Podcasts about design systems

This week, Trev Morris, a seasoned product designer, shares his insights on systems thinking, design systems, and the impact of AI on design processes. We discuss practical frameworks, the role of design systems as force multipliers, and how AI tools are shaping the future of design work.Happy listening! ☕️Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Is Figma holding design systems back?Live recording of the fortnightly podcast Design Systems WTF (back for season two!), where Luke Murphy and Michelle Chin attempt to combat all the amazing wtf in design systems. In each episode, they answer a single question around design system troubles with a Q&A from the live audience.It's the month before Config! So we're diving into a spicy topic - is Figma helping or hindering design systems? Is the future of design systems a world where Figma doesn't exist? Or are design tools like Figma essential for the work we do in design systems day to day?Show notesFigma Weave (acquisition / launch)Figma Make Kits announcementThe State of AI in Design Systems (zeroheight)Design Systems Report 2025 (zeroheight)UX Tools Design Tools SurveyConverge (zeroheight)Luke Murphy on BlueskyMichelle Chin on Bluesky

In this episode of The ENGAGE Podcast, Christine Newman is joined by David Lapp of Blessings of Hope and Martin O'Neill from Rosterfy to discuss the critical role of volunteers in nonprofit organizations. Discover proven strategies for volunteer engagement, recognition, and retention, and learn how organizations can create a thriving volunteer culture that drives lasting community impact.

Episode 54 - How do you make developers to care about your design system?Live recording of the fortnightly podcast Design Systems WTF (back for season two!), where Luke Murphy and Michelle Chin attempt to combat all the amazing wtf in design systems. In each episode, they answer a single question around design system troubles with a Q&A from the live audience.Getting developers interested in the design system still seems to be a challenge for a lot of design system teams in 2026. So how do you get them interested in what you're doing? Do you need to bribe them with snacks? Luke and Michelle discuss ways to get engineers on board, why it's essential, and common pitfalls with design systems sans developers.Show notesNone this week

