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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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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Atlas Design Project: Extensive Data, MVPs, and Team Building
Sorting through large datasets takes patience and empathy. This is one of our favorite types of problems: one where you have to step into someone else’s shoes.
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Stark for Figma: Automated Accessibility Tool 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 Stark Accessibility Testing Tool.
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How Dedicated Frontend Design Helps Achieve a Minimal Viable Product
An MVP is an all-hands-on-deck sort of situation, but sometimes there aren’t too many “hands” available. At Sparkbox, the role of Frontend Designer is pivotal in these situations because they can act as the Hammer or the Chisel. Sometimes both simultaneously.
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A Crash Course in Color Contrast
When it comes to helping those with color vision deficiencies or low vision, contrast is an incredibly important design element—it also impacts general readability for everyone. Learn how contrast can make or break accessibility and what you can do to improve it.
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A Framework for Maturing a Design System
The truth is that design systems are powered by people. Without stakeholders and subscribers behind it, your system is bound to die on the vine. That’s why the three E’s—education, engagement, and evolution—are so important when it comes to maturing your design system.
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Designing for Drupal
Designing for Drupal can be mystifying. This illustrated introduction to basic Drupal concepts will help you collaborate with your developers for results that both align with your designs and leverage Drupal’s powerful features.
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Takeaways from the First Design Systems Triage
In an event coordinated with ZeroHeight, Design Systems Triage has revealed a real need for design system leaders to have more conversations and community support. If you’re looking for community and support, get excited about the future of Design Systems Triage.
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Announcing the 2022 Design Systems Survey Results
Over 200 respondents answered our 2022 Design Systems Survey. Join us in understanding the perspectives of both the people building and maintaining a design system and those who use or contribute to it.
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Katie Jennings
Vice President of Business Development