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Design System Office Hours

Davy Fung + PJ Onori
Design Systems
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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

Davy talks to friend of the program, Ben Callahan from Sparkbox about his series The Question, which brings together design system designers bi-weekly to share and learn collaboratively in a 60-min workshop.

Davy and PJ talk about how amongst many good engineering traits, the rigor, and ways they work should be more adopted by product designers and specially us, maintainers. If we can track, version, and test our work as rigorously as engineers, we would... more

Davy talks special co-host, Guy Segal, about his first month at his new design systems job at Atlassian, and the fun of being a newbie after the first 30 days, when the going really starts getting tough.

Davy and PJ talk about the role of our designers on the ground, we call them our ambassadors. These good eggs not only inform our day-to-day product improvements, but help keep up informed across the org.

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Recent Guests

Guy Segal
Design system practitioner and recent hire at Atlassian
Atlassian
Episode: Ep 86: I'm New to the TEAM w/ Guy Segal
Chela Giraldo
Design System professional and new hire at realtor.com
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Episode: Ep 84: Design Systems Interviewing w/ Chela
Matt Petitt
Engineering Manager at Dayforce
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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 with extensive experience in the design industry, focusing on practical tools and methodologies.
PJ
Co-host and design system practitioner known for engaging discussions about evolving design practices and community impact.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 38 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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The insights shared by the hosts are regarded as highly valuable, particularly for those new to design systems, with many expressing eagerness to learn more from their discussions.
Listeners appreciate the honest and relatable conversation style, noting that it fosters a sense of community among design practitioners.
A strong focus on practical advice and experiences resonates with the audience, making it easy to relate to both hosts.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#178
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#69
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#109
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#224
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#25
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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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What is Design System Office Hours about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The content focuses on design systems, emphasizing topics such as product ownership, onboarding, and the intricacies of creating efficient workflows within design teams. Conversations often explore the intersection of design systems with community engagement, the emergence of ambassador programs, and pathways to effective collaboration across teams. Unique discussions range from practical tools like Figma plugins to larger concepts such as Atomic Design and component libraries.

Davy and PJ navigate various challenges in the design world, including the balancing act of customization and simplicity within design systems and the importance of maintaining communication and alignment among team members. With an engaging, conversational style, t... more

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