Exploring the Best Practices and Techniques in
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Summary: Design systems are a collection of components and guidelines used to design and implement a consistent visual experience for users. Who is this for: internal teams, agencies, designers and engineers. Bookmark this for your design resources. “Design isn't just...
Snowfall Javascript So as a web designer in Florida one rarely sees snow. Who am I kidding I am more likely to see a UFO than snowfall. So this holiday here's some snow for those sans-snow designers out there. There are three parts to the snippet HTML, CSS, and JS. If...
Motion is an often overlooked aspect of design that can have a significant impact on the user experience. There are some challenges with motion design, so it is important to limit its usage. When used effectively, motion can help guide the user's attention,...
Summary: Design systems help support the underlying bones of a product. At times managing a design system while juggling competing interests can be chaotic. We have a handful of design system management tools we've used and have some guidance should you need some....
Good UX / Product Design Starts with Listening to Users User experience (UX) is an integral part of every product, and it should be taken into account right from the start of the development process. However, a lot of businesses still consider UX later in the process....
The Evolution of Pixel Perfection in the Digital Landscape The concept of "pixel perfect" web design has undeniably grown from an afterthought in the 1990s to a necessity now. In fact, I believe that Apple's success with their mobile products and its sophisticated UI...
The past year has been full of hard work and success, with a diverse range of projects that have affected millions. Despite missing out on the Webby award (Thanks Google!), invaluable lessons were learned - most importantly about loyalty. My blog will be focused...
Finding Balance Between Work and Family You're exhausted trying to balance family, work, social commitments, and your own personal goals. It feels like there's no time for anything else - let alone rest and relaxation! You're feeling overwhelmed with all the demands...
Give more than expected I was doing some animation research and came across a Walt Disney quote. The quote took place when Mr. Disney was admonishing an employee on the virtues of giving one's all. It really awakened me to what I always thought to be true, yet never...
Old school retro terminal: Swordfish Get ready for a blast from the past! Remember the good old days when computer screens were green-on-black and beeps and bloops filled the air? Well, buckle up and grab your checkerboard vans because we're taking you back to those...
Wrote a blog post regarding grids and their historical value on WDS's blog. There are designers that use grids and some that don't. I use grids as well as Golden Section to layout pages and design interesting user experiences. This isn't to say that a...