UnConference: The Anatomy of a Design System
Are you confused about what a design system is, and what you can use it for? On April 28, Sparkbox presented a conference about building a foundation with a common design system vocabulary.
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Let’s Keep the “Content” in WCAG
Content is a critical part of your accessibility strategy because it improves the web experience for all users, not just people with disabilities. Learn some best practices for writing accessible content, using page elements, and adding accessibility to media content.
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How Much of A Design System Do You Really Need?
At Sparkbox, we’re design system enthusiasts! But we also know not every client needs every feature of a design system. Learn three steps you can take to figure out the ideal size for your design system.
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Inclusive Language and Talking about Disabilities
An individual is much more than their disabilities, and communication is important. Here are some recommendations on how you can interact with people with disabilities in a respectful manner.
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Case Study: Meeting Changing Needs
Successful design systems build harmony for both the people and the components they serve. Learn how Sparkbox partnered with a leading vehicle retailer to create a plan to unify around a shared design system definition to improve consistency and navigate growth.
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The Anatomy of a Design System
A design system can unify different disciplines and lead to improved consistency, efficiency, and much more. Let’s define a shared understanding of how systems connect core brand elements with digital interfaces and empower teams to work together effectively.
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Building an Eleventy Starter Template: Project Setup and Configuration
In the first part of our Eleventy Starter Repo Series, we set some goals for your ideal GitHub starter template. Today, you’ll learn the basics for setting up and configuring your project, including building your first HTML page.
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axe Accessibility Linter Review
We’ve evaluated automated accessibility testing tools to help you determine which is best for your project. Learn the strengths and weaknesses of the axe Accessibility Linter for VS code.
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Setting up Future Projects for Success with Template Repositories
Do you like to work on lots of side projects in your spare time? Do you wish you could skip the setup process and jump straight into building? Learn how to construct your own starter template for Eleventy so you can start your future projects sooner.
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Three User Experience Books That Changed Our Outlook on Interface Design
Last year, we read three UX books that challenged our perception of interface design. Open your mind to considering assumptions about users’ locations and cultures, multimodal interaction and inclusivity, and user safety design.
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Katie Jennings
Vice President of Business Development