Author Archives: Justin Hastings

Focus is happiness – what I learned from Ikea

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Justin Hastings

Ikea prides itself on “functional home furnishing products,” building a massive business and in-store experience in the United States since 1985… Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Design, Hart-Boillot, Writing | 3 Comments

Ain’t nobody fresher than my click

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Justin Hastings

“If you’re constantly tweaking and tailoring your website for natural search success, doesn’t it also stand to reason that this diminished focus on your website’s users creates an environment… Continue reading →

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The Design of Voting

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Justin Hastings

We can fly a man to the moon, but we can’t design an effective ballot. What gives? It’s amazing to know that we as American citizens cast votes… Continue reading →

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Burst the bubble: discover something new

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Justin Hastings

At last week’s UnPanel at FutureM, the topic of discovery dominated the conversation. In a marketing world with strong social ties, folks shared their thoughts… Continue reading →

Posted in Content Marketing, Social Media, Web/Tech | 1 Comment

What happened to my big-screen TV?

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Justin Hastings

The big-screen, flat-panel television: an in home entertainment game changer. More pixels and high-definition signals created amazing… Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Design, Social Media, Video | 1 Comment

Focus and self-questioning: What we can learn from the replacement refs

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Justin Hastings

By now, everything is back to normal for the NFL fan. The full-time refs returned for their first full weekend of the season. No longer will nationwide media outlets waste valuable time with nonsensical referee talk… Continue reading →

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30 for 30: Lessons on life on a birthday milestone

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Justin Hastings

Last week, I turned 30. Holy crap. Needless to say, I haven’t figured out much. However, I’ve learned enough to build a goofy list of tips to share… Continue reading →

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What is the correct mobile strategy?

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Justin Hastings

Luke Wroblewski, author of “Mobile First,” makes the case that all Web sites should be designed for mobile before any other device or screen… Continue reading →

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Are data and measurement overrated?

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Justin Hastings

Design and market trends surface in cycles – what was popular in the 1980s will most likely resurface (watch out for those acid wash jeans!)… Continue reading →

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HB Intern-Palooza!

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Justin Hastings

As graduating seniors, we couldn’t be more excited to spend our last semester interning at HB. With over 2,000 miles between the San Antonio and Boston offices… Continue reading →

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