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Abstract 87 is a giant leap into the future of open design.


Abstract 87 is a giant leap into the future of open design.



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Open DesignKasey Fleisher HickeyHead of Design Francesco Vetica shares how Abstract helps the Fifth Beat team reduce costs, refine workflows, and mentor clients.
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Open DesignAlison HarshbargerRemote leadership requires good tools, good communication, good documentation, and plenty of empathy.
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Design OpsAmy SchroederPlus: Kelly Watkins, former Slack and GitHub marketing executive, joins Abstract board
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Open DesignAlison HarshbargerA strong design leader works side by side, not top-down, and pulls team players toward a deep belief in themselves.
Open DesignSarah McIlwainYou can afford a design system. Learn how to distribute the work of building a design system while gaining buy-in.
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Design OpsScott WelliverDesign leaders from Facebook, Intercom, Dropbox, Animoodles, and more share predictions about the coming sea change that is product design.
Open DesignAmy SchroederSo much incredible design advice, so little time to read it all. If you prefer bullet points to lengthy prose, you’ll enjoy this comprehensive summary.
Open DesignAmy SchroederOne year ago, we publicly shared our philosophy on inclusion. Here’s how we did in 2019 and what we learned along the way.
Inside AbstractEdgardo PerezWith Abstract, you can now design and prototype within XD, simplify your workflow, and bring your team together in one place.
Product NewsAayla AndersonAbstract 87 is a giant leap into the future of open design.
Product NewsJosh BrewerIf you design products, you have more power and influence than you realize. This is a call for awareness and change in a time when Everything is Design.
Open DesignJosh TaylorTo build superior products at scale, combine a classic business toolset with a design-thinking mindset.
Open DesignScott WelliverNo one works in a future-proof field, designers included. But if you recognize that change is coming and help others along the way, you can future-proof yourself.
Open DesignTim Van DammeThe future will be defined by those who bridge the gap between design and development. Here are actionable steps to get there without burning out.
Open DesignKevin SmithGo behind the scenes with an Abstract brand designer to see how we collaborated on our blog design, across teams and timezones.
Inside AbstractVince JoyIn an increasingly collaborative design world, hard and fast rules don't necessarily apply. But traits like emotional intelligence, future-obsession, and ability to trust rise to the top.
Open DesignAmy SchroederKeep calm with a bird’s-eye view of your team’s design work.
Product NewsBen ErezA great career shouldn’t come at the expense of your identity, but this is a tradeoff many of us have to make. This Latinx Heritage Month, we examine the role that remote work plays in preserving Latinx culture across the U.S.
Inside AbstractEdgardo PerezSeptember marks the beginning of Latinx Heritage Month. We’re honoring our teammates with a series of interviews to highlight their experiences.
Inside AbstractEdgardo PerezBring order to the chaos with a Branch-based workflow.
Product NewsJosh BrewerSeptember marks the beginning of Latinx Heritage Month. We’re honoring our teammates with a series of interviews to highlight their experiences.
Inside AbstractEdgardo PerezThere’s a new, faster way to locate that Branch you’ve been looking for.
Product NewsBen ErezIn an increasingly cross-disciplinary world, it’s high time we gave content strategists a seat at the table, alongside designers and developers.
Open DesignAndrea BurtonAn Abstract tech recruiter shares 7 tried-and-true strategies that helped her navigate a competitive job market while drawing energy and focus from her Latina identity.
Inside AbstractLesley AlegríaLinzi Berry, Product Design Systems Manager at Lyft, shares the story and core principles of their design system.
Design OpsJordan StanisciaAn Abstract product designer shares her winding career path, discovering her love of problem-solving, and why more designers should talk about their struggles and triumphs.
Open DesignSara ZhangDesigners at the world's largest cloud CRM platform say they keep their cool thanks to "trust, teamwork, and tools like Abstract."
Customer StoriesAmy SchroederFollow this guide to get your design files and your team into Abstract.
Design OpsHannah ShadrickAbstract is an ‘open kitchen’ for the growing team that's hungry for transparency.
Customer StoriesAmy SchroederFrom treating it like a product to defining principles and 'A.B.U.,' here are key things to remember along the way.
Open DesignJordan StanisciaAbstract is the 'paper trail of decisions' that anyone, on any team, in any part of the world, can tap into at any time
Customer StoriesKasey Fleisher HickeyA 3-minute guide to preserving and reviving your designs.
