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SmashingConf Live! Is A Wrap

by Rachel Andrew

The SmashingConf team had such fun at their first SmashingConf Live! event last week. In this post, editor-in-chief Rachel Andrew shares highlights and feedback from the online conference.

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Our new book on how to boost business KPIs, build trust and address doubts effectively — without alienating people along the way. By Paul Boag.

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Meet Design Systems, a recent Smashing book in which Alla Kholmatova explores how to set up an effective design system to create great digital products. With common traps, gotchas and lessons learned.

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