Julia Jamieson on Atomic Spin

Where to Begin? – Two Tools for Starting a Project with Intention

Starting off on the right foot, with organization and intention, can be the first differentiator between a successful and unsuccessful project.

UX/Design Techniques

Making Sense of User Interviews in 5 Steps

The biggest challenge, after getting through hours of user interviews, is synthesizing your findings. How turn all of that data into something valuable?

UX/Design Tools

Choosing the Right Design Tools for Client Deliverables

I'm often asked what design tools I use for client deliverables, presentations, and documentation. I wanted to share the approaches that work best for me.

Planning Your Project

3 Design Techniques for Non-Designers

There are many ways you can bring good design practices into your company and create better products. Here are my top 3.

UX/Design Practices

The Designer’s Question: Do I Need to Learn to Code?

Despite my affinity toward visual design, I see huge value in learning some basic programming languages

Personal Optimization

Experiments with Time – Being Intentional with My Days

How time away from work gave me fresh perspective on my calendar, my goals, and how I manage my day.

Growing as Makers

5 Articles that Changed my Perspective on Design

These authors have become my design heroes, teaching me confidence, clarity, and perspective.

UX/Design Practices

Becoming a Designer in the Real World – Things I Wish I’d Known

A few things I'd tell my 22-year-old self, and a few things I'm still working on today.

UX/Design Practices

Why Visual Design is More Than Making Things “Pretty”

Aesthetics have a function. Studies show emotions play a vital role in a users’ experience. How can we leverage design to influence behavior and emotion?

UX/Design Techniques

A Fresh Outlook: Updating Atomic’s Visual Brand

Our peers were viewing us as a great place for software development, but they didn't recognize us as a design consultancy.

Growing as Makers

Insights from Tina Roth-Eisenberg at the CreativeMornings Summit

When starting an initiative, you need both a clear vision and a loose structure. Find the people you want to work with, then trust them.

UX/Design Techniques

9 Lessons Learned from a Year of Usability Tests

After doing usability tests for a year, this is the advice I would give my past self — prepare, practice, work with a pair, and above all, stay flexible.

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