With respect to the dynamics of modern gadgets and mobile technology, it’s hard no to recognize the power of staying ahead of the curve. You can do this by setting trends, you can do this by paying attention to user need, you can do this by breaking new ground in user experience or expectation – this list goes on. But it takes effort, and it takes knowledge, and it takes a little luck from your digital crystal ball.

Included in your grab-bag of tricks to stay ahead of this curve are going to be the ideas of adaptation, remaining small and flexible, using social crowdsourcing, paying attention to scale, and recognizing trends early and often. Take your pick, or mix and match. [Read more…]