APP - An APP for That!

An APP for That!

BUS 355/555/555P/555E
Professor Benn Konsynski
Course Time and Location: Monday 6:30-9:30pm, GBS West 330


The course will explore issues associated with the emerging forms of applications and services changing software ecosystems and commerce interactions. We will involve both design and development of real apps, gizmos, widgets, . . . with a focus on Android and iPhone/iPad ecosystems.




Engage in New Software/Service Environments: With the assistance and experience of actual app developers, we explore the design and creations of these "snack-size" applications for mobile and desktop environments. The course will consider the opportunities for new patterns of communication between organizations and their mobile stakeholders.

Consider: Several trends indicate the opportunities and possibilities:

  • Democratic access to the internet has opened the door to democratic production - witness the rise of social networking.
  • Social media raises the opportunity for production, and proliferation, of applications - in the form of apps, widgets, gizmos, etc.
  • Whether original functions or content, or syndicated content and services - production of applications is now possible for all.
    This "snack-sizing" of applications is changing the landscape of both consumer and enterprise systems

    Goals: Participants will work on themed projects in app development, including work with the Emory Communications, Halle Institute, and other Emory schools and centers. In addition, participants will lead and contribute to themes at an Emory App Fair on mobile applications scheduled for February 2011. We will consider living cases from many SOBs (Students of Benn) - Zeezor, Mangia, Smule, Enablus, Kenworthy, . . .

    No heavy tech skills required - but please note - this course is not a spectator sport. Individuals should be self-motivated and willing to work in a workshop/project-oriented course.

    Workshop/Project Course: Three Perspectives

    Technology/Design - plan, build, analyze, and review app projects
    Domain - consider connection, content and context of the domain
    User Interface - graphics, content, navigation and experience


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