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Brad Frost

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Creator, web designer & developer, teacher, consultant, speaker, writer, musician, & artist. Host of Wake Up Excited! Author of Atomic Design. Enthusiasm enthusiast.

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Brad Frost @bradfrost.com · Nov 20

Work hard. Don't be an asshole. Share what you know.

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colors.bsky.social @colors.bsky.social · 8h

#05EA51

a square filled in with brilliant yellowish green color #05ea51.

Brad Frost @bradfrost.com · 20h

I recorded a drum cover of Vitamin C by CAN: youtu.be/S4HeLfVIJRQ...

I gotta say I'm really proud of this one. CAN is such an amazing & influential band, and their drummer was incredible.

CAN - Vitamin C Drum Cover

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Syntax @syntax.fm · 21h

Who can be the first to post to BlueSky with only vibe-coding?

@w3cj.com @tolin.ski and @wesbos.com raced to find out.

Watch 🍿 www.youtube.com/watch?v=VghZ...

Vibe Off: First to Post Wins (No Code Allowed)

YouTube video by Syntax

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Brad Frost @bradfrost.com · 1d

Just wrapped up a fantastic last session of our Smashing workshop with a special guest, our friend and collaborator Mr TJ Pitre!

TJ showed off the potent combination of AI + design systems, including quickly building a Myspace profile page built entirely using sturdy DS + token architecture

Brad Frost @bradfrost.com · 1d

The Philippines was just hit with yet _another_ earthquake 😔, this time off the coast of my wife's family's island of Mindanao.

You can donate to relief efforts here, and we're donating 15% of all of our course sales to help. More info here: bradfrost.com/blog/post/do...

Donating to The Philippines Earthquake Relief Effort

Last week, the island of Cebu in The Philippines was hit with a powerful 6.9 magnitude earthquake. We were on a call with our friend and colleague, Nicole, when the earthquake happened and she had to…

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Brad Frost @bradfrost.com · 2d

The latest episode of Wake Up Excited! is with the larger-than-life designer dynamo, @draplin.bsky.social.

Aaron gives the most hilarious and accurate summation of the difference between the relatively open web community vs the relatively protective graphic design community:

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Brad Frost @bradfrost.com · 2d

Funky gunk. youtube.com/shorts/Q6P20...

Brad Frost @bradfrost.com · 2d

Funky gunk. youtube.com/shorts/Q6P20...

Brad Frost @bradfrost.com · 2d

ALWAYS

Brad Frost @bradfrost.com · 2d

We discuss burnout, the perils of hustle culture, what work & money are really for, downshifting & simplifying, taking care of the people in our lives, and how to actually pull off a sabbatical.

◉ Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/dU4G1vPCQl8?...
◉ Listen here: podcast.wakeupexcited.show/5

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Brad Frost @bradfrost.com · 2d

The latest episode of Wake Up Excited! is with the larger-than-life designer dynamo, @draplin.bsky.social.

Aaron gives the most hilarious and accurate summation of the difference between the relatively open web community vs the relatively protective graphic design community:

Brad Frost @bradfrost.com · 3d

🎙️ Just published a new episode of Wake Up Excited!: Finding Balance in Design, Creativity and Life with Aaron Draplin. Have a listen:

Finding Balance in Design, Creativity and Life with Aaron Draplin

Brad Frost sits down with legendary graphic designer Aaron Draplin to...

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Brad Frost @bradfrost.com · 3d

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

Would love to know something Brad,

If you could fill your “As Seen On” banner with BIG names like TEDx and Entrepreneurs On Fire allowing you to instantly gain exposure and establish credibility –

So you can reach Expert Status as a prestigious speaker/influencer/author,

Would you let the FAME get to your head?

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beyond tellerrand @handle.invalid · 3d

Mark your calendars! #btconf Berlin 2025 is coming up soon and the full schedule is online now.
Take a peek, get excited, and grab your ticket before they’re gone!
beyondtellerrand.com/events/berli...

beyond tellerrand // BERLIN 2025, taking place 06 - 07 Nov 2025

beyond tellerrand 2025 in Berlin. Join us on 06 - 07 Nov 2025 for talks about web, design, technology, typography and much more. In the renowned friendly atmosphere.

beyondtellerrand.com

Brad Frost @bradfrost.com · 4d

42☮️ dot gov

420 dot gov etched on hair dryer

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WebDesignMuseum @webdesignmuseum.org · 4d

Did you prefer the Winamp skin Classic or Modern or Custom skin?

Did you prefer the Winamp skin Classic or Modern or Custom skin?

Brad Frost @bradfrost.com · 5d

You know it's gonna be a good week when you start it off talking to DESIGN SYSTEM WIZARDS @nathanacurtis.bsky.social and @bencallahan.com!

Nathan Curtis, Ben Callahan, and Brad on a Zoom call

Brad Frost @bradfrost.com · 5d

1,000,000,000x better than store bought. They feel invested!

Brad Frost @bradfrost.com · 5d

Our chintzy Halloween decorations were falling apart, so me and the kids made our own with some scrap wood

Halloween-themed painted blocks of wood, featuring Frankenstein's monster, a mummy, and several monsters

Brad Frost @bradfrost.com · 5d

You can donate to the relief efforts directly, and if you purchase any of our courses, 15% of sales will go to relief efforts. bradfrost.com/blog/post/do...

Donating to The Philippines Earthquake Relief Effort

Last week, the island of Cebu in The Philippines was hit with a powerful 6.9 magnitude earthquake. We were on a call with our friend and colleague, Nicole, when the earthquake happened and she had to…

Brad Frost @bradfrost.com · 5d

💔 Last week, The Philippines was hit with a powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake. We were on a call with our friend and colleague, Nicole, when the earthquake happened and she had to rush to get to safety.

Donating to The Philippines Earthquake Relief Effort

Last week, the island of Cebu in The Philippines was hit with a powerful 6.9 magnitude earthquake. We were on a call with our friend and colleague, Nicole, when the earthquake happened and she had to…

Brad Frost @bradfrost.com · 6d

Never forget.

The Path iOS app UI

Brad Frost @bradfrost.com · 7d

I'm at a kids' birthday party where everyone just sang "Happy Turd Day" to the birthday boy 💩💩💩

A poop emoji cupcake

Poop emoji cupcakes

Brad Frost @bradfrost.com · 8d

AH DAMN HOW DO I CONTRIBUTE?! I wanna get in there!

Brad Frost @bradfrost.com · 8d

Have an amazing freaking weekend, everybody! I'm so incredibly grateful for you all.

Brad and Ian Frost smiling