Web App vs Mobile App: When a Browser Is Enough
by Marcos Peña | | Small Business | Development
A web app runs in the browser. A mobile app needs the App Store. Here's how Atlanta founders can tell which one they should actually pay for.
Marcos Peña
UX/UI Designer & Frontend Developer
I'm a UI/UX designer with frontend skills in HTML, CSS, Sass, and WordPress. I enjoy working on interface design and enhancing user experiences for both mobile and web apps. My passion lies in creating intuitive and visually appealing designs that seamlessly connect users with technology.
Tech Arsenal
UX/UI Design , HTML/CSS , Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop
Known For
Creative and eloquent, Marcos is humble yet brimming with knowledge on diverse topics. A natural speaker, he can deliver a talk on just about anything. He’s a die-hard Figma fan and loves engaging in long, meaningful conversations.
Canonical Moment
"The day Santiago introduced me to Figma. I’d always used Illustrator, but after that, I never looked back."
Things He Loves
Must-Have Apps
Figma, Chrome, Spotify
If Marcos Were a Meme
Visual Hierarchy: Why Your Website Layout Feels Confusing
by Marcos Peña | | UX/UI | Small Business
If every block on your site shouts at the same volume, visitors don't know where to click — that's a visual hierarchy problem.
What Is Information Architecture? A UX Beginner's Guide
by Marcos Peña | | UX/UI
Learn what information architecture is in UX, its four main components, how it differs from UX, and which techniques designers use to validate it.
What Is User Research? A Practical Guide to UX Research Methods
by Marcos Peña | | UX/UI
Learn what user research is in UX, the difference between qualitative and quantitative methods, the most common techniques, and why it reduces product risk.
What Is a Prototype in UX? A Practical Guide to Prototyping
by Marcos Peña | | UX/UI
Learn what a UX prototype is, how it differs from a wireframe, the main fidelity levels, and which tools design teams use to build and test them.
What Is Usability? The UX Component Nobody Notices When It Works
by Marcos Peña | | UX/UI
Learn what usability is in UX design, Nielsen's five components, how it differs from accessibility, and how to test it in your own product.
What Is a Wireframe? A Beginner's Guide to UX Design
by Marcos Peña | | UX/UI
Learn what a wireframe is in UX design, how it differs from a prototype, the main fidelity levels, and which tools designers use to build them.
You Have Customers Adding to Cart But Not Buying. Now What?
by Marcos Peña | | Small Business
70% of carts never get checked out. Why? Learn the causes and the recovery strategies that actually bring those sales back.
Generative UI: The Interface That Adapts Itself — And Why It Changes Everything
by Marcos Peña | | UX/UI
Learn what Generative UI is, how AI-powered adaptive interfaces work, and why this UX shift is becoming a advantage for businesses in Atlanta and beyond.
Why Your Website or App Looks Outdated
by Marcos Peña | | UX/UI
An outdated website design can destroy credibility in 0.05 seconds. Learn how UX, usability, and modern design impact trust and sales.
From Click to Screen: Typography, Color, and Texture in 2026
by Marcos Peña | | UX/UI
Explore how typography, color, and texture shape web design in 2026. Learn the visual trends driving clearer, more human digital experiences.
Online Auctions Website: Trust, Security, and Results
by Marcos Peña | | Development
Learn how a professional online auction website builds trust, improves security, and attracts more bidders with real-time features and a clear design.