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September 2, 2019 — Switching tools isn’t a decision to be taken lightly. Here’s a nuts-and-bolts and behind-the-scenes look at how Help Scout migrated design systems from Sketch to Figma — why we made the switch, a step-by-step walkthrough of what it entailed, and what we got out of it — a story that applies to any team considering a large-scale tool migration. Read more…

August 30, 2019 — One of the most overlooked aspects of creating and/or maintaining any software library is good documentation. Luckily for you, a new tool on the market is here to make it easy for you to create great documentation for your projects. Read more…

August 27, 2019 — In this article, let’s take a closer look at what Figma really has to offer. Here are 20 tips on how to work faster and better with this well-known and collaborative interface design tool. Read more…

August 21, 2019 — Think about your last few software projects. Was there a healthy balance between concrete business goals, meeting users’ needs, and shipping the product in a timely fashion? The key to striking this balance is a design process that accounts for complexity, addresses design problems early, and avoids relying too heavily on third parties. Read more…

August 12, 2019 — The distributed team structure is known to offer many benefits for a company and its employees; however, this sort of work model also comes with its own unique set of obstacles. In this article, we’ll review how “remote soft-skills” can help with the challenge of building authentic connections with your distributed co-workers. Read more…

August 2, 2019 — The feast or famine merry-go-round of freelancing can certainly be damaging to our bank accounts but more importantly it can deeply affect our self worth and mental health. I’ve learnt some strategies the hard way this year to combat the quiet times. Read more…

July 31, 2019 — Until now, the designer-developer handoff has been fraught with inefficiencies. Disparate platforms (namely, Sketch and Visual Studio Code) and incompatible workflows created tons of issues in how design was translated into code. But now, Indigo.Design offers a simple solution to fix this costly and time-consuming problem for software teams. Read more…

July 26, 2019 — Apps are no small undertaking. Nor are they cheap to build and maintain. So, before you move ahead with creating a new mobile app or SaaS for your client, perhaps you should consider launching a minimum viable product (MVP) instead. Read more…

July 12, 2019 — When you are still early on in your programming career, digging into the source code of open source libraries and frameworks can be a daunting endeavor. In this article, Carl Mungazi shares how he got over his fear and began using source code to improve his knowledge and skills. He also uses Redux to demonstrate how he approaches breaking down a library. Read more…

June 25, 2019 — Enter the Brand System: a shared library that defines the brand’s story, symbols, and strategy. Learn how Brand Systems can help avoid fragmentation, confusion, and exclusion within teams. Read more…