From the Minds of Scouts
Insights and Resources gathered from a globally distributed team of designers, developers, magicians and a few “go-to-guys”.
7 Chief Attributes of a Respectable UX
UX designing is not a gamble. Devices change. Target audiences change. But then, no matter what, the method to UX designing stays the same. How come? Simply because a UX designer needs to focus on user needs only. Nothing else. In other words, the designer needs to...
Collection of the Best Brand Stylescapes Ever Created
What is a Stylescape? A Stylescape is a collection of brand assets such as colors, typography, photography, patterns, etc. that are combined together by a designer to build a visual aesthetic of a brand. It's a more elevated execution than a moodboard but isn't quite...
Is Banning Remote Work Hurting Your Business
“I want a person sitting next to me so we can quickly talk about changes.” Is that a fair objection to hiring a third-party worker or agency in today’s world? What are you really saying when you say you prefer to hire in-house? When you hire someone in-house, you can...
The Past, Present, and Future of Technology in Healthcare
Technology has enabled a new way of life. However, we are only beginning to see how it can help in the realm of healthcare. Not only can technology improve our current practices, it has the potential to completely transform them. Innovations are arising that can...
How to Drive Growth and Optimization for Online Dating Apps
As you have probably noticed and might have experienced first-hand, online dating has gradually become more socially acceptable over the past decade. While it was once considered a last resort for people who struggled to get a date in the real world, that's no longer...
The Full Guide to Progressive Web Apps (PWA)
What are progressive web apps, why do you need one, and how are they already helping industry leaders? There is a lot of buzz about PWAs this year and for good reason. Here's the full guide with all you need to know. This story starts with the devices that created the...
Cannabis App Design and Development Services are Smoking Hot
Did you know that U.S. retail sales of medical and recreational cannabis are expected to reach between $8 to $10 billion this year, doubling last year's sales? This is in the wake of 29 states legalizing marijuana for medical use and 9 states legalizing it...
5 Critical Things Your App Developer Should Offer
When looking for the perfect partner for your next app development project, you may be wondering where you should start, as there are many options. First things first, if you are debating between hiring an agency and a freelancer, read this. Next, here are 5 critical...
Should I Hire A Freelancer or Agency for My Design and Development Projects?
Did you know that 36% of the U.S. workforce is now composed of freelancers? As revealed in the Freelancing in America: 2017 study, the number of freelancers is up 30% from 2016 and, by 2027, more than half of the workforce is expected to be freelancing! When...
How SaaS Companies Can Improve User Adoption and Retention Rates
While an average annual churn rate of around 5% is expected by most SaaS companies, some are facing numbers much higher than that. Here are the ways we at Brightscout have learned to improve user adoption and retention rates. #1 Build a product that solves a real...