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The technical and creative aspects of a design system are undoubtedly important, but they are only two parts of a three-part puzzle. The third piece? Culture. Organizational culture, the subculture of a design system team, and (most importantly) the relationship between the two is vital to the success or failure of any systematic program.
At Sparkbox, we are always looking to improve upon what we do and how we do it so that we can better serve our clients. It’s in that spirit that we are excited to announce a partnership with zeroheight which will enable us to provide our clients with a top-tier design system tooling option.
While treating employees with kindness and meeting their needs might be the right thing to do—we certainly think so—did you know that it’s also proven to be good for business? Evidence suggests a happy employee is a productive employee and organizations that take care of their people dramatically outperform those that don’t.
It can be tough being the tech amateur in a room full of tech-savvy developers, designers, and engineers. But you’re there for a reason. One Sparkboxer has spent her entire career being that person in that room and she’s got some advice on how to effectively communicate with your tech talking team.
Healthy company culture is integral to the success of any organization, but how is it built, promoted, and nurtured? Explore what empathy means at Sparkbox (and beyond) and how two seemingly disparate ideas about the concept can actually work toward the same goal.
If you find yourself aligning teams, asking the tough questions, and moving projects forward, you’re a Product Champion—a unique kind of leadership role that requires balance and determination. Every team needs one, so let’s dig into what it takes.
Want to be an effective Product Champion? Learn the “languages” of those around you and get a grasp on what your colleagues do. You don’t need to be an expert, but you need to have more than just a cursory knowledge.
We now offer six-month apprenticeships in Frontend Design and UI/UX, along with a Full-stack Development track that we've been improving for more than a decade! Learn more about these programs and how you can apply.
A capable, confident Product Champion is integral to success—but what, and who makes the best Product Champion? In our experience, the what is a balancing act and the who can be a surprise. The good news: the traits of a great Product Champion can be cultivated.
Sparkbox was hired by a large company to develop a design system to support their many initiatives. Unfortunately, the chosen Product Champion was not positioned for success. We have recommendations on how you can avoid pitfalls like these.
Katie Jennings
Director of Business Development