Product NewsAlden SpenceOur Chief Product Officer shares why building a distributed workforce can be the key to diversifying companies and supporting local economies.
Inside AbstractKevin SmithHow to thoughtfully introduce Abstract into your design workflow.
Design OpsHannah ShadrickCreating a better process requires intentional collaboration. Here’s how to think like a developer when you’re designing.
Design OpsAndrew McCloudYou know that Abstract can be a gamechanger for your team’s design workflow. How do you paint that same vision for everyone else?
Design OpsHannah ShadrickWe’re celebrating our LGBTQIA+ teammates this Pride Month with a series of interviews. Meet Abstract Software Engineer Evan Vaughn.
Inside AbstractEdgardo PerezFrom ditching silos and workarounds to embracing purple squirrels and remote work, here's how to navigate the changing world of modern design.
Open DesignAmy SchroederWe’re celebrating our LGBTQIA+ teammates this Pride Month with a series of interviews, starting with our Abstract Design Advocate.
Inside AbstractEdgardo PerezThe Abstract SDK is a JavaScript package that wraps both our web API and our desktop CLI in a unified interface.
Product NewsKevin SmithUX Design Lead Eric Alberts shares how a design system enables more collaboration across Wolters Kluwer's global organization.
Customer StoriesKasey Fleisher HickeyDesign Advocate Andrea Burton shares tips for using one of Abstract’s most versatile features.
Product NewsAndrea BurtonNo more Slack conversations to locate “that one Collection.”
Product NewsBen ErezDesign Advocate Andrea Burton shares a few of her favorite ways to streamline your design workflow.
Product NewsAndrea BurtonHow to start the conversation with stakeholders and get a design system off the ground.
Open DesignJordan StanisciaEffective UX writing can turn a good user experience into a great one.
Open DesignKasey Fleisher HickeyIntuit content designer Simon Alovisi's team is crafting bespoke, end-to-end experiences for the UK market.
Customer StoriesKasey Fleisher HickeyAnd why this underrepresented talent might just be the people your company needs most.
Inside AbstractEdgardo PerezLearn more about Jessica, Support Specialist, in this week's Women's History Month Spotlight.
Inside AbstractEdgardo PerezOur VP of Engineering, Rukmini Reddy, shares the pivotal events that helped shape her path and underpin her leadership philosophy.
Inside AbstractRukmini ReddyTo build more powerful products, no one function should play a supporting role.
Open DesignHeather PhillipsThe value of design ultimately hinges on process. If we can improve the workflow, we can improve the output and perceived ROI.
Product NewsJosh BrewerLearn more about Morgan, Senior Brand Designer, in this week's Women's History Month Spotlight.
Inside AbstractEdgardo PerezWe’re making big leaps to round out your design workflow.
Product NewsAndrew McCloudNot a sight for sore eyes. We’re rolling out a system-wide Dark Mode for our MacOS and web apps.
Product NewsTim Van DammeLearn more about Natalie, Software Engineer, Front End, in this week's Women's History Month Spotlight.
Inside AbstractEdgardo PerezLearn more about Dee, Engineering Manager, Back End Engineering, in this week's Women's History Month Spotlight.
Inside AbstractEdgardo PerezLearn more about our teammate, LaShaun, in this week's Black History Month Spotlight.
Inside AbstractEdgardo PerezHow marrying design process and design instincts will set you apart.
Open DesignHeather PhillipsWhy we measure inclusion as part of our company performance.
Inside AbstractJabu DaytonLearn more about our teammate, Kimani, in this week's Black History Month Spotlight.
Inside AbstractEdgardo PerezLearn more about our teammate, Sommer, in this week's Black History Month Spotlight.
Inside AbstractEdgardo PerezA more open approach to design helps build better products and demystifies the process for the rest of the company.
Open DesignTim Van DammeLearn more about our Engineering teammate, Andrew, in this week's Black History Month Spotlight.
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Inside AbstractJabu DaytonHow you build is just as important as what you’re building.
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Open DesignKasey Fleisher HickeyHow does the growing company stay focused on its mission to deliver groceries across North America? By using new tools and collaborative ways of working.
Customer StoriesKasey Fleisher HickeyJonathan Snook shares what it means to design in a multi-stack world.
Open DesignJonathan SnookAutomation is killing the tedium in design, but our jobs are about to get more exciting
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