The Overlap Podcast
1) 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 lot...Show More
2) 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 ...Show More
3) 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 th...Show More
4) 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 podc...Show More
5) 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, pa...Show More
6) 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 c...Show More
7) 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 a...Show More
8) 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 wha...Show More
9) 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...Show More
10) 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 Adob...Show More
Pro Print Tips for Developers: RGB vs CMYK, Illustrator vs Indesign, and more!
55:38 | Apr 2nd, 2019