UX is not a warmup, it’s not a one-time thing, it’s not an isolated event. UX is something you commit to—and do—for the entirety of a product’s lifecycle and beyond. In our experience, committing to UX as soon as the discovery and strategy stages is a major gamechanger.

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.

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.

Estimations can reoccur many times within a project: kickoff, new feature requests, or even sprint planning. Learn how we approach project estimation through a value/effort analysis and open conversation.

Learn three tips on how to nurture a healthy, productive project manager and technical lead relationship.

Sparkbox wants to work with you, and we do that partially through estimate ranges. Learn more about our process and how this customizes work to your project's needs.

Give every team member a voice in your Discovery and kickoff meeting with scenario sketching, visual note taking, and goal-based sketching.

As consultants, it's important to understand how your emotions can impact your clients' emotions and, in extension, the outcome of your projects.

Are you planning a design system? A Discovery phase can help you identify key details to make your design system a success.

Being vulnerable is hard, but it’s vital to discussing issues and finding effective solutions. Emily shares how honesty and vulnerability play an essential role in our Discovery efforts and fuel us on to better work.