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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
by
Aaron Swartz
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 Should You Create Clickable Prototypes?
by
Sean Connolly
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

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
by
CK Hicks
Mar 22, 2021

Learn about how to evaluate software investment decisions using a strategic core/support/peripheral framework. A real-world case study of how one company saved hundreds of thousands in software development costs.

Client Resources
Do You Really Need to Build That Product? (With a Free Miro Exercise)

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?

Feedback from a prototype is the best route to learn users’ expectations and needs. Read why you should be design prototyping early and often.

Product Design
Design Prototyping Early & Often

Alison (Group Director & PdM) has found ways to stay focused & leverage her ADHD within her role as a product manager. She's sharing her insights in this blog.

Product Management
Being a Product Manager with Adult ADHD

Here are 6 reasons why entrepreneurs make for great product managers, and why you might want to become an “Entrepreneur Product Manager."

Product Management
6 Reasons Entrepreneurs Make for Great Product Managers
by
Brandon Blackman
Feb 11, 2021

How do product teams work together to launch products successfully and consistently? How can you build an integrated, high-performing product team? While there is no magic wand that makes these qualities appear overnight, we believe that conditions can be created to sustain an environment where product teams can do their best work. These are 10 traits of a healthy product team and how you might go about incorporating these into your practice.

Company Culture
10 Traits of a Healthy, Integrated Product Team

Our product experts share their perspective on five central questions around design sprints, including value for clients, biggest challenges, takeaways from their experiences and more.

Consulting
2020 Design Sprint Retrospective
Tyler Hilker
4
min read

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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