Uncomfortable Truths of Design Systems
Design systems are powerful, but not perfect. Sparkbox experts share some hard truth about what’s involved in building and operating a successful system.
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Building User-Centered Design Systems
Design systems can be technically complicated, but user-focused challenges are often the sources of the real challenges. The Sparkbox team gathered for a recent UnConference to unpack and solve common issues.
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Iterating on Atomic Design
Atomic design is widely referenced when discussing design system organization, but is it the ideal solution for every modern system?
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Design System Audits: Why and How
Sparkbox has a decade of experience working with design systems for some of the world’s most influential companies, from Goodyear, to DocuSign, to Gap, Inc.
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Building Relationships: Sparkbox’s Client Focus
Sparkbox’s client-centric approach is fueled by the belief that partnerships are key. By putting the client at the heart of everything we do, we work incredibly hard to create meaningful and lasting relationships that drive success for everyone involved.
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Why Sparkbox Loves TypeScript
Support and adoption of TypeScript has grown exponentially in the last few years. Companies and products like Netflix, Airbnb, Slack, and Lyft, just to name a few, all utilize TypeScript in their applications.
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MVP Reflections with Rob Harr
An MVP can be a cultural challenge as much as a technical challenge. Sparkbox president, Rob Harr, shares his ideas about how to tackle it.
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Meaningful Savings with Gap’s Stitch Design System
Sparkbox is proud to have had a multi-year project with Gap, Inc., beginning in 2014 and extending until the post-pandemic era.
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KUB’s Journey To Self-Sustainability
Knoxville Utilities Board is the municipal utility for the Knoxville area in Tennessee, serving Knox County and the seven surrounding counties.
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Embracing the Power of the MVP
Don’t focus on the word “minimum.” Focus on the word “viable,” or if you really want to be smart about it: “valuable.” Your MVP gives you the power to ensure that you’re defining the correct product, meeting the needs of your key audiences, and creating meaningful change for your organization.
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