Sarah Brockett on Atomic Spin

A Guide to Surviving Burnout, Part 2 – Learn to Recover from Burnout

When I'm burned out, I take some rest, make some difficult decisions, and then gain a little inspiration to boost myself back into a (manageable) routine.

Personal Optimization

A Guide to Surviving Burnout, Part 1 – Learn to Identify Burnout

I've experienced burnout several times. Here are the signs I've learned to watch out for. When I see them, I know I need to make a change.

UX & Design

UX Patterns: When to Avoid Dropdown Lists

Dropdown lists are a part of our daily lives— from entering your address into a form to ordering a sweater. But when should we utilize dropdown lists?

UX/Design Techniques

Designers, Let’s Chat about Infinite Scrolling

If you're building a time-based platform, infinite scrolling will suck users in and make discovery easy. But if your users are trying to accomplish a goal, do us all a favor and st

Growing as Makers

Seven Steps for Turning a Difficult Situation into a Productive Conversation

Have you found yourself in a difficult situation with someone important in your life? This process will help you find a positive resolution.

UX/Design Techniques

Not All Software Design Is Shiny. Here’s How to Cope with That.

Not all of the software you create will be groundbreaking and eye-catching. Here are a few methods for keeping the spark bright during the duller projects.

Growing as Makers

From Software Design to Project/Product Management: An Honest Reflection

Project management can be just as challenging and fun as design. There's more pressure, but also a more crucial role in shaping the project experience.

UX/Design Techniques

Wireframing for Non-Designers – A Crash Course

Wireframes benefit the entire team, and they can be created by any member of the team. I'll give you the whys, whens, and hows of wireframes for software.

UX/Design Tools

The Many Pros of Using Zeplin for Design Collaboration

Using Zeplin as a central location to house design artifacts will improve your team’s communication and increase efficiency.

UX/Design Practices

How Traditional Design Principles Apply to Software Design

Software designers use different tools and media, but we still rely on traditional design principles like contrast, repetition, alignment, and proximity.

UX/Design Techniques

How to Bundle & Deliver Design Assets Properly

I’ve been fiddling with different ways to bundle up deliverables over the years, while simultaneously growing more frustrated with the state of design deliverables I’ve received fr

Growing as Makers

What Is a Software Designer, and How Can You Become One?

A software designer’s take on how to transition from traditional graphic design to working in software, including necessary hard + soft skills and more.

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