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There are scores of lists that compare product management software, outline the essential features of coding pipelines, or rank hardware that promises to make our remote working experiences just a little bit smoother. This is a short list of physical tools about doing the work behind the work; it’s the work that makes the work, work.

Software Development
5 Physical Tools of Healthy Product Team Members
Oct 13, 2021

Imagine the potential of what you could achieve by tapping into the collective genius of your agency partner. How would your business change if you were able to tap into staff that has experience and immersion in other verticals, types of work, and organizations beyond your reach? The best agencies can take this broad experience and match it exactly with the client's needs.

Client Resources
Tapping Into Your Agency's Collective Genius

In 2020 our digital product designers set out to create UI screens for their very own app concepts. The twist? They all delivered their designs in one 7-hour workday. The events of the challenge were hectic, but the genius and creativity were abundant. Thus, we’ve made it an annual thing!

Product Design
Crema Design Challenge 2.0
Julie Branson
Aug 26, 2021

One of the biggest challenges of paying attention to tech trends is that the world is constantly changing. How do you keep up? Here’s where we suggest you keep your focus. This is our list of the top 10 things you should be watching in 2021 to keep from becoming obsolete.

Software Development
10 Areas in Tech You Should Watch in 2021
George Brooks
Aug 12, 2021

Organizations with a high level of UX maturity know that making design decisions based on users’ motivations and data is the best way to systematically meet and exceed customer’s expectations. While UX can be tricky to measure, there are certain behavioral and attitudinal metrics that you can use to set UX KPIs.

Product Design
Using KPIs to Track the Value of Design
Pamela Porto
Aug 5, 2021

Crema was listed by Clutch as the top software developer and #2 B2B Provider in any industry in the state of Missouri. This award highlights the leading players in Missouri’s B2B Arena through an extensive evaluation process. We’re humbled by this recognition and thrilled to be presented with such an accolade.

News
Crema Named Top Custom Software Development Company by Clutch
Jul 15, 2021

Most designers assume high-fidelity clickable prototypes are a necessary part of the design process. However, as an empathetic team member, designers should be asking themselves, "Who is the prototype serving? Does this way of working best serve the primary recipient of the designs?" Learn when a clickable prototype is necessary and when it's better to deliver something else.

Product Design
When it Makes Sense to Create Clickable Prototypes
Jun 17, 2021

Hackathons and Game Jams have been a favorite event for programmers and designers. They present the opportunity to create amazing app experiences in a short amount of time while building bonds with the tech community. With the cancellation of big events, it can be hard to keep a community together when the biggest outlets are not available. Thankfully, these are events can be evolved to fit a remote setting.

Software Development
Evolving Hackathons & Game Jams for a Remote Setting
Jake LaCombe
May 17, 2021

Custom software can help management consultants streamline internal processes and provide a competitive edge in an increasingly digital world.

Client Resources
The Power of Partnering with an Agency to Extend Consulting Services

Making experiences in Augmented Reality is fun; Crema decided to try our hand at a holiday-themed filter; we created a neat scene-switching mechanic; our project file got corrupted and our friend helped us solve it; we learned valuable lessons along the way.

Software Development
Lessons Learned Creating an Augmented Reality Experience
Mar 22, 2021

The story of a pitch, a new tool, and a client rethinking how to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on software initiatives.

Client Resources
Do You Really Need to Build That?
Tyler Hilker
Mar 17, 2021

Product teams are born from an organization’s need to solve a problem or a make a process more efficient through technology. This article covers the kinds of roles you want on a product team and how to adjust the roles to fit your specific needs.

Client Resources
What are the Roles on a Product Team?
Julie Branson
Mar 8, 2021
Tyler Hilker
4
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The Better Bets Canvas for Product Leaders

In this article, we talk about a tool we use to help product leaders think more deeply about the problems they face every day. We call it the Better Bets Canvas, based on insights found in Annie Duke's book Thinking and Bets (which you should absolutely go read).

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