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Brad Frost @bradfrost.com · 59m

Need a break. What song should I play on drums?

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Shaw @shaw.city · 2h

It's like PBS for Developers.

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Kevin Powell @kevinpowell.co · 2h

This week, I took a look at some fun ways we can spice up our site with some animations youtu.be/ZSNiSdB8Ens

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CSS animations to bring your site to life

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Brad Frost @bradfrost.com · 2h

One of our favorite parts of our AI & Design Systems course is hosting bi-weekly jam sessions with our community & special guests! In our latest session, we were joined by the amazing Christine Vallaure who shared her emerging design <-> code process: www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9gT...

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AI & Design Systems Jam Session — Code-to-Figma Workflows, Jev, & Context Kits

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Brad Frost @bradfrost.com · 21h

When making websites, I almost never stay in a single lane. I flit around updating copy, tweaking styles, adjusting structure, and whatever's required to get the dang thing done. Some may see this as bad (my apologies to every PM I ever worked with), but this is my creative process and it is Good.

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Brad Frost @bradfrost.com · 29/09/2026

TIL Prince was one of the first people to play what would become Oregon Trail 🤯 www.instagram.com/reel/DdwVIdIx8iW/…

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Brad Frost @bradfrost.com · 29/09/2026

As a musician, it frustrates me SO MUCH that I always struggle to spell the word “rhythm”.

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Brad Frost @bradfrost.com · 28/09/2026

📽️ The Value of AI & Design Systems: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZqxBmwzaIU This is the opening lesson and central thesis of our AI & Design Systems course. There's only a few days left to get the course at the pre-release price, so check it out here: aianddesign.systems

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Brad Frost @bradfrost.com · 25/09/2026

⏰ There are only a few days left to get our courses at the pre-order price! bradfrost.com/blog/post/last-chance…

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Cory LaViska @cory.laviska.com · 24/09/2026

"Acceptance is really misunderstood because acceptance can be misinterpreted as, 'Oh, suddenly I'm cool with all of the downsides, all of the harms, all of the risks around this technology.'" 🎯 by @bradfrost.com bradfrost.com/blog/post/gr...

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Grief in the AI Age

I'm Brad Frost, an independent creator, web designer & developer, teacher, speaker, writer, musician, and artist based in Pittsburgh, PA.

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Ahmad Shadeed @ishadeed.com · 24/09/2026

✍️ New Article: Detect when elements overlap with CSS Can CSS tell when two elements overlap? At first, I thought this was not possible, but it turned out it can be done with scroll-driven animations and anchor positioning. ishadeed.com/article/css-...

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Detect when elements overlap with CSS

Detecting when two elements overlap using only CSS anchor positioning and scroll-driven animations.

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Brad Frost @bradfrost.com · 24/09/2026

I was just at multiple conferences in multiple countries; it's so apparent that EVERYONE is processing their grief around AI. bradfrost.com/blog/post/gr... Also apparent is a healthy way of processing it is to come together & discuss it with vulnerability and nuance. This is what community is for.

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Grief in the AI Age

I'm Brad Frost, an independent creator, web designer & developer, teacher, speaker, writer, musician, and artist based in Pittsburgh, PA.

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Brad Frost @bradfrost.com · 23/09/2026

What's a song you like that you'd describe as "quirky"?

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Brad Frost @bradfrost.com · 22/09/2026

Installing DaVinci Resole Studio. Let's see how this goes; I haven't been satisfied with pretty much any video editor ever, so I'm hoping this at least alleviates some frustration.

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Brad Frost @bradfrost.com · 20/09/2026

Was just given this as a gift to read.

Book cover titled "If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies: The Case Against Superintelligent AI" by Eliezer Yudkowsky and Nate Soares, featuring a red escape key button in the center, on a textured fabric surface.

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Brad Frost @bradfrost.com · 14/09/2026

I just ran my first in-person AI & Design Systems workshop, which distills what we detail in our course: aianddesign.systems I watched a room full of people use my SKILLS to audit their own design systems, surface a slew of accessibility/sync/quality issues, and then FIX THEM.

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Brad Frost @bradfrost.com · 10/09/2026

AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!! OUR AI & DESIGN SYSTEMS COURSE IS COMPLETE!!!!!!!!! aianddesign.systems TL;DR: @tpitre.bsky.social , @ian-frost.bsky.social , and I wrapped up our AI & Design Systems Course; the price goes from $995 to $1,495 on September 30th.

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rem / Remy Sharp @remysharp.com · 08/09/2026

After watching and hearing @tink.uk talk on the subject a few times now, I've been thinking a lot about alt text, and in particular how an LLM is going to do a much better service than me writing it (in many cases). I've tried: Gemini and three local models trained from Common Objects in Context.

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Brad Frost @bradfrost.com · 07/09/2026

Pittsburgh > Madrid > Valencia > Krakow > Prague. 2 weeks. 3 talks. 2 full-day workshops. Here we go!

