Bryan Elkus on Atomic Spin

Experimenting with MongoDB

On a recent prototype, we wanted to bring in a database instead of relying on something like Google Sheets, so we experimented with MongoDB.

Growing as Makers

How Being a Consultant Taught me to Appreciate the Value of Time

After I started tracking time as a consultant, I realized how scarce time really was. It's taught me to question the value of every activity I do.

Web Apps

Multiple HTTP Requests for an AngularJS + Google Sheets Prototype

Because of the way I was completing the HTTP request of the initial Google Sheet data, the HTTP request was asynchronous.

Web Apps

JSON to XML with AngularJS in Preparation for InDesign

I export the XML tree in the DOM, then save that text as an XML document. I used AngularJS for the web application, and JavaScript to create the XML feed.

UX/Design Tools

Creating a Dynamic Catalog with InDesign Templates & XML Data

Step by step instructions for using an XML set of data to populate a catalog or print layout with Indesign, to help you keep a consistent visual style.

UX/Design Tools

How InVision’s Inspect Can Give Your Team One Source of Design Truth

When the person designing the visuals isn't the one creating the code, use InVision's Inspect as your single source of design truth.

Web Apps

Adding Google Analytics to an AngularJS App with ngRoutes

I struggled getting Google Analytics set up with my AngularJS app. Here's what worked for me, along with some links to helpful tips and articles.

UX/Design Tools

Prototyping with AngularJS & Google Sheets

Prototyping with AngularJS and Google Sheets turns out to be a powerful and relatively simple way to get a working prototype up and running fast.

UX/Design Practices

When Biases & Design Meet

Because we design software interfaces for human interaction, our designs and processes are likely subject to some biases.

UX/Design Tools

An Introduction to Website Animation with Velocity.js

A walk-through for your first animation with Velocity.js—how to set up your webpage and how to animate a list. Includes a CodePen list animation example.

UX/Design Techniques

How to Prepare Your Website for Printing

Have you ever tried to print your website? Whoaa, right?! In a few steps, we can get your site looking presentable in no time.

Development Practices

A Plea for Clearer Documentation for Non-Developers

It may take a little longer to write documentation with non-developers in mind, but it could save your team a lot of time down the road.

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