463: Design Medley, Vol. 1

This podcast episode covers various topics related to design, animation, button sizes, managing margins, typography, and personal preferences. The hosts discuss the challenges of sharing work in progress in design teams and emphasize the importance of better alignment between managers and designers. They also explore the balance between motion design in software, discussing the concept of finding the right balance in animation and the use of overshoot and settle technique. Additionally, the episode touches on the purpose of button sizes in design systems and the considerations for adjusting emphasis on different elements. The hosts also talk about managing margins for text styles in Figma and the impact of CSS changes on design systems. The conversation further delves into typography and the balance between typography and design in web projects. The episode concludes with discussions on topics like a prebiotic soda, a sci-fi TV show, and personal preferences, inviting feedback from listeners. Takeaways • There is often a mismatch between what managers expect designers to share and what designers want to share. • Creating a safe and supportive environment is important for sharing work in progress in design teams. • Design systems and animation principles can facilitate collaboration and effective sharing of work. • Button sizes in design systems serve multiple purposes, including hierarchy and responsiveness. • The context, device, and user interface should be considered when determining button sizes. • Managing margins for text styles in code instead of Figma allows for better control and fine-tuning of spacing. • CSS changes, such as trimming white space, can impact design systems and improve vertical rhythm. • Typography plays a crucial role in web projects, and the balance between typography and design depends on the specific context. • Personal preferences can change based on personal experiences, and opinions are subjective. • Feedback and interaction with listeners are encouraged through platforms like Patreon.