Author: Chris Simental

10 Jul ‘13

The Importance of the MVP

10 Jul ‘13

In: Business, Mobile App Design & Development, / By: Chris Simental / 0 Comments

If you're an entrepreneur with a great idea, you might be inclined to think YOU are the MVP (as in, Most Valuable Player). While that may be true, there's an...

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12 Jun ‘13

Traveling Through Time: A Primer

12 Jun ‘13

In: Inspiration, / By: Chris Simental / 0 Comments

Here at Ripe, we're not in the business of time travel. Though sometimes I wish we were. I have been interested in the idea since I first saw

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31 May ‘13

Money making techniques for startups

31 May ‘13

In: Business, Technology, / By: Chris Simental / 0 Comments

I recently clicked through this deck, published by the Board of Innovation, about how startups can make money online. At Ripe, we often work with entrepreneurs looking...

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2 May ‘13

I’m Lovin’ my Windows Phone!

2 May ‘13

In: Mobile App Design & Development, Technology, / By: Chris Simental / 0 Comments

My brother, who works at Microsoft, has been telling me for a couple of years that I need to check out the Windows Phone. I've tried almost all the major...

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28 Mar ‘13

Why I Love Pixels and So Can You!

28 Mar ‘13

In: Technology, / By: Chris Simental / 0 Comments

I got my first taste of digital imaging in 1994. I was working for a company called Bowhaus, a digital imaging service bureau. It was my first...

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9 Nov ‘12

Software as a Service Can Be a Pain in the SaaS

9 Nov ‘12

In: Rants, Technology, / By: Chris Simental / 0 Comments

There is a goodly amount of talk around "software as a service (SaaS)" these days on the Internets. The general idea of SaaS is that software run from "the cloud"...

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20 Oct ‘12

Thoughts on the “Post-PC Era”

20 Oct ‘12

In: Technology, / By: Chris Simental / 0 Comments

The term "Post-PC Era" is used a lot lately. It was coined by Apple in reference to the new era of computing where smartphones, tablets, eBook readers, gaming consoles, and...

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30 Sep ‘12

Hooray for Flash! Cross-platform support has never been easier.

30 Sep ‘12

In: Custom eLearning Solutions, Technology, / By: Chris Simental / 0 Comments

We recently created a cool interactive presentation for a client of ours and have some interesting lessons to share. In a nutshell, we have created an interactive presentation that works...

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Ripe Loves L.A.!

Tonight we had the honor of celebrating 25 years of Wildwoods LA! 🎉

RIPE has been proud to partner with Wildwoods for over a decade, and it’s been one of the genuine highlights of our work.

This evening also brought another special moment as founder Dwain announced his retirement. Dwain, your vision and dedication built something truly lasting. We’re grateful for every year of partnership and wish you nothing but the best in what’s next. 🌿

#nonprofitorganization #nature #outdoors #frogtown

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Tonight we had the honor of celebrating 25 years of Wildwoods LA! 🎉RIPE has been proud to partner with Wildwoods for over a decade, and it’s been one of the genuine highlights of our work.This evening also brought another special moment as founder Dwain announced his retirement. Dwain, your vision and dedication built something truly lasting. We’re grateful for every year of partnership and wish you nothing but the best in what’s next. 🌿#nonprofitorganization #nature #outdoors #frogtown

What does digital equity look like in practice?

For LA County’s Justice, Care & Opportunities Department, it meant creating a one-stop, open-access resource hub for community-based organizations working with justice-involved individuals and families.

The Incubation Academy Resource Hub brings together training, funding opportunities, events, and practical tools; designed to be easy to maintain, easy to navigate, and built to grow.

This is the kind of work we love. Where thoughtful design meets real-world constraints and real community impact.

🔗 incubationacademy.org

#DigitalInfrastructure #PublicSectorDesign #NonprofitTech #CivicDesign #CapacityBuilding #LosAngeles

@lacjcod

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What does digital equity look like in practice?For LA County’s Justice, Care & Opportunities Department, it meant creating a one-stop, open-access resource hub for community-based organizations working with justice-involved individuals and families.The Incubation Academy Resource Hub brings together training, funding opportunities, events, and practical tools; designed to be easy to maintain, easy to navigate, and built to grow.This is the kind of work we love. Where thoughtful design meets real-world constraints and real community impact.🔗 incubationacademy.org#DigitalInfrastructure #PublicSectorDesign #NonprofitTech #CivicDesign #CapacityBuilding #LosAngeles@lacjcod

When your marketing starts acting strange… 👻
#HappyHalloween from RIPE #hallowen #marketing #silentmovie #horror #1920s #caligari

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When your marketing starts acting strange… 👻#HappyHalloween from RIPE #hallowen #marketing #silentmovie #horror #1920s #caligari

✨ What is Human-Centered Design—and how do you actually do it?

