Delightful Reveal #79

A bi-weekly update on all things Flagrant

“figma the conflict is inside YOU this isn’t our problem” - overheard at Flagrant

What we did:

  • Deferred long running reporting/exporting jobs to background workers that update their progress, and automatically download upon completion.
  • Made many attempts to design marketing materials to persuade prospective campaigns to use the clients software. Still a work in progress
  • Refining a pricing matrix for a embedded html window
  • Started on the RailsConf slideshow that will be running throughout the conference
  • Began working on a Training Tracker slideshow for the upcoming SHRM conference
  • Started brainstorming new ways to freshen up the Training Tracker slideshow style
  • Sent off designs for the RailConf/Flagrant selfie wall
  • Made adjustments to the RailsConf Sponsor Booth Tour passport
  • Designed a data dashboard for a client to incorporate brand colors, accessibility concerns, and better layout
  • Designed share screens for a mobile drivers’ license application to accommodate data from multiple credentials

What we’re reading:

What we’re playing:

  • Jackbox Games with the team for Recharge
  • Chess

What we’re watching:

  • Mum
  • Sinners
  • Death of a Unicorn
  • Smartypants

What we’re listening to:

What we’re interested in:

  • Finding more time to paint outdoors
  • Catching up on sleep

What we’re struggling with:

  • Humidity levels and copious amounts of rain
  • Getting my butt over to the ceramic studio so I can make more stufffffff
  • Broken air conditioning resulting in moving some scaredy cats to a new location (stressful)
  • Abandoned work in the clay studio, which might mean tumblers instead of mugs (too dry to attach handles…)

What we’re buying:

  • Flood snake barriers that will suck up water when in contact with….water
  • Magnetic baby locks

What we’re celebrating:

  • Public gardens and baby bunnies
  • Baby growing two front teeth (the power!)
  • Reconnecting with ex-coworker pals coming to stay
  • Going to Summerfest and seeing Hozier with my partner, sister and mom
  • Connecting with coworkers in person

If you’re looking for a team to help you discover the right thing to build and help you build it, get in touch.

Published on August 7, 2025