Brad Frost

Principal at Big Medium, design system consultant, web designer/developer, speaker, writer, musician, and artist

Brad Frost is a prominent Principal and Design System Consultant at Big Medium, a role he has held since January 2013. Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he specializes in helping teams create and evolve design systems, fostering collaborative workflows to enhance software development. His expertise in this area is further emphasized by his authorship of the influential book Atomic Design, which outlines a systematic approach to building effective design systems.1 2

In addition to his position at Big Medium, Frost has extensive experience as a web designer and developer, having operated his own consultancy, Brad Frost Web, since 2005. His career also includes significant roles such as Technical Team Lead at R/GA and Production Director at Pod1, where he focused on mobile-optimized web experiences and e-commerce solutions respectively.1

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 2007.1 He is also known for his work as a speaker and writer, contributing to the discourse on design systems and web development practices.

Highlights

Nov 7 · twitter

✎ Goodbye, Twitter. It's heartbreaking to have to walk away from a place that's been such a crucial part of my career and life, but I have to. Read me: https://t.co/ASc3uJlh6e

Oct 22 · twitter

Brad's #productivity hack: avoid catching pneumonia. Trust me.

Jun 5 · Business Insider

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