Whenever I'm involved in designing a new website or rewamping an existing one I follow these methods to include the responsive aspects to the layout - "Progressive Advancement", "Graceful degradation."It is quite obvious these days that we all tend to use our phones more to browse the internet. Research stats have continuously proven that users … Continue reading Responsive Website Design (RWD)
Wireframe – Frankenstein approach
One of the fastest ways to get your design ideas out of your head is to draw them straight on a piece of paper. Although, there are several tools available out there like Visio, Balsamiq etc. probably nothing is convenient than hand sketching. OK, in this article I am talking about one of the early … Continue reading Wireframe – Frankenstein approach
SIMPLICITY – A fundamental principle of any product development
"Think like a user." My boss handed me a piece of advice when I first joined the company. We were working on a landing page of a website. (Landing page is the very first page displayed when we enter a website). He asked me, "Do you think your grandmother can easily navigate through this page … Continue reading SIMPLICITY – A fundamental principle of any product development
Breathless Chaos – a Musical journey
Breathless chaos… That’s how the thoughts are sometimes- chaotic, isn’t it? Continuous, (un)connected, chaotic yet rhythmic. A confused state of “call it a series of thoughts, mind, being…” which then leads to clarity. However, it is inevitable, we can't skip them easily 🙂 This piece of music is somewhat representing the similar nature. Probably while … Continue reading Breathless Chaos – a Musical journey
Modularity in Content Management System
You need a website? Try Wix.com ... No, today I'm not talking about it. Instead, I want to share my observations on website builds, approach, CMS in brief. Among several projects I've been working on delivering corporate websites, campaign sites, landing pages, applications, at my company, Umbraco is one of the most preferred CMS and … Continue reading Modularity in Content Management System
Blossom – Garageband Music Production
Have you seen Garageband on your iPhone, iPad or on the Mac? if not check it out today. Listen to the following piece of music, the base tracks are created using Garageband app from my iPad mini. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdR8LfvkPIo&feature=youtu.be In my opinion - music schools, along with teaching the music theories, it is essential to introduce … Continue reading Blossom – Garageband Music Production
Fair, Firm, Fun
Man is a social being. We interact and co-operate on a daily basis. This gives rise to various kinds of relations. The next phase is to maintain and develop the said relations, as it is important for our very survival. But how do we do it? Of course, there is no handy guide to help … Continue reading Fair, Firm, Fun
Bose QC35 – Product Review
I bought this headphone Bose QC35 basically to avoid sounds which I din't want to listen while I was staying at my friend's place (that was a bit rude to say, isn't it?). I had read several reviews which justified that Bose produces one of the best noise cancellation products and I bought it without … Continue reading Bose QC35 – Product Review
Am I still in survival mode?
I'm a strong believer of "Karma." The more I want to escape from it, the more I caught into it. It's like, should I say trapped into quicksand pit? More the struggle I get buried in quickly. I said Karma because I have to let it happen. That's how the nature of Karma is, because … Continue reading Am I still in survival mode?
Baana thoredu neeli
When my friend pinged me this song on WhatsApp I wasn't having an idea that I would get stuck to this song so much. Probably i've heard it for 100 times on the same day... Addictive 😍 Following is our version, sang to satisfy the self... Couldn't wait to identify the right chords, we just … Continue reading Baana thoredu neeli
Pardana (prayer)
If you want to know more about "Pardana" and what it is try this link. OK. when people were not having to know how to write, or document those discussions, songs, the only possible medium for such knowledge to exist could be through (memory) word of mouth. Possibilities were enormous as the lyrics pass to … Continue reading Pardana (prayer)
Aigiri Nandini – Trance composition
Mahisha Asura Mardini - Mahishasura is a buffalo demon in Hindu mythology, known for deception and who pursued his evil ways by shapeshifting into different forms. He was ultimately killed by Durga in her Mahishasuramardini form. (Wiki) Probably this stotram is popularised in the youth by AR in his album Çhaturbhujam. Click here to listen to his version. … Continue reading Aigiri Nandini – Trance composition