Niche Marketing

Picture this: You’re in a meeting room at your tech company, and two people are having what looks like the same conversation about the same design problem. One is talking about whether the team has the right skills to tackle it. The other is diving deep into whether the solution actually solves the user’s problem. Same room, same problem, completely different lenses. This is the beautiful, sometimes messy reality of having both a Design Manager and a Lead Designer on the same team. And if you’re wondering […]

As a product builder over too many years to mention, I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve seen promising ideas go from zero to hero in a few weeks, only to fizzle out within months. Financial products, which is the field I work in, are no exception. With people’s real hard-earned money on the line, user expectations running high, and a crowded market, it’s tempting to throw as many features at the wall as possible and hope something sticks. But this approach is a recipe […]

This soup is bright, creamy and on the table in 30 minutes thanks to smart shortcuts like using rotisserie chicken. The post Greek Lemon Chicken Soup appeared first on MyFitnessPal Blog. This vegetarian-friendly grain bowl is packed with fiber from the plump corn and pearled barley (1, 2). It’s lightly seasoned with lemon and dill for full flavor, and can be paired with a source of lean protein for a complete lunch. If you don’t like pearled barley, you can also make this recipe using a whole […]

Lentils, beets, turmeric and cabbage are just a few of the antioxidant-rich ingredients in this healthy borscht soup. The post Golden Beet Borscht appeared first on MyFitnessPal Blog. This vegetarian-friendly grain bowl is packed with fiber from the plump corn and pearled barley (1, 2). It’s lightly seasoned with lemon and dill for full flavor, and can be paired with a source of lean protein for a complete lunch. If you don’t like pearled barley, you can also make this recipe using a whole grain of your […]

Every language app in your pocket inherited a teaching method built for Latin. Understanding why that happened is a more useful design lesson than anything the apps themselves will teach you. In 1788, Prussia introduced the Abitur, a standardized national examination required for entry into universities and the civil service. To pass it, students needed to demonstrate measurable, gradable knowledge. The system needed to teach language to large classrooms, produce consistent outcomes, and do it with one teacher and thirty students. The educators responsible for designing this […]

I want to discuss accessibility because it is the most important thing for making websites. Other A List Apart articles give you innovation and insight. This article will give you homework. These are just my personal views, but they’re pretty good. I want to start off with a couple of statements, and you will agree: So what? The first question is, “Is this life-or-death stuff?” The answer is, “Yes.” In my favorite essay, This Is All There Is, Aral Balkan makes the point that pretty much everything […]

Turn a childhood favorite, the loaded baked potato, into a hearty bowl of soup with riber-rich cauliflower. The post “Loaded” Potato Soup appeared first on MyFitnessPal Blog. This vegetarian-friendly grain bowl is packed with fiber from the plump corn and pearled barley (1, 2). It’s lightly seasoned with lemon and dill for full flavor, and can be paired with a source of lean protein for a complete lunch. If you don’t like pearled barley, you can also make this recipe using a whole grain of your choice […]

When you think of gazpacho, you think of tomatoes, but cucumbers shine in this delicious chilled soup that is as easy as it is delicious. The post Green Cucumber Gazpacho appeared first on MyFitnessPal Blog. This vegetarian-friendly grain bowl is packed with fiber from the plump corn and pearled barley (1, 2). It’s lightly seasoned with lemon and dill for full flavor, and can be paired with a source of lean protein for a complete lunch. If you don’t like pearled barley, you can also make this […]

This seafood chowder is not off-limits if you’re lactose intolerant, thanks to lactose-free milk, potatoes and olive oil. The post Creamy Fish and Shrimp Chowder appeared first on MyFitnessPal Blog. This vegetarian-friendly grain bowl is packed with fiber from the plump corn and pearled barley (1, 2). It’s lightly seasoned with lemon and dill for full flavor, and can be paired with a source of lean protein for a complete lunch. If you don’t like pearled barley, you can also make this recipe using a whole grain […]

This creamy white bean soup gets its velvety texture from pureed beans and spinach — no dairy or chopping required. The post Creamy White Bean and Spinach Soup appeared first on MyFitnessPal Blog. This vegetarian-friendly grain bowl is packed with fiber from the plump corn and pearled barley (1, 2). It’s lightly seasoned with lemon and dill for full flavor, and can be paired with a source of lean protein for a complete lunch. If you don’t like pearled barley, you can also make this recipe using […]