The Overlap
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.
Episodes
12 episodes
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 prac...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:22:28
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 compulsi...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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53:16
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...
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Episode 9
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49:05
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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53:34
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 o...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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44:16
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 ca...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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31:59
Focus for Designers and Developers
One thing that can set creatives apart is their ability to focus. The developer or designer who can focus with full energy on one task at a time will be able to get through difficult problems faster and more effectively than their unfocused col...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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44:33
Gatsby, Work/Life Balance, and Building Community with Jason Lengstorf
Jason Lengstorf is an advocate, engineer, and sometimes designer. As "Human Duct Tape", Jason tells us about the little-bit-of-everything he does at Gatsby. On this episode, we talk to Jason about what's new with Gatsby (Themes! Preview beta!),...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:13:26
React: Make Excellent Apps and Websites in JavaScript
Show NotesOn this episode Alex teaches Elle about the JavaScript library React. Developers use React to create apps and websites, and it’s great for designers to be familiar with. We introduce the big concepts of React along with ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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57:47
Pro Print Tips for Developers: RGB vs CMYK, Illustrator vs Indesign, and more!
Print's not dead! On this episode, we talk about why color looks different on screen and on paper, how best to handle a document for print, tips on handling fonts, and the difference between Adobe Illustrator and Indesign.If you're a dev...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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55:38
Pricing Structures, or "How much should I charge for design/development?"
Have you ever wondered what to charge a client for design or development work? On our first episode, we discuss different pricing structures, why it's important not to undermine others in the creative industry, and how to articulate the value o...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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