Tag Archives: apps

iOS 7 and the end of skeuomorphism

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Jay Morris

This past week, I learned a new word: skeuomorphism. A skeuomorph is an object or feature that imitates the design of a similar object made of a different material. Faux-leather and simulated woodgrain finishes are skeuomorphs. A classic example is the … Continue reading →

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Evaluating Vine and other social media

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Jay Morris

I had lunch last week with my friend and former NAFCU colleague John Zimmerman, who showed me a clever 6-second video he made on Vine—a social media app that has gotten a lot of attention lately but one that I … Continue reading →

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Free e-tools and apps for the busy professional

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Jay Morris

We’ve all had those exasperating moments at the office when we stomp and fume, “There’s got to be a better way of doing this!” That’s definitely the case when you’re self-employed. You become the chief of IT, HR, accounting, sales … Continue reading →

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