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Dustin Snyder about his book, Sink or SWIM: Stop Managing Employee Behavior. Design Systems That Drive It.Dustin Snyder stewards the trajectories of companies navigating critical inflection points. As founder and Chief Advisor of Wayforward, he personally developed Strategic Workforce Insight Mapping - the diagnostic methodology that defines the standard for organizational behavior consulting - and wrote the book on it. Sink or SWIM: Stop Managing Employee Behavior. Design Systems That Drive It is the definitive framework for diagnosing and solving workforce dysfunction at its root, deployed across organizations nationwide - from family businesses navigating generational transition to Fortune 500 multinationals launching new divisions. Dustin's client portfolio spans mid-market companies in manufacturing, healthcare, professional services, agriculture, distribution, and hospitality, alongside divisions of large enterprises in aerospace & defense, SaaS, and advanced manufacturing. He works extensively with executive teams charged with managing challenging, multi-stakeholder operations, to build structures that can sustain aggressive growth while preserving founding values. He serves on the AWS Workforce Development Advisory Committee and the Harvard Business School Research Advisory Group. His practice bridges psychology and executive business leadership. Prior to founding Wayforward, Dustin served as President of Aurubis AG's 600-employee US manufacturing division, leading it to profitability through an organizational transformation. Earlier HR leadership roles spanned tier 1 automotive supplier Oetiker Group, Kaleida Health, and Roswell Park Cancer Institute. He also founded an axe-throwing venue chain that was acquired in 2019. Dustin holds an MBA from SUNY Buffalo, an MA in Industrial Labor Relations from Cornell, and a BA in Organizational Psychology from Canisius University. He is a Six Sigma Black Belt and Myers-Briggs certified practitioner. His next book, Learn to SWIM, a practical field manual for HR executives, is currently in development. Outside work, Dustin practices muay thai, competes in strongman and shooting sports, and is an avid mountaineer working toward the goal of summiting the highest peak on all seven continents. Wayforward specializes in organizational diagnostics and change management for companies at critical growth or transition points. Its Strategic Workforce Insight Mapping (SWIM) process provides leadership teams with the most actionable insights and implementation roadmaps that consistently generate workforce buy-in on change.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Criar um Design System do zero já é um grande desafio, agora imagine fazer isso com o apoio da Inteligência Artificial para acelerar entregas e estruturar decisões. Neste episódio, conversei com Wagner Aquino e Vinicius Andrade sobre como foi a construção do Design System da Frete.com utilizando IA como aliada no processo. A conversa foi baseada na experiência compartilhada por Wagner em seu artigo, onde ele detalha os bastidores dessa jornada.Falamos sobre em que momento perceberam que a IA poderia contribuir, quais problemas queriam resolver, em quais etapas ela mais gerou ganho, como equilibraram o que delegar para a tecnologia e o que precisava de olhar humano, além dos cuidados para evitar soluções genéricas. Também discutimos o papel do designer no refinamento das entregas, as ferramentas utilizadas e os principais aprendizados ao integrar IA na construção de um sistema de design. Um episódio prático e provocador para quem quer entender como usar IA de forma estratégica no design. Senta o dedo no play e compartilhe pra fortalecer os corres.LinkedIn Wagner Aquino https://www.linkedin.com/in/aquinowebLinkedIn Vinicius Andrade https://www.linkedin.com/in/andradevinicius/Mentoria Luan Mateus ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mentoria.papodeux.com.br⁠⁠⁠⁠News do Papo ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://papodeux.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://instagram.com/papodeux/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@papodeux⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Show DescriptionBrad and Ian Frost are back to chat about integrating AI into website and design system building, how to keep AI slop out of your design systems, building things humans need regardless of the tooling, and thinking of AI as a fancy linter. Listen on WebsiteGuestsBrad FrostGuest's Main URL • Guest's SocialIan FrostGuest's Main URL • Guest's SocialLinks Redesigning My Website While Painting a Mural: The Ancient Future of Web Design - YouTube AI & Design Systems Course with Brad Frost, TJ Pitre, and Ian Frost Brad Frost Ian Frost

Have you ever felt like your interior design business depends entirely on you—your time, your energy, your creativity?I see many designers start with passion and talent, only to end up overwhelmed, juggling project management, client communication, bookkeeping, procurement, and marketing… all at once. And before long, that dream business starts to feel like a never-ending job.The truth is: burnout isn't a sign that you're doing something wrong creatively—it's a sign that your business systems aren't supporting you. When you're constantly reinventing the wheel, skipping steps, or trying to do everything yourself, you're making your business harder than it needs to be. And that's where systems come in—not to limit your creativity, but to protect it.In this episode, I walk you through how to build simple, repeatable design systems so you can work smarter, not harder. When your workflows, client experience, and operations are streamlined, you create space for what actually matters: your creativity, your vision, and your growth as a designer. My goal is to help you stop operating like a freelancer and start building a scalable, profitable interior design business.What You'll Learn in This Episode✔️ Why design systems don't limit creativity✔️ How to create repeatable design workflows✔️ Key phases every design project should follow✔️ What to delegate, outsource, and automate✔️ How systems increase profitability and creative freedomRead the Blog >>> Design Systems for Interior Designers That Drive GrowthNEXT STEPS:

