technology is helping us to live longer, healthier, more productive lives. Here are a few technology trends that are transforming healthcare in 2019. Telemedicine Telemedicine is a relatively new concept in…
How to Surge Your Development While Maintaining Quality and Control
Anyone who knows Haneke Design knows that we pride ourselves on keeping our core project team onshore and in-house. It is extremely important to me that our multidisciplinary team of designers and developers to be able to meet in the real world and on a regular basis. This allows for small issues to get resolved…
My Take on the Apple Card: Is This the Future of Banking?
Last month, Apple announced that they will be releasing their first ever consumer credit card, the Apple Card. Ever since the introduction of Apple Pay, I’ve been excited for the potential of a completely digital payment system. I don’t know about you, but I’m tired of carrying around a wallet and a phone, and while…
Tech Trends that can Transform Your Business and Drive Growth
Chances are you’ve heard the phrase digital transformation. It is being mentioned everywhere, making it easy to dismiss it as the latest fad soon to be replaced by something bigger and better. But digital transformation is different. In the past, the most successful businesses continually changed and evolved in order to meet the ever-changing demands…
Virtual and Augmented Reality Are Going Mainstream
Both virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies have been around for a very long time, but they have dramatically increased in popularity over the last few years. I remember when Pokémon Go came out in 2016 and everyone was mesmerized. Most people had never seen technology used this way before, bringing the virtual…
Let Go and Grow Your Business
4 Lessons learned about growing and scaling your startup Perfectionism, attention to detail, competitiveness and a joy for your craft, these are the traits that I have seen over the years in some of the best designers and software developers. These are also personality traits that have controlled my life for a very long time…
A Look Back, My 20 Years in Tampa Tech
My first experience with Tampa was as a student at the Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota, Florida. My current girlfriend, and future wife, was attending The University of Tampa and invited me up to see her college and surrounding neighborhoods of South Tampa. Being born and raised in northern New Jersey, my…
Design Considerations for Software Development
Engaging and effective software starts with solid user experience design. Our design Spec Books memorialize that design effort and provide a guide for the entire team as they move from great idea to great software. I’ve always struggled with the rush to create things, but my formal education in graphic design has always taught me…