Today I’d like to discuss the Atomic Design methodology and how I’ve been applying it to my visual design process. First, let’s start with a little description of what an atomic design is. Coined by Brad Frost, Atomic Design is basically the analogy of chemistry being applied to design systems. In chemistry, we learn that […]
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3 Steps to Overcoming Communication Barriers
We often hear the phrase “Seek first to understand and then to be understood” or are told to actively listen. While these are important, often time it’s simply not tactical enough. Too often what we hear is skewed by the filters that we (and our audiences) apply. So how do we ensure what we say […]
Five Simple Ways to Optimize Your Search Box
In today’s market, online search has become muscle memory. We don’t think about how to find information; we automatically begin entering words into a search box and expect to be presented with whatever we’re searching. This tendency to search for anything and everything we desire to know is precisely why the search box needs to […]
How We Deliver Salesforce Communities Without Giving Up Vacation
Delivering on a project like this is one that makes the whole team feel good. But how do you do this while still maintaining your sanity, let alone a life outside of work? Obstacle: Faced with a Super-Tight Deadline but it’s a Great Opportunity OpenTable heard about our community expertise and came to us in […]
AEM Development Quick Tip: Component Unique ID
Often times, you need a unique ID for the AEM component. You either need to trigger custom action with JS or make a backend server side call. A hard-coded field ID is not unique if the component is dragged and dropped multiple times in the page. This post will give you a quick tip to […]
Spurring Growth Initiatives Through Tax Reform in Insurance
Recent months have seen many discussions and questions about tax reform and its impact on the industry as a whole. The introduction of lower corporate tax rates in the U.S. has created a jubilant atmosphere, as the rates are generally expected to boost earnings and investments for many insurers. Companies including Aflac, MetLife, Travelers, and […]
UX Testing: Low- or High-Fidelity Mockups?
When it comes to music, most of us have an idea about low and high fidelity. Low fidelity is the radio in your grandfather’s station wagon. You get the idea of the sound, and in the ‘70s, that’s about all you had to work with. High fidelity is the car next to you at the […]
Federated Authentication in Sitecore 9 – Part 3: Implementation of SAML2p
Let’s jump into implementing the code for federated authentication in Sitecore! If you’ve missed Part 1 and/or Part 2 of this 3 part series examining the federated authentication capabilities of Sitecore, feel free to read those first to get set up and then come back for the code. Part 1: Overview Part 2: Configuration For […]
It’s More Than Technology in the Car Rental Industry
Although investing in technology plays a big role in digital transformation, transforming or growing a car rental company isn’t just about the deployment and modernization of front- and back-end systems. Transformation initiatives also require the development, implementation, and execution of strategies and programs capable of delivering operational efficiency, reducing expenses, and increasing revenue. For example, […]
Enabling Key Stakeholders in the Insurance Industry
Ensuring that agents and brokers have the best tools to evaluate and close opportunities can be a real differentiator for insurance companies. For example, many companies wish to invest in solutions that effectively automate and improve underwriting, as such solutions can help remove human bias, increase the lendable pool of consumers, and reduce response times. […]
Brewing an Addictive Mobile Experience
Digital innovation continues to disrupt industries at lightning speed. Today’s organizations are transforming their entire business – from strategy to operations, technology to culture – to better deliver value to their customers. In 2017, we compiled the top 10 trends leaders needed to know when it came to their digital transformation journey. In this 10-week […]
7 Salesforce Podcasts for a Powerful Start to Your Day
Take Control of Your Morning There’s no better way to get into the Salesforce-frame-of-mind on a Monday morning than a little pre-work headspace with your favorite tech podcasters. Our team sure does. Tim Murphy wrote about his podcast takeaways and after David Schild recommended the Salesforce Admins podcast to me, I was hooked. (Don’t worry, links below.) […]