The Quantified Self

Building a Better You Through Data

August 13, 2015

Big Data has become an increasingly trendy topic, from fitness bands that test heart rate and steps taken to stress apps that help maintain a "zen" mindset. With all of these excess apps now becoming popular - which ones can provide the right data for you?

Tricks to designing beautiful interfaces built to display large amounts of data

July 14, 2015

Data is the driving force behind any mobile or web application. But how do you create beautiful, functional user interfaces that present a large range of data? At MTC we work with a number of healthcare and retail companies, two industries in which enormous amounts of data are collected, so this question is one we must answer often. Unfortunately, there is no single answer for designing the perfect interface for big data, but there are a number of things to consider when designing interfaces to handle such a wide range of information.

April 18, 2014

Right in time for easter, we pay tribute to Google's greatest Easter eggs, uncover an app that's "Yelp for Medicine" and showcase beautiful pictures of Boston Marathon survivors. See some of the latest tech news and stand #BostonStrong in this weeks Friday Five.

Why Simple is Better

February 24, 2014

Overly involved typography and complex graphics are a thing of the past if you want to stay up to date with the trends of web design. We’re talking about flat design here and how every UX/UI Designer and their mother are incorporating it into their latest work.

The NFL Mobile App

Apps
Mobile

January 31, 2014

The NFL Mobile App is everything a football fan could hope for. It offers users access to a wealth of information and resources about teams, players, and games.

Hacking could improve medical device quality and security, but in the face of jail-time, trying isn’t so appealing.

August 16, 2013

The word “hackers” makes us think of identity thieves and friends posting embarrassing statuses on one another’s Facebook. But the hacking community could also save lives.

Medical device applications have seen their share of shortcomings, and hackers can expose flaws more easily than you’d expect. Computer World’s "FDA asks hackers to expose holes in medical devices, but many researchers fear CFAA & jail" explores the turmoil of those trying to help in an unconventional way.