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Brad Frost @bradfrost.com · 04/09/2026

OMG. @tpitre.bsky.social, @ian-frost.bsky.social, and I JUST WRAPPED RECORDING ON OUR AI & DESIGN SYSTEMS COURSE. aianddesign.systems

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Lea Verou, PhD @lea.verou.me · 02/09/2026

🔥 New blog post! My post on two-state dark mode toggles sparked a lot of discussion around what the optimal dark mode toggle design is. But should you have a (persistent) dark mode toggle *at all*? I have since been convinced that for most websites, the answer is NO. lea.verou.me/blog/2026/da...

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The best dark mode toggle is probably none • Lea Verou

My post on two-state dark mode toggles convinced many. But should you have a persistent dark mode toggle at all? I have since been convinced that for most websites, the answer is no.

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Lea Verou, PhD @lea.verou.me · 06/08/2026

🔥 New blog post: Dark mode toggles that expose three states (system, light, dark) seem like the best option. Until you think about user goals, that is. Before rushing to disagree, hear me out. lea.verou.me/blog/2026/da... PS: As a data point, @jakearchibald.com was converted after reading this 😅

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Dark mode toggles: two states are enough • Lea Verou

Yes, the underlying model must have three states, but one is always irrelevant to the actual user goal. Users do not seek out solutions to problems they don’t currently have. A lot of the hate towards...

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Brad Frost @bradfrost.com · 04/09/2026

You’re holding a magic “make it better” wand that can be only be used twice to address: ⦿ A specific macro-level issue ⦿ A specific micro-level issue What would you address with the “make it better” wand?

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Brad Frost @bradfrost.com · 02/09/2026

It's very difficult to put into words just how much thought and effort have gone into the many things I've been hard at work on. I'm racing across the finish line ahead of a few conferences, and am excited to finally come up for air, share things, and connect with people!

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Brad Frost @bradfrost.com · 02/09/2026

Has anyone been listening to the new Alabama Shakes record? It's AMAZING. The first track is straight up J Dilla time.

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Brad Frost @bradfrost.com · 02/09/2026

This is a genuine game changer for people working in AI & Design Systems github.blog/changelog/2026-09-01-gi…

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Brad Frost @bradfrost.com · 28/08/2026

"When I'm inspired, I get excited because I can't wait to see what I'll come up with next." — Dolly Parton

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Brad Frost @bradfrost.com · 27/08/2026

Who Can Use? is a phenomenal, visceral way to see how different color combinations can affect people with different visual impairments. www.whocanuse.com

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Brad Frost @bradfrost.com · 27/08/2026

🎙️ Just published a new episode of Wake Up Excited!: Nostalgia, Legacy, and Finding What’s Next with Andy Clarke. Have a listen:

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Nostalgia, Legacy, and Finding What’s Next with Andy Clarke

Andy Clarke shares what excites him lately, sparking memories of his...

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Brad Frost @bradfrost.com · 24/08/2026

What song would you say was your introduction to hip hop?

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Brad Frost @bradfrost.com · 24/08/2026

Doing some important experiments.

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Brad Frost @bradfrost.com · 21/08/2026

I’ve lived my entire life 2 hours away from Cuyahoga National Park, and have never been. Excited to head there this weekend! Lemme know if you have any recommendations.

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Brad Frost @bradfrost.com · 21/08/2026

"If I'm not having fun or not interested, I can't learn." - @cassiecodes.bsky.social

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Zach Leatherman @zachleat.com · 19/08/2026

“I don’t buy every single new technology being sold as democratizing, and then what we mean by democratizing is that a different set of people have power now.”—@miriam.codes Some great conversation with @bradfrost.com: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Do380FZrJTc

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Brad Frost @bradfrost.com · 19/08/2026

This video about AI & mental health by @tolin.ski is mandatory viewing for anyone using AI moderately/heavily: youtu.be/iPUn1Fnfn0k?...

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The True Cost of AI Coding

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Brad Frost @bradfrost.com · 19/08/2026

Just another day in ol' Brad Frost's inbox.

Hey Brad,

I've tried to be in touch a couple of times but haven't received an answer...this is my 3rd email...

No worries, it's cool- I'm not the most extroverted person to begin with.

So I thought you might be more willing to talk to Oscar.

Brad, this is Oscar. Oscar, this is Brad

[Picture of smiling golden retriever image]

He's not that great at talking to humans yet, but the usual "Bark" most often means yes especially when it's about food.

Anyway let me know what you two talked about and circle back to me, will you?

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Brad Frost @bradfrost.com · 19/08/2026

Few tales are as dangerous as the Tale of the Self-Made Man.

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Brad Frost @bradfrost.com · 18/08/2026

This slipped under my radar, but my pal reminded me that yesterday was the 2-year anniversary of Frostapalooza! frostapalooza.bradfrost.com It will forever be one of the best moments of my life.

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Brad Frost @bradfrost.com · 18/08/2026

Just had a great conversation with @joeyabanks.me, and I'm so glad we were able to touch on his great piece, You're Not Behind: www.joeyabanks.me/posts/you-re...

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You're Not Behind - Joey Banks · Designer

Product Designer, Design Systems. Founder of Baseline Design, LLC.

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Brad Frost @bradfrost.com · 17/08/2026

Fantastic day for GitHub to be acting up!

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Jürgen Šuvalov @jyrkki.eu · 13/08/2026

A lot of resonating takes here.

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