The Lab
Welcome to our Lab Page. This is the hub where creativity meets digital innovation. At Accent, we believe in the power of sharing knowledge and insights to foster growth, inspire creativity, and navigate the ever-evolving digital landscape. Here, you will find a collection of articles penned by our team, each filled with ideas, insights, and experiences that traverse the broad spectrum of web development, software, graphic design, SEO, and more.
The Environmental Cost of Digital
Here’s something that might shock you: the internet has a carbon footprint larger than the...
Unlocking Design Potential with a Spreadsheet
When embarking on a web design project, your first instinct might be to reach straight...
Deciding between SaaS and bespoke software for your business
If you’ve ever wondered why you’re still paying for software even after buying it, you’re...
Performant Websites Don’t Have to Look Bad
The performance of your website is critical. It needs to balance speed, aesthetics and effectiveness....
The Art of Abstraction and Knowing When to Hold Back
Let’s talk about abstractions. You know, those handy shortcuts we developers love to use to...
Evolution, Not Revolution
Logos are the face of a brand. They sit on everything from business cards to...
Manual Testing Still Matters
I’m a huge fan of automated testing—it just makes sense. Why spend hours running test...
Customer Support Makes Software Better
Back when I was starting out in tech, there was this weird vibe that developers...
Finding Beauty in Unbalance and Asymmetry
In 2025, a rebellious design trend is gaining traction—anti-design. While many design movements favour clean...
Embracing 2025’s Design Trends
Since our beginnings in 1990, the Accent team has had a foothold in strong design...
Switching to Front-End Development?
Someone recently asked me for advice on switching careers to become a front-end developer. I...
Striking the Balance in Software Development
When it comes to software development, there’s always that internal tug-of-war between under-engineering and over-...