In this episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast, hosts Karl Meisterheim and Taylor Page are joined by Anne Thomas, co-founder of Design Packs. Anne shares her journey in the Shopify ecosystem, her recent foray into backend development with Supabase and Claude AI, and the launch of her new podcast, Cart to Cart.The conversation dives into the nuances of building with Shopify's flexible theme blocks, managing design systems, and the realities of using AI for coding and QA. Anne also discusses her community-building efforts with "Women Unified in Commerce".STAY CONNECTEDSubscribe to Liquid Weekly for more expert insights: https://liquidweekly.com/EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Anne's Background & Side Projects: From starting with Shopify themes in 2014 to building a horse-riding tracking app. Cart to Cart Podcast: Anne introduces her new podcast co-hosted with Trudy McNabb, Brenda Storer, and Diana Birsan. Women Unified in Commerce: Insights into the grassroots community meetups Anne and Trudy host in Toronto. Developer vs. Merchant Feedback: How the Design Packs team navigates and balances feedback. Theme Blocks & Design Systems: A deep dive into Shopify's flexible blocks, modern theme architecture, and CSS overrides. AI in the Dev Workflow: The realities of using AI tools like Claude and Cursor's Bugbot for writing code and PR reviews.FIND ANNE ONLINE & RESOURCES LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annethomas8/ Twitter(X): https://x.com/alfalfaanne Design Packs: https://design-packs.com/ Cart to Cart Podcast: https://cart2cartpodcast.com Women Unified in Commerce: LinkedIn Group TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction & Anne's Background 03:30 - Building with Supabase & Claude AI 08:40 - The "Cart to Cart" Podcast 30:30 - "Women Unified in Commerce" Meetups 37:50 - Balancing Merchant and Developer Feedback 43:30 - Navigating Shopify's Flexible Theme Blocks 50:15 - Design Systems & CSS Overrides in Themes 58:15 - AI Realities: Coding, QA, and Automated PR Reviews 01:09:40 - Dev Changelog Highlights 01:14:10 - Picks of the WeekDEV CHANGELOG ActionBar removed on mobile: TitleBar primary action now renders as an icon button - https://shopify.dev/changelog/primary-action-icon-replaces-actionbar-on-mobile New CSS variable for mobile safe area insets - https://shopify.dev/changelog/new-css-variable-for-mobile-safe-area-insets Automated testing for Shopify UI extensions with @shopify/ui-extensions-tester - https://shopify.dev/changelog/automated-testing-for-shopify-ui-extensions-with-shopify-ui-extensions-tester New discount fields in the Storefront API's cart types - https://shopify.dev/changelog/new-discount-fields-in-the-storefront-cart-graphql-api Shopify AI Toolkit: Connect your AI tools to the Shopify platform - https://shopify.dev/changelog/shopify-ai-toolkit-connect-your-ai-tools-to-the-shopify-platform Shopify Scripts will be deprecated on June 30, 2026 - https://shopify.dev/changelog/shopify-scripts-will-be-deprecated-on-june-30-2026 (non-dev) Checkout Blocks: Order value limits available on all plans - https://changelog.shopify.com/posts/checkout-blocks-order-value-limits-available-on-all-plansPICKS OF THE WEEK Karl: Simple Truth low-carb crisp crackers and reading the book Dune. Anne: Swapping the morning doomscroll for a daily crossword puzzle. Try https://www.dictionary.com/games/crossword to start. Taylor: Taking the kids to see The Super Mario Bros. Movie.

Episode #53 - Is a design system mandate worth fighting for?Live recording of the fortnightly podcast Design Systems WTF (back for season two!), where Luke Murphy and Michelle Chin attempt to combat all the amazing wtf in design systems. In each episode, they answer a single question around design system troubles with a Q&A from the live audience.The Design System Report this year suggested that the number one thing design system teams with low adoption rates were missing was a company mandate. However, is that really the thing you should be fighting for? Or is your time better spent focusing on something else? Luke and Michelle will dive into what actually drives good adoption, and whether a mandate is just a wolf in sheep's clothing.Show notesDesign System Report 2026Design System Report webinar on AdoptionDesign System Report webinar on ResourcingThe QuestionRedwoods CommunityZeroheight Case Studies

