Nerd Show and Tell: Meet Lindsay Miller

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Episode Summary:

In this episode of Podcast Awesome, we chat with the Lindsay Miller, the first brave soul from the Web Awesome team to take the hot seat on the Nerd Show and Tell.

Beginning with a look into the inception of Lindsay's career and her interaction with Font Awesome before joining the Web Awesome team, we discuss the significance of a design system — a topic often shrouded in industry jargon yet fundamental to cohesive digital experiences. Lindsay also recounts being part of the recent Web Awesome Kickstarter campaign, which hit the 700,000 milestone.
Timestamp | Summary

0:00 | Chatting Design, Tech, and Font Awesome with Lindsay Miller
3:14 | From Solo Designer to Font Awesome Enthusiast
4:13 | Embracing Company Culture and Innovative Products
6:53 | From Childhood CSS Fascination to UX/UI Professional
10:32 | Landing the Dream Job (While Experiencing Imposter Syndrome)
14:56 | Addressing Inconsistencies in Development Practices
15:54 | Design Systems: Building Blocks for Developer Efficiency
19:47 | Developing and Perfecting Thematic Web Design Systems
23:47 | Kickstarter Success Brings Exciting Yet Daunting Challenges
24:36 | The Complexities of Building an Accessible Date Picker
27:59 | Icon Design Delights and the Font Awesome Possum
32:37 | Homeownership Inspires Mario-Inspired Wall Art
34:59 | Nostalgic Reflections on Star Wars and Creative Inspirations

Resources:

• Font Awesome: Font Awesome Website
• Web Awesome: Kickstarter Website
• Twitter: @fontawesome
• The Font Awesome theme song was composed by Ronnie Martin
• Audio mastering by Chris Enns and Lemon Productions

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Chapters

1. Lindsay Nerd Show and Tell (00:00:00)

2. Celebrating a Milestone: The 700,000 Kickstarter Triumph (00:00:57)

3. Introducing the First Web Awesome Guest (00:01:44)

4. A Deep Dive into Design and Personal Passions (00:06:43)

5. The Journey to Joining Font Awesome (00:10:07)

6. Exploring the Intricacies of Design Systems (00:14:06)

7. Behind the Scenes: Building Web Awesome (00:19:34)

8. The Art and Challenge of Icon Design (00:27:44)

9. Nerding Out: Personal Passions Beyond Work (00:31:25)

10. Wrapping Up and Looking Forward (00:36:51)