A while ago I wrote about how Dropbox can be a tool to organize your life. One of the secondary benefits of Dropbox is that you can share folders with other people to exchange files in a transparent way. The problem is that if you share Dropbox folders with several people, you can easily lose… Continue reading How to Keep your Dropbox Organized
Project Mgmt.
Project management articles by Daniel Pradilla focused on delivery, teams, planning, and practical execution.
Sparklines and datawords
We have seen a lot of sparklines over the last few years. They’re one of the most used high-density charts out there and, if applied properly, they can be a killer feature of any dashboard or report. The sheer amount of information that can be condensed into sparklines makes them a viable resource to provide… Continue reading Sparklines and datawords
How to make an app or website skeleton
The client requests a new design You discuss what the new design should include. Best case scenario: you prepare a specifications document that no one reads. You do your best effort The client suggests “minor changesâ€. You both realize that some contents and key design pieces are missing You lose 3 months of your life.… Continue reading How to make an app or website skeleton
How to create a dashboard
Consider the dashboard of a car: in it, the driver can see the most important data: speed, RPM, mileage, etc. The dashboard displays decision-making information, in a graphical manner, in a single place. The information dashboards should comply with the same requirements: Although not necessarily copying the model of a car! This is a mistake.… Continue reading How to create a dashboard
4 ways of getting the most out of your dropbox
Dropbox is one of my essential tools. If you already have it, I’ve got 4 ways of using it that you may not know about: 1. Upload files via email Send To Dropbox is a service that assigns you an email address linked to your Dropbox. Everything that you send or forward to that email will be… Continue reading 4 ways of getting the most out of your dropbox