WTF happened at Config?
In this episode, we’re diving into the buzzworthy announcements and new feature releases that have the design community talking. We’ll share our opinions and insights on how these changes will impact ...
18 Juli 202429min
How do you prove the value of design systems?
We tackle the fundamental question: “How do you prove the value of design systems?” What kind of metrics work? Why does the math seem so fuzzy? Are there any valid measurements? Based on our experienc...
4 Juli 202428min
They downsized the design system team; how do we survive?
We navigate the challenges and uncertainties that arise when a design system team undergoes downsizing or restructuring. How do the design system team and teams who use the design system cope in this ...
21 Juni 202425min
What’s keeping design systems people up at night?
In this episode, we answer some interesting design system questions from the Internet. With Luke away, Dave, our Developer Advocate, will joins Michelle. Sharing insights from a developer and designer...
5 Juni 202433min
Should Figma be the source of truth?
Figma is currently dominating the design landscape and with good reason. They’ve taken what we’ve done with product and UX design and allowed us to do so much more than we used to be able to. With the...
23 Maj 202427min
Is using a pre-built frontend library realistic?
Today we ask, “Is using a pre-built frontend library realistic?” We look into the pros and cons of leveraging frontend libraries such as MUI, Tailwind, or Ant Design for your design system. Are these ...
17 Maj 202426min
Future-proofing your design system
Design systems should reflect what’s currently in your product, but it’s tempting to future-proof them. After all, getting the system up and running was a lot of work, so what’s the harm in adding a f...
23 Apr 202425min
How do we get past the MVP state?
We examine that critical phase in the life of a design system: moving beyond the Minimum Viable Product (MVP). Launching an MVP is just the beginning, but what comes next? Michelle and Luke discuss st...
17 Apr 202427min
