Episode 124
124: Leslie Cohn-Wein & Rafael Conde - Designing the User Interface at Netlify
In this episode, Adam talks to Leslie Cohn-Wein and Rafael Conde about designing and implementing new UI features at Netlify.
September 25, 201956m 24s
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Show Notes
Topics include:
- Creating pixel-perfect mockups in advance vs. designing and implementing in tandem
- Working with existing JS libraries for interactive UI features vs. hand-rolling a custom implementation from scratch
- How design systems play into the design process at Netlify, and how mockups aren't meant to implemented pixel-for-pixel
- What tools Netlify uses to design new features and manage the design process
- What technologies Netlify uses to keep their UI consistent
- Using modern CSS features like CSS grid
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