Brad Frost

Brad Frost is a prominent web designer, developer, consultant, speaker, and writer based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He specializes in design systems and is the author of the influential book Atomic Design, which outlines a methodology for creating and maintaining effective design systems. His work focuses on helping teams establish collaborative workflows to enhance software development processes.

Professional Background

• Current Roles:

  • Principal and Design System Consultant at Big Medium (since January 2013): In this role, Frost assists organizations in developing and evolving their design systems.
  • Founder of Brad Frost Web (since August 2005): Here, he continues to consult on design systems and web development.

• Previous Experience:

  • Technical Team Lead at R/GA (2010-2012): Led efforts to create mobile-optimized web experiences.
  • Production Director at Pod1 (2008-2010): Focused on web development using XHTML, CSS, PHP, and JavaScript.
  • Multimedia Designer at Sharp Creative (2007-2008): Worked on web and multimedia design projects.

Education

Frost holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Media Arts and Design with a focus on Interactive Multimedia from James Madison University, where he graduated Cum Laude in 2007.

Contributions and Influence

Brad Frost is recognized for his thought leadership in the field of design systems. He frequently speaks at conferences and writes about best practices in web design and development. His expertise not only encompasses technical skills but also emphasizes the importance of strategic thinking in design.

Frost's work has made a significant impact on how organizations approach design systems, making him a respected figure in the web development community.