Glaubst Du an Energie? Nicht an „positive Vibes“ und Räucherstäbchen. Sondern daran, dass da etwas in Dir wirkt, das Du nicht sehen kannst aber jeden Tag spürst. Zum Beispiel dann, wenn Du einen Raum betrittst und sofort merkst: Hier stimmt was nicht. Oder wenn Du einem Menschen begegnest und ohne ein Wort weißt, ob es passt… oder eben nicht. Das kommt nicht aus Deinem Verstand. Das ist Resonanz.Und jetzt stell Dir mal vor, genau diese unsichtbare energetische Ebene in Dir hätte eine Struktur. Eine Art Bauplan. Etwas, das zeigt, wie Du wirklich funktionierst in Deiner Einzigartigkeit, jenseits von dem, was Du vielleicht gelernt hast. Genau darüber sprechen wir heute. Über Human Design. Ein Tool der Persönlichkeitsanalyse in energetischer Hinsicht, das Dir helfen kann Dich selbst besser zu verstehen und Deinen Platz im Leben und in Beziehungen zu finden. Das Human Design System ist spiritueller als die Methoden, mit denen ich sonst arbeite. Deshalb ist es auch nur für Menschen geeignet, die dafür eine Offenheit spüren. Weil Spiritualität, Dinge die größer sind als wir sie erfassen können, energetische Themen und Konzepte in unserer Gesellschaft oft in einem schummrigen Licht stehen und ein fragwürdiges Bild abgeben, oder als esoterischer Schwurbelkram abgetan werden.Das, was nicht rein pragmatisch und rein rational ist, hat kein gutes Image. Und doch gibt es offenbar eine große Sehnsucht genau nach dem, was uns hilft uns selbst und unser Leben in einem größeren Kontext zu sehen, einen höheren Sinn zu erkennen, und das uns hilft uns zu sehen, als das was wir sind. Lebendige Wesen mit einer einzigartigen Energie. WERBUNG & PARTNERAlle Infos, Partner und Rabatte findest Du hier: https://linktr.ee/leben.lieben.lassen.podcastLINKS AUS DIESER FOLGEKennenlerntermin mit Claudia vereinbaren: https://leben-lieben-lassen.de/kontakt/Human Design Free Chart Rechner: https://human-design-system.com/human-design-chart-erstellen/Komm in die Community auf CampfireFM: https://joincampfire.fm/podcasts/leben-lieben-lassen-impulse-fur-dich-dein-leben-deine-beziehungen-069d7ac0-3283-7922-99ee-789fe78e313egeführte Meditationen von Leben-Lieben-Lassen Playlist (Spotify)CLAUDIA I BERATUNG I SOCIAL & RESSOURCEN I KONTAKTalle Links und Socials Übersicht: https://linktr.ee/Leben_Lieben_LassenLeben Lieben Lassen WhatsApp-Kanal https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb4cgUvLNSa297ConI3iWeitere Inspiration auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leben_lieben_lassen_podcast/Webseite & Beratungsangebote: https://leben-lieben-lassen.de/Kontakt: WhatsApp 01525 856 72 11, oder hier: https://wa.me/4915258567211HÖRERFRAGEN IM PODCASTStelle mir ganz anonym Deine Frage in der "Leben-Lieben-Lassen"-Sprechstunde und werde Teil der Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doug Howard brings a background from the The Wharton School and decades of experience helping contractors improve how their businesses operate. In this episode, he breaks down why so many companies struggle to execute even when the owner knows what to do. He reveals how to develop systems that transform how your business operates every day. Doug also shows what shifts when leaders take control of their time and create a team that works together more effectively. In this episode you will learn: Why most documented processes never get used by the team What makes a system simple enough for people to follow How better use of technology improves decision making Why vulnerability strengthens leadership and team alignment What changes when leaders take control of their time Listen to the episode to learn more. Resources: Learn more about Growth Team Strategies here.

