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Jumping into SwiftUI

by Eric Baldoni
Introduction We recently had our first request to design and build the front end for a native iOS app. Here at FPCS we build on many platforms, and mostly focus on React and React Native for our apps due to the cross platform compatibility requested by our clients. This new app offered us the opportunity...
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Gutenberg is ready for prime time!

by Eric Baldoni
When the Gutenberg editor was first released most developers (and users) reacted with confusion at how different the time tested familiar editor view had changed. The UI is definitely still not user friendly upon first contact, and can frustrate users who have spent years using the classic editor. However, now almost three years later it...
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Virtual Reality is changing how people interact — here’s how:

by Shelby Anderson
Technology is continuing to improve its functionality and accessibility, as businesses across the world are simultaneously learning how their employees can work together productively without having a formal office pace. At the intersection of these two trends sits Virtual Reality. VR uses computer technology to create an interactive environment that immerses users with simulated visuals...
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Could inefficient UX be better for company profits?

by Shelby Anderson
A few years ago I created a free account on Spotify. Although the free version of this streaming service does have ads, I was often given the option to watch a 30-second advertisement in order to receive 30 minutes of uninterrupted listening — for a while, that was fine with me. However, after using the...
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The different user experiences among streaming services

by Shelby Anderson
Streaming services have changed the world of entertainment by giving viewers more freedom than ever before. People are able to buy a subscription and watch what they want, when they want to and often without commercials or other advertisements. That being said, the basic concept of a streaming service is pretty simple. So what features...
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How to choose the right hosting for your WordPress website (With Security in Mind)

by Khaiersta English
The Good WordPress is the most popular CMS on the Internet. WordPress is the world’s most popular content management system powering 34% of all websites on the internet. On top of that: WordPress has a 60.8% market share in the CMS market. WordPress powers 14.7% of the world’s top websites.  It has a well-developed toolset and a huge variety of plugins and...

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The Issues With Instagram’s New User Interface

by Sara Hamidi
As technology advances and social media continues to evolve, platforms are constantly adding features and changing up their user interfaces to adhere to the needs and desires of their stakeholders. However, society tends to resist change, and Instagram’s new shopping feature has faced a lot of backlash from its users.  Prior to the addition of...
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The Age Old Debate: iPhones vs. Androids

by Shelby Anderson
By the time a person is an adult, they have typically tied themselves to the professional sports teams that they will support season through season, regardless of that team’s performance. If there is anything else that seems to hold that same kind of loyalty, it is whether a person is an Apple iPhone or a...
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How Tesla’s innovative technology enhances user’s experiences

by Shelby Anderson
With the California mandate that all new cars being sold in-state are zero-emission vehicles by 2035, car brands are going to have to follow the lead of Tesla, the car company that has been making electric cars since 2003, at least in regard to fully electric or hybrid vehicles.  Many car companies, such as Chevrolet,...
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How To Start Your UX Portfolio

by Sara Hamidi
When you are trying to look for an opportunity as a UX designer, whether it be an internship or a job, it is important to provide the employer with a portfolio full of your previous work so that they are able to gain insight into your style, strengths and weaknesses, and overall skill set. Having...
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Design Processes Go Beyond “User-Centered Design”

by Sara Hamidi
In the field of UX, the most popular and commonly used design approach is “User-Centered Design.” However, there are a variety of different design approaches that have risen in recent years, such as “Value-Sensitive Design” and “More-than-Human Design.” Each of these approaches are beneficial for a variety of different purposes, but in order to be...
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Tools to continue UX Research remotely with Shreya Venkatesan

by Shelby Anderson
The COVID-19 pandemic paused most of our “normal” lives — almost every field had to figure out how to continue to succeed with all of their employees working remotely. Some companies have plans to return to their office spaces as soons as is safe, while others will continue with this new way of working. To...
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Understanding how HTML works with CSS to make unique sites

by Shelby Anderson
Most of us know how to use our smartphones and computers and can understand how to navigate our favorite websites. But what we see on our screens is only surface level — so much happens behind the scenes to create an online environment that is tailored to a user’s experience.  One of the most common...
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Spotify Vs. Apple Music: Whose UI is Best?

by Sara Hamidi
The rivalry between Apple Music and Spotify is a battle that music-lovers fight about everyday, but what exactly makes these two music streaming platforms so powerful, yet so different?  One of the key differences between these two platforms is the music player interface itself. While Spotify utilizes a dark background, Apple music goes with an...
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Meet the Flower Press Creative Studio Interns

by Sandhya Iyer
Anna Barnett Anna is a 2020 graduate from Indiana University, where she studied public relations with concentrations in crisis communications and graphic design and also minored in Spanish. She’s originally from Westfield, IN. Which part of this internship are you most excited about? I am looking forward to both building a social media strategy for...
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The role UX designers can play in preventing climate change

by Shelby Anderson
As our Earth becomes increasingly more affected by climate change, there is a greater need for us as humans to become involved and act quickly. With research predicting we don’t have much more than a decade to drastically change our relationship with our planet, it is not enough to change as individuals. We also need...
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Why Psychology is a Vital Tool for UX Designers

by Sara Hamidi
One of the most important aspects of the design thinking process is the designers’ ability to empathize with users of their products. Without the keen ability to understand the user’s emotions, desires, and concerns, it’s difficult for designers to be successful. As a result, psychology is a highly relevant, yet overlooked field that can be...