In this episode of Syntax, Scott and Wes talk to Travis Neilson about his career at Google, the challenges he faced, how to choose projects tips for devs wanting to get better at design, and more.

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Show Notes

2:43 - Career path

On ambitions and where it all started

23:15 - Being all in

On how to choose your next project

33:31 - Working at Google

On the day-to-day at Google, the challenges of a big team, and constraints

43:23 - Design tips for developers

Advice for devs who want to get better at design but are struggling
Thoughts on CSS frameworks
The one thing devs often get wrong about design

Links

Travis Neilson’s Website
Travis Neilson’s Podcasts
Helvetica — Gary Hustwit
How one typeface took over movie posters
Just My Type: A Book About Fonts
Work-Life Balance is a Joke

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Travis: Cults and Extreme Belief and Google Method Podcast
Scott: Sony Noise Canceling Headphones WH1000XM3
Wes: Little People Big Dreams Book Series

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