Author: Lone Rock Point

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Atomic Design Systems and WordPress

Atomic design is a bottom-up methodology that breaks down web design into smaller elements. The smallest components are “atoms,” which form “molecules” when combined, and these molecules come together to create “organisms” that represent templates or pages. This approach simplifies complex designs into manageable parts while maintaining a cohesive structure.

In WordPress, the Gutenberg Block Editor aligns with atomic design by using blocks—such as paragraphs or images—that serve as atoms or molecules, creating flexible, reusable components for building dynamic and user-friendly websites.

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We’ve been closely tracking the federal government’s progress taking on the challenges of digital modernization. Last fall, the Office of Management and Budget published OMB M-23-22, Delivering a Digital First Public Experience and we believe it is an excellent definition of what it means to design, delivery, and operate a modern Web experience. One of…

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The Crucial Importance of Carefully Crafted Editorial Experiences

In their keynote address at WordCamp US San Diego, Phil Crumm and Helen Hou-Sandi emphasized the importance of developers focusing not only on building systems but also on enhancing the editorial experience. They pointed out a common issue: while developers excel at building backend functionality and ensuring the front end looks great, the “editorial experience” — where content creators work — often suffers from neglect.

This gap erodes user trust, as content creators, the “superusers” of platforms like WordPress, face a disconnect between what they see and what the final user experiences. By creating more intuitive, direct experiences that bridge this gap, developers can build trust and encourage wider adoption of new tools and functionality.

Helen’s work on the White House website was highlighted as an example of how thoughtful design can lead to a seamless editorial process. Developers were urged to spend as much time refining the user experience for content creators as they do on the front-end for readers, ensuring that the tools are easy to use and encourage confidence in the platform.

This shift, the speakers suggested, is crucial to re-democratizing the content creation process in WordPress and maintaining its relevance in a rapidly evolving web ecosystem.

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Lone Rock Point Attends WordCamp US in San Diego

Meeting your colleagues for the first time is always a nerve-racking experience. We all remember our first day at the office – the trepidation that comes with learning a new role and making a strong first impression with your coworkers. But for remote workers who already know each other, that first face-to-face is a different,…

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What is Design Thinking?

Ever wonder how major brands like Apple and Google can churn out unique products that fulfill the needs of their customers, and create new ones in the process? Much of this can be attributed to design thinking. Regardless of which industry you work in, design-thinking is used to develop innovative products and services that resonate…

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Why WordPress Best Fits the Unique Goals of the Public Sector

As many US Government Agencies continue to evolve their websites as a result of the 21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act, the use cases for WordPress continue to grow across the public sector. WordPress has many strengths to support agency websites full of information and content to transition into 21st Century portals of easy to…