Brad Frost
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The New Separation of Concerns
In our new comprehensive online course, Subatomic: The Complete Guide To Design Tokens, we discuss the need to revisit the powerful concept of separation of concerns. Separation of concerns is a computer science principle introduced in the mid 1970s that […]
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Refresh PGH is being refreshed!
Well, here’s some great news: Refresh PGH is being…refreshed! My pals Jason, Val, and Patrick are reviving the Pittsburgh web design/development meetup that played such an important role in the development of my career. It’s so crucial to rebuild in-person […]
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The Multi-All-The-Things Organization
Note: This post is adapted from our new online course, Subatomic: The Complete Guide To Design Tokens. Our comprehensive course delivers over 13 hours of video, enterprise-grade token architecture for both Figma & code, hundreds of resources, a certificate of […]
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We’re hiring an apprentice!
Note: we’ve lined someone up, which means submissions for the apprenticeship are now closed. But please keep your eyes peeled for future opportunities. Ian and I have a ton of fun projects brewing, so we’re looking for a creative, passionate, […]
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A Change Of Scenery Will Serve You Well
A reminder.
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Open Up, Episode 2: Fundamentals, Principles, Navigating an Imperfect World, Collaboration, and Old Friends
I’m late in posting this because boy oh boy, there’s been a lot going on. But Episode 2 of our show Open Up is out! Geoff and I tackled some great questions and covered a lot of ground in this […]
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Work hard. Don’t be an asshole. Share what you know.
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Last Chance to Preorder Subatomic!
Guess what!? Our course, Subatomic: The Complete Guide To Design Tokens, is done! We published the last of the videos, and are putting on the finishing touches before and adjusting to the full price and making our big announcement. Cue […]
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Design Tokens + Atomic Design = ❤️
One of the most-asked questions I get is “What would you change about Atomic Design?” My answer is: I would probably talk about design tokens! In the world of UI, design tokens are subatomic particles. The design token color-brand-blue is a critical ingredient […]
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Subatomic Update: Publishing & Adopting Design Token Systems!
We’ve been absolutely rocking and rolling over here and are proud to announce that Chapters 5 and 6 of our Subatomic Design Tokens Course are now live! With only 2 chapters left to go, there’s only 2 weeks left to […]
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Design Better’s Experts in Residence Program
I’m thrilled to announce that I’m part of Design Better’s new Experts in Residence program! Thank you so much for including, Aarron and Eli! It’s truly an honor to appear alongside Very Smart People Kristen Berman and Ryan Rumsey. We […]
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The Art of Conversation: Before You Begin
We are social creatures. It’s healthy to talk to other people about the important things on our minds. It’s safe to say many important things are on everyone’s minds right now, and it’s critically important to be able to talk […]
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MailChimp Brand Kit
I’m messing with my MailChimp account and really love their Brand Kit feature. You have the ability to upload logos, define color palettes, typography, personality, button styles, and more. I especially like the experience around managing logos. They provide a […]
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A season’s last frost
QuietlyI slip out of bedTaking care so as not to wake my daughter snuggled next to meAnother nightmare, I presumeShe claimed comfort once again in her spot between mom and dad Downstairs I tiptoeMy mind calm and focusedEager to tackle […]
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Subatomic Update: Figma and Code Token Architecture Available!
We’re so freaking excited to announce that we’ve reached a big milestone in our Subatomic design tokens course: we released our battle-tested design token architecture for both Figma and code! We put together a video tour of what’s included: We’ve […]
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20 Years
20 YEARS AGO TODAY, Melissa and I started dating. I’m 40, which means that I’ve now spent more of my life with Melissa than without. This will be true for the rest of our lives, and I will love every […]
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Open Up, Episode 1: layoffs, purpose, and embracing your full self
Last week we held our first episode of Open Up, a new advice show I’m hosting with my fantastic co-host Geoff Graham and my good friends at SmashingConf. We had a wonderful inaugural episode, with over 80 people joining us […]
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Frosty Nightz
Introducing Frosty Nightz, a semi-regular jam session in the 1974 time machine that is my basement. The idea: Get musical people together, eat, drink, play music, and have fun. That’s it. That’s the whole thing. No bigger project. No ulterior […]
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Part 1: The Shitball
This is the first part of a series that attempts to capture my current thinking about The Situation. TL;DR: Our attention has been hijacked and weaponized. It is imperative for us to to direct our attention to healthier and more […]
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Last chance for Subatomic design tokens course early-bird pricing!
We’re cooking with gas on our Subatomic design tokens course and are gearing up for a really big milestone! We’re about to launch Chapter 4, which details the nuts and bolts of building out a token system in Figma and […]
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Sheng Wang
If you get a chance to go see Sheng Wang perform, do it. It was easily the best comedy show I’ve ever been to. We watched his Netflix special Sweet & Juicy and was hooked immediately. When we saw he […]
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Introducing Cold Album Drumming!
I’m so freaking excited to announce my new music project: Cold Album Drumming! Be sure to smash that subscribe button on YouTube 😂 and vote on the albums you’d like to hear me play. What the heck is “Cold Album […]
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Subatomic Design Tokens Course: Chapter 3 now live!
Do you love having to name things? Of course you don’t! That’s why we’re so excited to announce that Chapter 3 of our Subatomic Design Tokens Course is now live! We have a FULL HOUR AND A HALF of video […]
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Buy the Overpriced Tourist Photos
“Would you like your picture taken?” Why does simple question — probably cheerfully asked by a smiling young adult with a camera around their neck — flood us with so much dread? We mumble and stammer over an awkward response, […]
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Open Up with Brad Frost – A New Advice Show With Smashing Magazine
I’m thrilled to announce that I’m doing a new advice show/series called Open Up I’m doing with my good friends at Smashing Magazine! I found that it’s often easier for people to talk about tools and technologies and trends than […]
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Subatomic Design Tokens Course: Chapter 2 now live!
We’re thrilled to announce that Chapter 2 of our Subatomic Design Tokens Course is now live! This chapter provides 74-minutes of video diving deep into design token architecture and foundations. We cover a ton of ground, including: The three-tiered token system consists of three tiers: […]
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Subatomic Design Tokens Course: Chapter 1 now live!
Hey there! Big news: Chapter 1 of our Subatomic Design Tokens Course is live! Chapter 1 covers important core concepts about design tokens. What problems do design tokens solve? We introduce the concept of the “Multi-All-The-Things” organization; your organization needs […]
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Announcement: I’m Going Independent!
I’m excited to share that I — along with my brother Ian — are going fully independent and will be focusing on courses, workshops/training, and other fun adventures. A bittersweet farewell to Big Medium Josh Clark and I had been […]
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2024
2024 was a giant Kamehameha blast of self actualization. Through triumphant highs and addressing challenging situations head-on, I feel like I’ve grown so much, I’ve gotten so much closer to my true self, and I’m so incredibly excited to embark […]
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Donating to LA Fire Support
Like everyone else, the tragic wildfires ravaging Los Angeles area make our hearts ache. We feel for all of our friends, industry pals, and everyone who has been impacted by the fires. LA-based design systems extraordinaire Elyse Holladay has been […]
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