What separates software that survives from software nobody wants to touch? Nico Krijnen has spent 30 years building systems, coaching teams, and learning why some projects thrive while others quietly become the legacy code everyone avoids. In this episode, he shares why the real work starts after you ship, what actually turns a system into legacy, and why the knowledge in your team's heads matters more than the code itself.In this episode, we cover:Why production is where the real learning beginsThe team composition that consistently delivers resultsPeter Naur's Theory Building and why documentation alone falls shortHow knowledge leaving your team turns working systems into legacyWhy assuming you're wrong leads to better architectureWhether you're a senior engineer rethinking how you build or earlier in your career trying to understand what really matters, this episode will change how you think about software that lasts.Connect with Nico: https://realworldarchitect.devTIMESTAMPS00:00:00 - Intro00:01:17 - Why He Keeps Choosing Engineering Over Management00:04:01 - Three Seniors Solved in Three Weeks What Management Couldn't00:05:14 - The Signals You Miss When You're Not in the Team00:06:26 - The #1 Skill Behind Every Successful Project00:08:04 - Why Production Is the Starting Line, Not the Finish00:10:13 - The Habit Most Teams Skip After Deploying00:11:28 - Why the Best Teams Mix Designers and Engineers00:14:36 - Finding the Right People for the Job at Hand00:17:01 - What Juniors Bring That Seniors Can't00:20:57 - How to Handle Ideas You Disagree With as a Senior00:24:21 - A Simple Technique to Surface Everyone's Best Ideas00:27:09 - What Makes a System Survive Long-Term00:30:53 - What Actually Makes a System "Legacy"00:35:01 - The Knowledge That Keeps Software Alive00:36:06 - Peter Naur's Theory Building: Why Documentation Isn't Enough00:40:06 - How Knowledge Loss Is Killing Your Codebase00:42:42 - The Hidden Risk of AI Tools for Team Knowledge00:48:14 - Why You Should Assume Everything You Build Is Wrong00:51:31 - Make Hard Things Easy to Change#SoftwareEngineering #SystemDesign #TechPodcast

Watch the Hero Design System Masterclass: https://whitedeer.com.au/hero If you've ever tried to “just resize” your content across platforms… you already know the truth, it doesn't work. What performs on Instagram won't perform on YouTube. What works on LinkedIn won't land on Pinterest. And when you try to force the same design everywhere? Your content flops… or worse, you burn HOURS redesigning everything from scratch. I'm breaking down the biggest lie in content repurposing and introducing you to my Hero Design System. This is the exact system my team and I use to turn one podcast into 14+ pieces of strategic, high-performing content… without the overwhelm. I cover: Why resizing your content is NOT repurposing (and what to do instead) The 3 biggest mistakes keeping you stuck and overwhelmed How to create platform-specific content without starting from scratch The power of templated design systems for speed + consistency How to scale content with your team (without becoming the bottleneck) Timestamps Intro 0:00 How it works 1:40 PSA 3:10 PSA 2 5:58 Managing your posts 7:15 Templates 10:30 Wrapping up 11:45 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/k0LI02FoKHs Read on the Blog: https://whitedeer.com.au/ep261/ WORK WITH JACQUI: // DIY Design My Biz: The best course for business owners DIYing their own brand and graphics in Canva. Learn more: https://whitedeer.com.au/diy-dmb // The Co+Creation Design Club: Design WITH the help of a professional designer in this high-touch coaching space: https://whitedeer.com.au/designclub // Design Studio: If you're after fully done-for-you design services my studio team can help! https://whitedeer.com.au/designstudio

In this episode of The Dev Life, we sit down with Burton Smith, Senior Software Engineer at Zocdoc and former Microsoft engineer, to discuss modern frontend development, breaking down the "why" and "how" of building robust design systems, the critical UX questions every developer should ask at the start of a project, and why Web Components are becoming a vital tool for interoperability in large-scale applications.It's a masterclass in building for the long term, delivered by a seasoned public speaker and community leader.CONNECT WITH US:https://www.linkedin.com/in/burton-smith-48132a34/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jedibravery/https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewbchristiansen/Follow us onX: @DevLifePodcastX: @AngularShowBluesky: @theangularplusshow.bsky.socialThe Angular Plus Show and The DevLIfe Podcast are a part of ng-conf. ng-conf is a multi-day Angular conference focused on delivering the highest quality training in the Angular JavaScript framework. Developers from across the globe converge  every year to attend talks and workshops by the Angular team and community experts.JoinAttendXBluesky        ReadWatchStock media provided by JUQBOXMUSIC/ Pond5

