Navigating the Remote Work Environment

I’ve been working as a UI/UX designer remotely for the past year and I’m curious about how others are handling collaboration in this setup. I’ve found tools like Figma really helpful, but I still miss those casual in-person brainstorming sessions. How do you all maintain a creative flow while working from home?

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I totally get that longing for those spontaneous brainstorming moments! I’ve started scheduling brief daily check-ins with my team just to chat and bounce ideas around — kind of like a virtual coffee break. Have you tried anything similar to keep that creative spark alive?

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