From location and mapping applications to research experiments and downloadable software, we explore technology through real-world applications—building tools that are useful, accessible, and designed with purpose.
Vidēre Pronunciation
IPA: /wi.ˈdeː.re/
Latin verb
present active infinitive of videō.
"to see, to perceive; to look (at)"
"to observe, to note"
"to understand, to perceive, to comprehend"
"to look (at), to consider, to reflect (upon)"
"to look out for, to see to, to care for, to provide, to make sure"
Technology, software, and research for solving real-world problems.
Vidēre Research develops practical software, web applications, mobile apps, and technology projects that turn ideas, data, and emerging technologies into useful tools.
Our work spans software development, location and mapping technology, data visualization, automation, research tools, and experimental applications. We focus on creating technology that is useful, accessible, and thoughtfully engineered—not simply technology for technology's sake.
From standalone applications and browser-based tools to research projects and downloadable software, Vidēre Research explores new ways to make complex technology easier to understand and use.
Explore. Build. Experiment.
We design and develop software for desktop, web, and mobile platforms, with an emphasis on practical functionality, usability, and reliability.
Our browser-based applications make specialized tools accessible without requiring users to install traditional software.
We develop iOS and other mobile applications that take advantage of modern devices, sensors, location services, and mobile computing.
Vidēre Research explores emerging technologies and ideas through prototypes, experiments, and working software.
We develop tools involving geographic information, positioning, mapping, navigation, environmental data, and location-aware computing.
Where appropriate, we make software, tools, research, and technical information available so others can explore, learn, and build upon the work.
We believe good technology should be useful, understandable, and built with purpose.
Our projects often begin with a simple question:
"Could technology make this easier, better, or more useful?"
We then experiment, build, test, and refine the idea into something people can actually use.
Some projects are polished applications. Others are research experiments or explorations of emerging technology. All are opportunities to learn, solve problems, and push an idea further.
Explore our applications, software, research projects, and experiments.
Technology with a purpose.