Danny McMillan and Shubhash Sharma are back with another Claude Sessions episode covering both the back end and front end of building your Amazon business infrastructure with AI. Shubhash walks through exactly how to register for Amazon's Seller Partner API — your free, direct access to your own sales, inventory, pricing, and order data — no third-party subscriptions required. Danny then breaks down the 165-feature design system he built to eliminate AI slop from websites, landing pages, and app interfaces. Part 1: Amazon SP-API Setup (Shubhash) What SP-API is — Amazon giving you a key to your own data warehouse: live inventory, real-time orders, pricing, catalog data, and sales reports 5-step registration process — Register as developer, create an app, select permissions, self-authorize, and connect to Claude Code to build dashboards Common rejection reasons — Usually a missed checkbox or vague answer about data usage. Keep answers focused on personal brand development and safe data storage Advertising API is separate — Different credentials, different registration, different refresh token. You cannot reuse SP-API tokens for ads What you can build once connected — Custom dashboards, forecasting engines, inventory alerts, automated reporting — all built by Claude Code without knowing Python Danny's guardrails — Hire a $50 Upwork specialist to help with paperwork submission, keep them on retainer for when APIs go down (especially Q4, Black Friday, Prime Day) Part 2: The 165-Feature Design System (Danny) The AI slop problem — Default fonts (Roboto, Arial), purple-blue gradients, three-column card layouts, floating animated orbs, oversized border radius — all telltale signs of generic AI output 15 anti-patterns cataloged — The system actively fights against common AI design defaults Four-phase pipeline — Decide, Design, Build, Refine — with 15 databases and components extracted from 11 repos Gap analysis scoring — Rates output out of 60 points. Seller Sessions Live went from 33 to 50; Databrill went from 48 to 55 Psychology of design baked in — Hick's Law (limit choices to 5-7), Miller's Law (chunk information in groups), Jacob's Law — all running automatically in the background "Pretty doesn't convert" is a cop-out — Apple, Ralph Lauren, Sony all prove that quality design builds trust. The real issue was budget — now AI removes that barrier Design is about subtraction — Cut 69% of animations in one project. Overcooking destroys user experience 25 quality gate techniques — Color tokens, typography rules, contrast ratios, accessibility (100+ rules), spacing, and composition patterns Claude Loom workflow — Record feedback via Cmd+Shift+L, Claude extracts screenshots and browser URLs, and the system pushes back if changes violate the design system Key Takeaways: SP-API is free and gives you direct access to your Amazon data — do it tonight The Advertising API requires a completely separate registration process Have a backup developer on standby for API downtime, especially during peak sales periods AI-generated interfaces all look the same because they default to the same fonts, colors, and layouts A design system isn't about making things pretty — it's about trust, conversion, and consistent user experience across all devices Before your customer reads a single word of copy, your page load time and visual quality have already made an impression Coming Next: Shubhash experiments with running AI models locally on an old MacBook using Ollama — cutting token costs to zero. Connect: Shubhash Sharma — LinkedIn Danny McMillan — sellersessions.com

Episode 52 - Does your design system need a PM?Live recording of the fortnightly podcast Design Systems WTF (back for season two!), where Luke Murphy and Michelle Chin attempt to combat all the amazing wtf in design systems. In each episode, they answer a single question around design system troubles with a Q&A from the live audience. Time for the hot takes - do design systems need product management? Or is it something that just gets in the way and stops work happening?Show notesDesign System Report 2026Amy Hupe

Cognitive Design Systems: ⁠https://www.cognitive-design-systems....⁠Connect with Rhushik on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhushik-m...⁠In this episode of the Engineered-Mind podcast, we dive deep into how Cognitive Design Systems (CDS) is transforming the future of product development through AI-powered cognitive engineering. Discover how engineers are cutting time-to-first-feasible designs from days to hours — with a transparent, data-driven decision trail that bridges design, simulation, and manufacturing.We explore the story behind CDS, the challenges engineers face in today's fragmented design-to-manufacturing process, and how the company's vision — “Transform design intents into engineering excellence” — is becoming a reality. Learn how implicit modeling, parametric workflows, and generative design tools are reshaping how teams collaborate and innovate across industries like aerospace, automotive, and defense.

