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Design Systems WTF

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A podcast from zeroheight.Let’s be honest, design systems are full of choice wtf moments. Michelle and Luke, two of our resident design advocates, are attempting to combat this with a new regular series, where they answer a single question around design system troubles every two weeks.

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Selling the value of your design system to folks who don't necessarily understand it is a difficult and thankless task. But are we trying to sell in the right things? Is it possible to put the value of our design system against the bottom line, and h... more

The age old question – should designers know how to code? Or more specifically, how much should designer know when it comes to code? Considering it's the medium that we're designing for, it's still surprising how much this topic splits opinion. Luke ... more

Making your design system as inclusive as possible is something that I think we all agree on. However, for most systems teams, this means creating some accessibility guidelines and then ticking it off the list. Is this enough? Is there more we can be... more

Inspired by Luke's article on the death of design systems, Michelle and Luke dive into whether design systems have a future... are we at a natural point of evolution or are design systems going to go the way of the dinosaurs?

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Nef Dukes
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Episode: Are design systems a dead end?
Pablo Stanley
Co-founder of Blush, Open Peeps, and AI-based design tools Musho and Lummi.
Episode: Has AI made everyone a designer? A spicy conversation with Pablo Stanley
Dave Darnes
Special guest and advocate at Zeroheight
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Episode: Is using a pre-built frontend library realistic?

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Luke Murphy
Design advocate with extensive experience in the design systems domain, focusing on inclusivity, documentation, and user experience.
Michelle Chin
Design Systems and Design Ops Consultant with expertise in inclusivity and user experience, advocating for better practices in design systems.

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What’s keeping design systems people up at night?
Q: Is being a systems designer easier than being a product designer?
It's not easier, just different; design systems work requires a balance between internal team needs and external customer expectations.
What’s keeping design systems people up at night?
Q: Does this sound like a good plan to combine components across files without breaking all instances?
Begin by cataloging everything in isolation and then gradually consolidate while testing changes in a safe manner to avoid disruption.
What’s keeping design systems people up at night?
Q: Anyone have experience with this?
Yes, it's a slow educational process to ensure teams utilize documentation effectively, promoting persistence and trust in resources.
Is using a pre-built frontend library realistic?
Q: How do you convince someone higher up in management which one is the right path?
Present the time and resources already invested in custom solutions and share anecdotal evidence about the difficulties of switching to off-the-shelf libraries.
Should we get rid of infinite scroll?
Q: What alternatives to infinite scroll can you suggest?
A suggestion is to use a 'See More' button after a limited number of videos, instead of an infinite scroll.

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This series provides an insightful exploration into the world of design systems, tackling the inherent challenges and complexities that come with them. Episodes feature hosts who discuss various topics, including accessibility, documentation practices, and the role of artificial intelligence in design methodologies. This platform emphasizes the need for inclusivity and effective management in design systems, highlighting the importance of user feedback and practical strategies for overcoming common pitfalls. Notably, the conversation often fuses professional anecdotes with broader industry insights, making it both relatable and informative for those involved in design and technology industries.

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