The blank canvas is not my friend.
Herzog's Cave of Forgotten Code
29 Sep 2016
How the f^%k does DNS work?
27 Sep 2016
Our friends over at dnsimple put together a comic to help explain how Domain Name Services work.
Fun fact: the first Linux server I was ever paid to put into production was a DNS server running on Bind and Slackware.
Code Reviews: Be flexible, fair, and do it alone?
27 Sep 2016
David A. Black shares a few tips for your team to consider when conducting code reviews.
Designing for accessibility: Dos and Don'ts
27 Sep 2016
Across the pond, the UK's Government Digital Services team shares some tips on how to design an inclusive user experience.
Thinking Like a Developer
26 Sep 2016
An old friend of mine, Geoffrey Grosenbach, shares thoughts on why thinking like a developer could be a good thing...even if you're not...a developer.
Why We Moved Our Site Off of Squarespace
21 Sep 2016
Early this year, we launched a redesign of our website on Squarespace. After a few months, we had a handful of features we loved, but also a lot of roadblocks we were tired of maneuvering around. So we faced another decision, move off or add more development time into making it work. This story is about what we learned, and why we said goodbye to Squarespace.
Cognitive Bias Cheat Sheet
7 Sep 2016
A list of cognitive biases from Wikipedia that have been grouped by Buster Benson. Plenty of reading for the next few days/weeks/months...
Earn Trust Early
31 Aug 2016
Trust isn't always freely given and in fact, often needs to be earned. How do you cultivate that cycle of trust with a new client?
Video Testimonial: Screaming Circuits
31 Aug 2016
Duane Benson and Adriel Henderson from the Screaming Circuits team share the past challenges they were facing with their application, their experience working alongside Planet Argon’s team, and how our redesign of Screaming Circuits has put them ahead of their competition.
Planet Argon Designers Ask The Questions
25 Aug 2016
A great article asking designers to not shy away from asking questions that will help clients get to the core of their needs and allow designers to provide valuable solutions.
Watching our designers at Planet Argon work, I've been lucky enough to be first-hand witness to what this article outlines any designer can do for clients. Watching them listen to client and project needs and thoughtfully provide proven solutions makes participating in projects that much more fun.