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AI
Children and AI: The Next Generation of Learners
As parents, we all want our kids to be curious, independent thinkers. But in today’s digital age, how do we foster that curiosity without exposing them to the chaos of the open internet?
Design Systems
Unveiling the Complexity of Enterprise Design Systems
Some of the most recognizable companies in the world trust us to build and refine their design systems—but you’ll never see our work, and that’s exactly the point.
Business
5 Signs Your Construction Firm is Losing Time & Money on Inefficient Tech
Disconnected tools and outdated processes could be costing your construction firm time and money. Here are five signs your tech stack is slowing you down—and how to fix it.
Design Systems
Building Multi-Brand Design Systems: The Developer’s Perspective
Discover how developers can create scalable, multi-brand design systems that seamlessly bridge design and code for consistent, adaptable, and efficient front-end workflows.
Development
Demystifying Web Components: Understanding Slots (Part 4)
Master advanced styling techniques for slotted elements, focusing on CSS custom properties and targeting specific elements to create highly flexible and themeable Web Components.
Development
Demystifying Web Components: Understanding Slots (Part 3)
Learn best practices for designing Web Components with slots and discover basic techniques for styling slotted content to create modular and visually customizable components.
Development
Demystifying Web Components: Understanding Slots (Part 2)
Explore advanced slot techniques including fallback content, slot assignment, and dynamic manipulation to create more powerful and flexible Web Components.
Development
Demystifying Web Components: Understanding Slots (Part 1)
Discover how slots in Web Components allow for flexible content insertion, improving component reusability and customization.
Business
The Unexpected Origin of Southleft’s Name
Discover the unexpected and amusing origin story behind the name of our digital design and development agency, Southleft.
Design Systems
Introducing Altitude, Southleft’s Comprehensive Design System Solution
Discover how Altitude by Southleft reimagines the intersection of design and development, offering a versatile, scalable system that seamlessly adapts from concept to code.
Design Systems
The Value of Design Tokens in Modern Web Development
Design tokens are the secret to building consistent, maintainable websites – discover their power and how to implement them in your workflow.
Business
“Knowing Is Half the Battle”: A Grown-Up Guide to Applying Childhood Lessons in Leadership and Life
The journey from knowledge to action is what completes the battle, bridging the gap between insight and achievement.
Business
The Precarious Position of In-House Design Systems Teams Amidst Corporate Cutbacks
Recent layoffs in the tech world, including design systems teams, reflect broader dilemmas about integrating and valuing specialized roles amid economic challenges.
Development
Create Impressive Scroll-Based Animations with CSS scroll-timeline
Learn how to create immersive scroll-based animations based on user scrolling with no JavaScript required.
Development
The Future-Proof Choice: Web Components First Over JavaScript Frameworks
Behold the transformative POWER of web components offering highly convenient flexibility and efficiency across diverse frameworks and code ecosystems.
Business
The Highs and Lows of Running a Digital Design Agency: An Inside Look at Southleft
Navigating the terrain of agency ownership isn't for the faint of heart. Explore the highs and lows, innovations and setbacks, that define Southleft’s story.
Design
Brad Frost’s Talk at FRONT ZURICH 2023 – Is Atomic Design Dead?
Brad Frost explores the future of design systems, touching on global collaboration and AI, at FRONT ZURICH 2023.
Business
The Importance of Synchronizing Your Design System and Product Strategy
Learn how aligning your design system with your product strategy can create a consistent user experience and give you a competitive advantage
Business
A Meeting of Minds: The Southleft Approach to Strategic Partnerships and In-House Augmentation
Explore our nuanced method of collaboration with fellow agencies and in-house teams, aiming to inspire creativity and strengthen connections in the digital sphere.