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Embracing open design in 2019
Automation is killing the tedium in design, but our jobs are about to get more exciting This article originally appeared on Abstract’s blog. With new studies showing that companies prioritizing design are seeing 32% higher revenue than those who aren’t, it’s no surprise that the conversation around design trends (a word we all love to hate) is no longer about gradients. The way designers work is changing.
Expect Change in Your Design Career. Choose Growth.
When designers consider a new job, one of their biggest concerns is the size of the company. Should I work at a small company or a large one? What’s better: start-ups or enterprise? Maybe something in-between? After working in design for 20 years for companies ranging from Facebook and Instagram to small start-ups, I’ve learned that the answer to this question is far from one-size-fits-all. I’ve also learned that changing companies isn’t a magical path straight to permanent contentment.
Why Version History Is Not Version Control
This post was co-written by Abstract co-founders Josh Brewer and Kevin Smith. We launched Abstract with a lofty mission to redesign the design process. We started by supporting Sketch, one of the fastest growing and most widely used product design tools on the market. Now, with our Adobe XD integration on the horizon, we’re stepping onto a new stage as a company.
Why Your Design System Needs Content Strategy
The practice of designing digital products has shifted dramatically in the last 20 years. We’re no longer designing with static assets in a vacuum, and passing the baton for the next person to continue the sprint. We are working on large, cross-functional teams of designers, developers, UX writers, researchers, and accessibility consultants. To build great products, we need to run the race together, even if we’re each responsible for different parts of the process.
Why a cookie-cutter design system won’t work for your organization
There are a lot of great design systems out there. And these days, it seems that every organization publishes their design system publicly. And that’s great for transparency and inspiration. But it’s not a good idea to just use their template for your own organization. “A design system isn’t like a code of ethics. It’s more like a set of company values. It’s good for everyone to share the same ethics.
7 ways to lean into an open design process
To achieve better outputs and survive organizational change and scale, design needs to be more collaborative. So what do we mean when we say “open design”? Rooted in the open-source tech movement, open design has evolved since Israeli designer Ronen Kadushin coined the term in 2004. And it’s still under construction. “Open design starts with transparent collaboration,” say Abstract Cofounders Josh Brewer and Kevin Smith.
Facebook Design wants to send 6 people to Epicurrence-The Montues for free.
Epicurrence is a unique experience you’d find in the organic aisle of conferences. At an event like Epicurrence — The Montues, the focus is on the attendee and their relationships with the other attendees. The main goal is to get you re-inspired to create better work but comes with incredible benefits like learning new techniques and skills to manage your work life while gaining life-long relationships.
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