The Price Cut in amazon.com: Was this a good idea? What was its intent and did it work??
Price cuts are market strategies that companies introduce when they enter into competition. Barnes and Noble’s and Amazon.com’s case was no different. As seen from...
How USPS Overcome Substitution Threat
Considering substitution threats, our US Post Office is faced with a serious threat from email and online banking. Their proposed solution is to raise the...
Amazon Vs Barnes and Nobles – How both companies differ in online book selling business
Since 2000, the competition between http://www.amazon.com/ and www.barnesandnoble.com/ has become intense with the entrance of competitors such as Borders and Books-A-Million Inc. Currently, as per...
Information Architecture and future view
So far we have seen some aspects of IA as related to website design (which indeed is one of the main strategic enterprise information management...
Information Architecture and security
Information Architecture, in general, should be implemented in such a way that it makes the user feel safe and comfortable while surfing through the site....
“Not only is shopping melting into everything, but everything is melting into shopping”
“Not only is shopping melting into everything, but everything is melting into shopping” (The above sentence is taken from the referred article) The article ‘The...
“Hedgehogs see what is essential, and ignore the rest”
“Hedgehogs see what is essential, and ignore the rest” (The above sentence is taken from Jim Collin’s famous article – ‘Are You a Hedgehog or...
Strategy follows structure – While designing strategy oriented websites
This topic is very relevant when we realize the importance of aligning Information Architecture (IA) with the business strategy. The topic that we reflect on...
Get Customer Perspective First
“Instead of creating a clever new product before trying to sell it to customers, the anthropological approach requires companies to look at the customer perspective...
"Farmers Vs. Cowmen"
“Farmers Vs. Cowmen” – Is a sentence from the referred book and below is my review, recommendations – I found this topic very interesting and...
User’s impressions of a Web site and Website’s Design
“User’s impressions of a Web site—about usefulness, ease-of-use, and how enjoyable the experience is—are formed by the Web site’s visual design” (The above sentence is...
“Navigation Systems aids us to chart our course, determine our position and find our way back” – While designing good websites
“Navigation Systems aids us to chart our course, determine our position and find our way back” (The above sentence is quoted from the referred book)...
"When information is stacked in time, it is difficult to understand context and evaluate relationships" – While designing good websites
“When information is stacked in time, it is difficult to understand context and evaluate relationships” (This is based on a sentence as referred in the...
Scent of information
“..Scent of information..” (This is based on a reference sentence as seen in Krug’s User experience book) The above extract from Krug’s book caught my...
“Integrating searching with browsing” – While designing best websites
This is one of the important aspects of (Information Architecture) IA that directly improves usability of websites by supporting information seeking behavior of users. As...
“Elements of User Experience”
“Elements of User Experience” (My reflections on the referred article from Garret) Garret’s presentation of ‘Elements of User Experience’ touched all vital aspects of web...
Web site design rule of thumb – “Your Goal should be for each page to be self explanatory”
“Your Goal should be for each page to be self explanatory” (This is based on my reading from the referred text, my insights, recommendations) The...
“Practicing Information Architecture in the real world”
“Practicing IA in the real world” (This is summary of what I read from the referred book and my thoughts, recommendations) For me, the most...
UML example
UML or Unified modelling language is the best tool for modelling object oriented systems. As we know, in objet oriented modelling and design, we identify...
ERD examples
ERD or Entity relationship diagram is the most common database design and modelling tool used in System Design phase. The diagram basically represents all data...
DFDs example
Data Flow Diagram is the widely used system design tool which aids in depicting flow of logic and data (commonly called process flow) within the...
Use Case Building – An example
Use cases are one of the excellent tools for representing functional requirements of a system. Use case modelling refers to modelling of system’s functions in...
Should countries like the United States push for agenda items like freedom of expression, intellectual property protection, and cybercrime prevention?
The freedom of expression, being one of the firmly stated and affirmed right in the US constitution, I think the question refers to effecting in...
Measures to ensure that offshore outsourcing does not adversely affect American jobs
Offshore outsourcing is a highly debated topic. It would be nice if we reflect on the reasons that has lead to offshore outsourcing – 1....
What is IT?
We have seen so much about IT and all of us have been a part of it by some means or other. We all know...
Information Management and career levels
Deepesh JosephAugust 2006 Information Management (IM) refers to any activity that leads to effective collection, storage, retrieval and analysis of information by focusing on business...
Compare and contrast data warehouse principles
Operational Vs Informational system : Operational Systems are those which are based on current data and thus supports current/day-to-day functioning of a business. Informational Systems...
Various kinds of Database Systems
a. Homogeneous vs. heterogeneous distributed database system Homogeneous database systems involve similar databases distributed over the network (on separate machines). Example of homogeneous database system...
Pros and Cons of normalizing data into 3NF form
Deepesh Joseph February 2009 The main purpose of normalization is to reduce data redundancy and avoid inconsistent data. Normalization leads to separation of unrelated entities...
Using a Steel Rule
Steel Rule is a measuring instrument used as a standard for measuring materials. It is made of stainless steel. The most convenient for the general...
Scriber
A scriber is a marking tool. It has a straight pointed tip and a bent pointed tip. It is used for marking and drawing straight...
Hammers
There are various types of hammers in use. The most commonly used hand hammer is Ball-Pane hammer. Other types are Cross Pane hammer and Straight...
Pipe Wrench
Pipe Wrench is a type of adjustable spanner which has wide use in tightening or loosening nuts and taps. It has one fixed jaw and...
Bench Vice
Vice is a device for holding work. There are various types of vices and the most common one is the Bench Vice. It consists of a...
How to use a File
File is another cutting tool and is available in a variety of lengths, grade cuts and shapes. Files are made of high carbon steel and...
How to use a Hack-Saw
Hack-Saw is a cutting tool used for cutting metal pieces, wide grooves etc. It consists of a metal frame fitted with handle made of wood....
How to use a Centre Punch?
Centre Punch is the commonest of all punches and is a steel rod 90 – 150 mm long and 8 – 13 mm in diameter....
Try Square
Try Square is used to test the smoothness of surfaces and to test the perpendicularity of a surface with respect to an adjacent one. It...