Vibe Coding é hype ou é o futuro da construção de produtos?Neste episódio do Product Gurus, converso com Deborah Folloni sobre o que realmente está mudando na forma de construir software com IA, e por que a maioria das pessoas está usando errado.Você vai entender:O que é Vibe Coding de verdade (e por que pode quebrar seu produto)Como usar Spec Driven Development para criar software confiável com IAPor que skills são mais importantes que promptsComo criar design systems escaláveis com IAE o mais importante: como sair do “projetinho de fim de semana” para produto que gera dinheiroSe você trabalha com produto, tecnologia ou quer construir algo do zero, esse episódio mostra o novo padrão de execução na era da IA.Capítulo:00:00 Introdução01:40 Criar conteúdo de IA sem virar mais um canal de hype03:38 Background: empresa vendida para a Adobe, depois demissão voluntária10:13 O que é Vibe Coding de verdade (e onde mora o perigo)15:20 Dev ainda é necessário16:52 Design System com IA: componentes, variáveis e os dois erros mais comuns23:57 Skills vs. Agentes: context engineering na prática29:44 Designers serão os founders do futuro? (Y Combinator diz que sim)33:43 IA faz discovery de produto?34:13 O experimento: 350 CMOs sintéticos e 70% de overlap38:22 Como empurrar a IA para fora do centro de distribuição41:38 Demo ao vivo: o Epic (Lovable com PM embutido)48:32 Próximo episódio: construir algo sem PM e sem devOnde encontrar a Deborah:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dfolloni/Twitter: https://x.com/dfolloniYouTube:  @deborahfolloni  Acesse e use o Epic: https://epic.new/pt-BR

Figma a enfin sorti les “slots”. Une solution efficace pour gérer les zones libres de vos composants UI Kit et Design system qui renferme tout de même quelques subtilités.

If your brand guide is a book of laws that everyone ignores, how do you create a shared belief that people both follow and actually want to embrace?Agility requires a shared understanding that's more than a set of rules; it's a way of thinking that allows teams to make consistent decisions, even when they're not in the same room.Today, we're going to talk about Design Systems and Systems Thinking, and specifically, how to build a design language your whole organization can actually use. We'll explore why so many design systems fail by focusing on components instead of conviction, and how rooting a brand in a core, shared belief allows it to scale without breaking.To help me discuss this topic, I'd like to welcome Jenna Kennedy, Client Strategy at The Office of Experience, and Chris Taylor, Head of Brand Experience at DDN. About Jenna Kennedy and Chris Taylor Jenna Kennedy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennabkennedy/Chris Taylor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-taylor-3961b277/Resources The Office of Experience and DDN: https://www.officeofexperience.com This episode is brought to you by The Office of Experience, a design-driven, digital-first, vertically integrated and collaborative agency that believes in the power of ideas and the strength of people.Learn more at https://www.officeofexperience.com Drive your customers to new horizons at the premier retail event of the year for Retail and Brand marketers. Learn more at CRMC 2026, June 1-3. https://aglbrnd.co/r/d15ec37a537c0d74 Enjoyed the show? Tell us more at and give us a rating so others can find the show at: https://aglbrnd.co/r/faaed112fc9887f3 Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstromDon't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://aglbrnd.co/r/35ded3ccfb6716ba Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If your brand guide is a book of laws that everyone ignores, how do you create a shared belief that people both follow and actually want to embrace? Agility requires a shared understanding that's more than a set of rules; it's a way of thinking that allows teams to make consistent decisions, even when they're not in the same room. Today, we're going to talk about Design Systems and Systems Thinking, and specifically, how to build a design language your whole organization can actually use. We'll explore why so many design systems fail by focusing on components instead of conviction, and how rooting a brand in a core, shared belief allows it to scale without breaking. To help me discuss this topic, I'd like to welcome Jenna Kennedy, Client Strategy at The Office of Experience, and Chris Taylor, Head of Brand Experience at DDN. About Jenna Kennedy and Chris Taylor Jenna Kennedy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennabkennedy/ Chris Taylor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-taylor-3961b277/ Resources The Office of Experience and DDN: https://www.officeofexperience.com This episode is brought to you by The Office of Experience, a design-driven, digital-first, vertically integrated and collaborative agency that believes in the power of ideas and the strength of people.Learn more at https://www.officeofexperience.com Drive your customers to new horizons at the premier retail event of the year for Retail and Brand marketers. Learn more at CRMC 2026, June 1-3. https://aglbrnd.co/r/d15ec37a537c0d74 Enjoyed the show? Tell us more at and give us a rating so others can find the show at: https://aglbrnd.co/r/faaed112fc9887f3 Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstrom Don't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://aglbrnd.co/r/35ded3ccfb6716ba Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company

