12 episodes

The Overlap is a podcast that explores the intersection of Design and Front End Development. On the show, we discuss all things design and development in a fun and easy-to-listen-to way. Some topics we cover are typography, React, productivity, focus, designing for print, freelancing tips, and much more.

The Overlap Elle Trost & Alex Trost

    • Arts
    • 5.0 • 6 Ratings

The Overlap is a podcast that explores the intersection of Design and Front End Development. On the show, we discuss all things design and development in a fun and easy-to-listen-to way. Some topics we cover are typography, React, productivity, focus, designing for print, freelancing tips, and much more.

    CSS Grid: The newest layout tool for the web

    CSS Grid: The newest layout tool for the web

    In this episode we cover CSS Grid, a new layout tool for the web. When it comes to positioning elements on the web, CSS Grid marks a huge step forward for developers. It's easy to learn, with lots of parallels with the grid in other design practices so designers will love it too.
    And hey, quit using table elements to create your layouts!

    Questions? Email us
    theoverlappodcast@gmail.com

    Tweet us @lovelettersco or @mistertrost
    Follow the show @overlappod

    For more episodes + show notes, visit
    overlappodcast.com

    Resources
    Rachel Andrew's Grid by Example: https://gridbyexample.com/patterns/ on twitter @rachelandrew
    https://css-tricks.com/snippets/css/css-grid-starter-layouts/
    https://css-tricks.com/snippets/css/complete-guide-grid/
    https://twitter.com/jensimmons
    https://alistapart.com/article/the-story-of-css-grid-from-its-creators/
    Webflow's Grid Tool: https://webflow.com/grid
    Sarah Drasner's CSS Grid Generator: https://cssgrid-generator.netlify.com/
    CSS Grid Courses
    Wes Bos' free course https://cssgrid.io/
    Free Code Camp's Video course https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6CBKf8K_Ac

    • 1 hr 22 min
    File Organization: Or, "Where'd I put that thing?"

    File Organization: Or, "Where'd I put that thing?"

    Design and development can get messy. Real messy. Downloads folder messy. On this episode, we talk about how to manage the mess and make it easier to collaborate with other people. Elle also realizes just how far-reaching her obsessive compulsive tendencies can go. Whether you work alone or with a team, keeping your files tidy and logically organized can save you a LOT of headaches.

    Questions? Email us
    theoverlappodcast@gmail.com

    Tweet us @lovelettersco or @mistertrost
    Follow the show @overlappod

    For more episodes + show notes, visit
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    • 53 min
    What is UX? An Intro to User Experience Design

    What is UX? An Intro to User Experience Design

    What is UX? An intro to User Experience (No, UX is not UI)
    What is User Experience? How is it different from User Interface design? What if all buttons were now alpacas?

    In this episode, we introduce the field of UX design and some of the basic principles you should know to design and develop great experiences. 

    We discuss the fundamentals of good UX: Usability, accessibility, desirability, findability, credibility, the importance of following established patterns...and when to break the rules.
    Questions? Email us
    theoverlappodcast@gmail.com
    Tweet us @lovelettersco or @mistertrost
    For more episodes + show notes, visit
    overlappodcast.com
    Resources
    https://lawsofux.com/
    https://theblog.adobe.com/15-rules-every-ux-designer-know/
    https://uxplanet.org/golden-rules-of-user-interface-design-19282aeb06b
    https://www.usability.gov/what-and-why/user-experience.html
    https://www.interaction-design.org/literature
    Aesthetic usability effect: https://www.nngroup.com/articles/aesthetic-usability-effect/
    Design thinking: https://www.atlassian.com/team-playbook/plays
    Don't Make Me Think by Steve Krug https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Make-Think-Revisited-Usability/dp/0321965515/

    • 49 min
    Static Site Generators: Gatsby + Hugo + Jekyll = Good Times

    Static Site Generators: Gatsby + Hugo + Jekyll = Good Times

    Static Site Generators are way cooler than they sound! Learn about the coolest way to build a fast website and save your money. Plus, we talk about Alex's new rug in everyone's favorite podcast game: Guess The Rug. 

    Questions? Email us
    theoverlappodcast@gmail.com
    Tweet us @lovelettersco or @mistertrost
    For more episodes + show notes, visit
    overlappodcast.com
    Resources:
    Gatsby: https://www.gatsbyjs.org/
    Hugo: https://gohugo.io/
    Jekyll: https://jekyllrb.com/
    StaticGen: https://www.staticgen.com/
    Gatsby with Airtable (Not the best, most effective CMS for blogs, but still cool: https://www.gatsbyjs.org/packages/gatsby-source-airtable/

    • 53 min
    Typography Basics: Everything you need to know to make great layouts

    Typography Basics: Everything you need to know to make great layouts

    Show notes:
    Typography: so hip right now, but what is it? This week, we are talking type. It's more than just clickity clackity typey typey onto your keyboard. It's part science, part art, part dumb jokes about fonts. Join us for our spooky typography party!
    Questions? Email us
    theoverlappodcast@gmail.com
    Tweet us @lovelettersco or @mistertrost
    For more episodes + show notes, visit
    overlappodcast.com
    Resources:
    Font pairing:
    https://fonts.google.com/featured/Five+Fresh+Headline+and+Body+Text+Pairings
    https://www.typewolf.com/
    Chiller: https://fontzone.net/font-details/chiller
    Criteria: https://www.w3.org/TR/UNDERSTANDING-WCAG20/visual-audio-contrast-contrast.html
    Tool: https://webaim.org/resources/contrastchecker/https://material.io/design/typography/understanding-typography.html
    Vertical Rhythm:
    http://typecast.com/blog/4-simple-steps-to-vertical-rhythm
    Framer: https://www.framer.com

    • 44 min
    Creative Briefs: The key to happy clients and teams

    Creative Briefs: The key to happy clients and teams

    Creative briefs, design briefs, brand briefs, project briefs...whatever you want to call it, the goal is always the same: Successful design + development projects. On this episode, we talk about the creative brief, an essential document that can position you as an expert and help you get buy-in from your client at the beginning of a project. Kicking off a new project? Try using a creative brief to guide your conversation and ask your client the right questions. Creative briefs can be used for any collaborative creative work and are a great project management tool. 
    Resources
    Building an Effective Creative Brief Template: https://www.wrike.com/blog/creative-brief-template-elements-effective-brief/
    How to write an effective design brief: examples and a free template to get you started:
    https://www.canva.com/learn/effective-design-brief/

    • 31 min

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