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Design System Office Hours

Davy Fung + PJ Onori
Design Systems
Figma
Color Theory
Meta
User Experience
Product Design
User Experience Design
Photography
Accessibility In Design
REST API
Career Development
Typography
Federated Design Systems
Engineering
Support Requests
Design Technologists
Config 24
Cultural Interpretations Of Color
Data Visualization
Adoption

Davy and PJ, design system practitioners talk about design-led product ownership, scaling and adoption, community and engagement, design system team models, and much more.

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Latest Episodes

Because it was PJ's first Config, we decided to record a live, IRL episode, recap our first thoughts about the new product releases and a thread that we started about who Figma is designing for, dating back from last year's event.

We're back with an episode an episode about component and design system flexibility. How opinionated should your design system be, vs a large set of reusable pieces that can be put in any which way together. Davy and PJ weigh in on both methods and w... more

Our friend Guy Segal, Director of Design Systems at Thomson Reuters comes and talks with us about consistency in operations and how to scale out systems thinking.

We learn about PJ's start in design systems, dating back to 2011, and Davy's first introduction to it in 2015. They discuss while tech has evolved, aspects such as theming still remain a struggle to figure out. Also discussed is how we evolved our ro... more

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Recent Guests

Matt Petitt
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Episode: Ep 65: DS POV from Engineering w/ Matt Petitt
Donnie D'Amato
Founder and Chief Architect of Design Systems House, involved in various community initiatives.
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Episode: Ep 53: Design Technologists, Again

Hosts

Davy
Co-host and design system practitioner, Davy shares insights on design systems, community engagement, and effective design processes.
PJ
Co-host and design system practitioner, PJ discusses the latest trends in design systems and the importance of collaboration within teams.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 34 ratings
  • Honest, relatable and thoughtful!

    Nothing like tuning into an informal yet passionate ongoing conversation about design systems; especially when its between two kind hearted design leaders with real stories and insights to share.

    11/10 would listen again, actually had it on as I bike around with my dog!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Robyn V. Smith
    United States3 years ago

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Many listeners find the content engaging and informative, considering it a solid resource for professionals in the design field.
The hosts are noted for their relatable storytelling, which adds depth to technical discussions.
Listeners appreciate the informal yet insightful conversations surrounding design systems and their real-world implications.

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#136
United Kingdom/Arts/Design
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#244
Canada/Arts/Design
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#113
France/Arts/Design
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#13
Finland/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#21
Singapore/Arts/Design
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#33
Argentina/Arts/Design

Talking Points

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Ep 73: Component Migrations
Q: At what point should someone want to migrate something?
You typically migrate when there's a gap in the design system that you can fill with a new component, or when you have to update existing components to new versions.
Ep 65: DS POV from Engineering w/ Matt Petitt
Q: In an ideal situation, what's the perfect cross-functional dynamic for teams?
There should be a collaborative environment where designers and developers work together from the start rather than sequentially, which increases efficiency and empathy between roles.
Ep 65: DS POV from Engineering w/ Matt Petitt
Q: What are your thoughts on time savings using the design system?
The time savings can vary based on the project, and the design system must be effectively promoted to gain buy-in from teams.
Ep 65: DS POV from Engineering w/ Matt Petitt
Q: What would you say are the most important things to focus in on then, if you had to start somewhere?
Focus on finding a product partner and delivering what they need to ship, avoiding the pitfalls of trying to create a comprehensive design system from scratch.
Ep 61: Where Design Systems Sit, w/ Nico from Zeplin
Q: What kind of advice would you give to any junior designers that sort of want to break into the field?
Get into a product design role where there’s an appetite to work in this sort of manner, focusing on design quality and efficiency.

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