Mavin Digital Mashup

Knowing key must have resources to launch a polished working prototype could make the difference for your startup.

What is grok? A geek’s word, to grok is a coinage of science-fiction writer R.A. Heinlein, meaning to understand something thoroughly by having empathy with it. Urban Dictionary also defines it as “to drink” definitely not referring to that meaning of grok in this post.

Having empathy is a willingness to learn, unflawed by … [Read More »]

Hmm, no they won’t. You have to know who they are and what they want. Or they won’t even show up.
So who is visiting you website or using your application? How much do you know about them and are you meeting their needs. The more you know about your users the better you can cater … [Read More »]

Spend a few minutes on a train, in an airport, or even driving to and from work and it won’t take long to figure out that the smartphone has become the new desktop. And this is a big deal for several reasons.
For starters, the smartphone is contradicting a trend we currently see in the traditional … [Read More »]

How do you share the story of America’s sinful cities in a visually engaging format rich with data and content? A creative map infused with fun, playful iconography and digestible bits of data supported by cutting-edge technology.
When the Creative and Product Development Director, Jeff Bauer of Forbes.com approached me with the project in late December … [Read More »]