Basalt

We create websites, applications and systems that provide better experiences for developers, designers, and users.

We empower businesses to be their best, while helping design and development teams work toward efficiency and consistency. We build design systems that empower organizations to be their best selves. Our component-driven products drive technology strategies that are maintainable, scalable, and consistent. We enable every client to elegantly showcase their brand wherever it touches the market. Our P

ortland-based team brings dozens of years of experience in design and technology. The tools, sites, and applications we create build better experiences for developers, designers, and users.

03/06/2020

Episode 8 of the Design Systems Podcast is live! Listen to Chris Strahl and Salem Cobalt talk about everything from the role of a Front-End Architect to the Bolt Design System to web components and more. Listen through the link below or wherever you like to listen to podcasts!

https://basalt.io/ds-podcast/bolt-design-system-and-front-end-architects

02/21/2020

Listen to the latest episode of the Design Systems Podcast now!

This week Chris Strahl talks with the Technology Association of Oregon President and CEO, Skip Newberry (he, him). The two discuss technology and design in Oregon, smart cities, and more. Check it out with the link below or listen on your favorite podcast app.
https://basalt.io/ds-podcast/technology-and-design-in-oregon

02/06/2020

Episode 6 of the Design Systems Podcast is now live!

In this episode, Chris Strahl talks with Marco Suarez about the early days of design systems and how to get your team or organization to buy into them. Marco is a Product Designer and Design Systems Consultant with extensive experience. He's also co-owner of Methodical Coffee, which they guys take a few minutes to discuss as well.

Listen here or wherever you prefer to listen to your podcasts!
https://basalt.io/ds-podcast/buying-into-design-systems

01/15/2020

We're very excited about the new podcast we're sponsoring, the Design Systems Podcast. Learn more about why we decided this was an important project to invest in.

https://basalt.io/blog/the-design-systems-podcast

01/10/2020

Meet Ryan Peterson, our new Senior Engagement Director! Ryan lives in Colorado and has worked in tech since 2008.

When asked what he likes about design systems, Ryan said he likes the way they "get teams working more closely and help teams spend less time on mundane things so they can spend more time tackling big, creative challenges."

When he's not at work, Ryan likes to spend time with his wife and daughter, as well as working out at CrossFit and all typical Colorado activities like skiing and hiking. Welcome, Ryan!

01/09/2020

Episode 4 of The Design Systems Podcast is now live! In this episode, Dan Mall calls in from the East coast to chat with Chris about design systems and their role in enterprise organizations.

Listen using this link or you can find the DSP wherever you prefer to listen to podcasts.
https://lnkd.in/g9WDNYy

We create reusable components that power your technology

12/27/2019

We're very excited to announce the launch of the Design Systems Podcast! Our team often finds themselves having amazing conversations with industry experts and we realized that these conversations should be shared.

In the podcast, Chris Strahl speaks to a variety of industry experts about the specific areas where design and development worlds come together. Each episode will look at topics like trends in design and development, tools of the trade, as well as what's new and interesting in the digital space.

You can listen to episodes now on the podcast webpage or through your favorite podcast app. We'll be releasing new episodes twice a month in 2020!

https://lnkd.in/gbjMidv

12/24/2019

Wishing everyone a very happy, warm, and safe holiday season!

12/18/2019

We gave our website a makeover! Take a look, play with the home page components and let us know what you think. 💻😀
https://basalt.io

11/27/2019

Enjoy the long holiday weekend. Best wishes from all of us at Basalt!

11/22/2019

Follow Friday! Meet Brandon Reid. We’re pleased to have him join the team as a front-end designer. Basalt employs some extremely talented and creative people, and Brandon is no exception. Learn more about Brandon and the skills he brings to the table.

https://basalt.io/blog/basalt-welcomes-front-end-designer-brandon-reid

11/07/2019

As we're gearing up for An Event Apart in San Francisco next month, the team found themselves looking back at some of the past presentations and came across this video of our friend
Brad Frost Web presenting at An Event Apart in May.

In this 60-minute presentation from An Event Apart Orlando 2018, Brad Frost shares strategies and methods to ensure that your design system stands the test of time. You’ll learn how to keep your system and the products it serves in sync, and you'll understand how to maintain and evolve your design...

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