Advantages of Component-Based Web Design Systems
Component-based design is becoming the new normal for both web developers and site administrators. It’s advantages run deep and wide, offering next-level, no-code empowerment for updating content, switching up layouts, adding functionality, and new creating pages. What is Component-Based Web Design? This
8 Steps to Achieving Great User Experience
Those of us in the web design and development world are sometimes asked to explain what user experience (UX) is all about. The truth is, there is not one, static definition. There many dimensions to UX, and it’s a discipline that
Taking Aim at the STEM Gender Gap
It's widely reported that Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math professions are in slated for the highest growth potential in the coming years. To varying degrees, women are under represented in these fields. Latest statistics indicate that women account for 27 percent of all STEM workers
Anticipating Post Pandemic Design Trends
Is a design revolution on the way? History says yes. A new decade tends to usher in new design trends, but 2020 is turning out to be much more than just anew decade. As we look forward to finally breathing a
Marketing in a Time of COVID-19
It’s been nearly five months since COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic and a national emergency. This, of course, is not how any of us imagined 2020 would play out when marketing plans were put in place at the start
Usability Test Drives Decisions for University Website
When Lehigh University set out to redo its website for prospective undergraduates, one overriding factor was crystal clear to the staff members and stakeholders who were making the key decisions concerning the site. The cohort of digital natives to whom
Eight Signs It’s Time to Redesign Your Website
Website redesign decisions often percolate for months, if not years, before action is taken and the team dives in for a do-over. Prior to taking the plunge, there tends to be a lot of low-grade dissatisfaction that gains momentum, as
Can Great Design and Accessibility Co-exist?
Just because a website is required to follow WCAG 2.1 accessibility guidelines doesn’t mean it can’t have a great design. Sometimes this misconception can frustrate designers before they even begin to understand the accessibility guidelines and the reasons they exist. Get
Harnessing Design’s Human Center
Our team is often asked what DAHU Agency is all about—what sets us apart. Even though it can be a challenge to come up with a short answer, our emphasis on Human Centered Design is key to what’s drawing clients from
How Purpose-Driven Marketing Can Change Your Business
Purpose-driven marketing is how a business bonds with their target audience based on shared interests and needs. By tapping into shared interests, you can create a connection with your target audience. If your business message is unclear, you could be