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 practices so designers will love it too. And hey, quit using table elements to create your layouts! Questions?…

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 compulsive tendencies can go. Whether you work alone or with a team, keeping your files tidy and logically organiz…

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 of the basic principles you should know to design and develop great experiences. We discuss the fundamentals of good U…

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 us theoverlappodcast@gmail.com Tweet us @lovelettersco or @mistertrost For more episodes + show notes, visit overlappo…

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 our spooky typography party! Questions? Email us theoverlappodcast@gmail.com Tweet us @lovelettersco or @mistertrost For…

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 can position you as an expert and help you get buy-in from your client at the beginning of a project. Kickin…

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 colleagues. On this episode, we talk about how to find focus and avoid distractions to help you get things do…

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!), building a positive open-source community, how to connect technology to build awesome stuff, and how impo…

Show Notes On 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 its purpose and guiding principles. We talk about how easy it is to pick up, and give you some great places to go next …

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 developer, being able to order print can help you deepen existing client partnerships and land new projects. If you…

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 of design to your clients. Questions? Email us theoverlappodcast@gmail.com Tweet us @lovelettersco or @mist…

This is just a preview of what is to come! The Overlap Podcast will be launching March 19th so make sure you subscribe in your podcast player of choice. Also check out our website for more info and links to subscribe with your favorite podcast players. https://www.overlappodcast.comPor Elle Trost & Alex Trost

OOOooooOOOooooOO!!! It’s a very special Halloween episode of Cold Read for the Season 2 Finale! And we have some very special guests, 3/4ths of the the sketch comedy group/podcast “The Kennedy Nixon Brigade” (links below). This week, we finally get to know Gubby, Mike Trost becomes a shitty werewolf AND a shitty rhinoceros, Lauren Schwein farts som…

On the fourth episode of Cold Read season 2, Aric reveals why his voice is so so sexy, Jane explores the world of cartoon weaponry, and Sid gets take out. Also, Gubby plays Jeff as Jeff is replaced by Walker Martin (for this episode, at least). We hope you like Ansel Adams! He makes books that only have pictures in them. Aric McKeown is an improvis…

Whoa! Something happened to episode 3! It seems our normal feed was disrupted by a feed from an alternate dimension, broadcasting a different version of the Cold Read Podcast where Max Maliga is Alex’s co-host. Listen, as Gubby mists, Bradley bits, and Justina lists! And Jeff meets some new friends in the latest addition of TRAoJ. AND boners. So ma…

On the second episode of season 2 of Cold Read, Gubby and Alex wipe the blood of the Vancougars off their hands and take on some Torontosaurses. Mandy mementos Erin, Erin rap battles Adrianne, and Adrianne redoes high-school. Also, Jeff meets his mother(s) in the second edition of The Reluctant Adventures of Jeff. On this episode, everyone is a gag…

SEASON PREMIER | SEASON 2: TV ON THE RADIO On the season premier of Cold Read Podcast, Hannah is interventioned, Michael steals nail polish, Jordan transforms, Gubby murders for gift cards, and Alex is racist. Also, the very first edition of The Reluctant Adventures of Jeff. Michael Augustine and Jordan Moore join together the wonderful traveling C…