It’s more than a buzzword. It’s a mindset: start with people’s needs, design around their challenges, and refine until the experience feels effortless.

In this Reel, we break it down step by step:
👥 Understand users
🎯 Define the problem
💡 Ideate & prototype
🔄 Test & iterate

When it’s done right, design feels invisible—because it just works.

#HumanCenteredDesign #DesignThinking #UserExperience #UXDesign #CreativeAgency #BrandStrategy #DesignMatters #RipeMedia

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✨ What is Human-Centered Design—and how do you actually do it?It’s more than a buzzword. It’s a mindset: start with people’s needs, design around their challenges, and refine until the experience feels effortless.In this Reel, we break it down step by step:👥 Understand users🎯 Define the problem💡 Ideate & prototype🔄 Test & iterateWhen it’s done right, design feels invisible—because it just works.#HumanCenteredDesign #DesignThinking #UserExperience #UXDesign #CreativeAgency #BrandStrategy #DesignMatters #RipeMedia

📚 eLearning vs. Webinars: which one actually helps people learn?

Spoiler: One scales, sticks, and saves you time. The other… disappears when the Zoom call ends.

If you’re training teams, onboarding clients, or turning expertise into a product—this is worth knowing.

👉 Want to build something that actually works? DM us. We make it easy.

#eLearning #OnlineTraining #InstructionalDesign #DigitalLearning #WorkplaceTraining #LearningAndDevelopment #CorporateTraining #RemoteLearning

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📚 eLearning vs. Webinars: which one actually helps people learn?Spoiler: One scales, sticks, and saves you time. The other… disappears when the Zoom call ends.If you’re training teams, onboarding clients, or turning expertise into a product—this is worth knowing.👉 Want to build something that actually works? DM us. We make it easy.#eLearning #OnlineTraining #InstructionalDesign #DigitalLearning #WorkplaceTraining #LearningAndDevelopment #CorporateTraining #RemoteLearning

✨ Everyone wants something when they land on your website… clarity, speed, mobile-friendly design, easy navigation, and trust.

The question is: are you giving it to them? 👀

#WebDesign #DigitalStrategy #BrandExperience #UXDesign #WebDesignTips #MarketingMadeSimple

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✨ Everyone wants something when they land on your website… clarity, speed, mobile-friendly design, easy navigation, and trust.The question is: are you giving it to them? 👀#WebDesign #DigitalStrategy #BrandExperience #UXDesign #WebDesignTips #MarketingMadeSimple

Does your AI sound like your competitor’s? Your customers notice.

Here’s the thing everyone gets wrong about AI: it’s not plug-and-play. It’s interpretive. It takes whatever voice and identity you bring to it and amplifies that back to the world.

No clear voice? You get generic everything.

We call it “voice-first AI” → Define who you are BEFORE you automate. Your tone, your values, your mission. Then teach the machine to speak it fluently.
The result? Content that actually sounds like YOU, not like everyone else using the same tools.

Because in a world where everyone has access to the same AI, your authentic voice becomes your competitive advantage.
Ready to give your AI some personality? Let’s talk strategy.

#AIStrategy #SmallBusiness #NonprofitTech #VoiceFirstAI #BusinessIdentity #AIAutomation #BrandVoice #TechStrategy #BusinessGrowth #MarketingStrategy #Authenticity #BusinessTips #AIForBusiness #ContentStrategy #DigitalStrategy

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Does your AI sound like your competitor’s? Your customers notice.Here’s the thing everyone gets wrong about AI: it’s not plug-and-play. It’s interpretive. It takes whatever voice and identity you bring to it and amplifies that back to the world.No clear voice? You get generic everything.We call it “voice-first AI” → Define who you are BEFORE you automate. Your tone, your values, your mission. Then teach the machine to speak it fluently.The result? Content that actually sounds like YOU, not like everyone else using the same tools.Because in a world where everyone has access to the same AI, your authentic voice becomes your competitive advantage.Ready to give your AI some personality? Let’s talk strategy.#AIStrategy #SmallBusiness #NonprofitTech #VoiceFirstAI #BusinessIdentity #AIAutomation #BrandVoice #TechStrategy #BusinessGrowth #MarketingStrategy #Authenticity #BusinessTips #AIForBusiness #ContentStrategy #DigitalStrategy

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