If your brand guide is a book of laws that everyone ignores, how do you create a shared belief that people both follow and actually want to embrace?Agility requires a shared understanding that's more than a set of rules; it's a way of thinking that allows teams to make consistent decisions, even when they're not in the same room.Today, we're going to talk about Design Systems and Systems Thinking, and specifically, how to build a design language your whole organization can actually use. We'll explore why so many design systems fail by focusing on components instead of conviction, and how rooting a brand in a core, shared belief allows it to scale without breaking.To help me discuss this topic, I'd like to welcome Jenna Kennedy, Client Strategy at The Office of Experience, and Chris Taylor, Head of Brand Experience at DDN. About Jenna Kennedy and Chris Taylor Jenna Kennedy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennabkennedy/Chris Taylor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-taylor-3961b277/Resources The Office of Experience and DDN: https://www.officeofexperience.com This episode is brought to you by The Office of Experience, a design-driven, digital-first, vertically integrated and collaborative agency that believes in the power of ideas and the strength of people.Learn more at https://www.officeofexperience.com Drive your customers to new horizons at the premier retail event of the year for Retail and Brand marketers. Learn more at CRMC 2026, June 1-3. https://aglbrnd.co/r/d15ec37a537c0d74 Enjoyed the show? Tell us more at and give us a rating so others can find the show at: https://aglbrnd.co/r/faaed112fc9887f3 Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstromDon't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://aglbrnd.co/r/35ded3ccfb6716ba Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If your brand guide is a book of laws that everyone ignores, how do you create a shared belief that people both follow and actually want to embrace? Agility requires a shared understanding that's more than a set of rules; it's a way of thinking that allows teams to make consistent decisions, even when they're not in the same room. Today, we're going to talk about Design Systems and Systems Thinking, and specifically, how to build a design language your whole organization can actually use. We'll explore why so many design systems fail by focusing on components instead of conviction, and how rooting a brand in a core, shared belief allows it to scale without breaking. To help me discuss this topic, I'd like to welcome Jenna Kennedy, Client Strategy at The Office of Experience, and Chris Taylor, Head of Brand Experience at DDN. About Jenna Kennedy and Chris Taylor Jenna Kennedy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennabkennedy/ Chris Taylor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-taylor-3961b277/ Resources The Office of Experience and DDN: https://www.officeofexperience.com This episode is brought to you by The Office of Experience, a design-driven, digital-first, vertically integrated and collaborative agency that believes in the power of ideas and the strength of people.Learn more at https://www.officeofexperience.com Drive your customers to new horizons at the premier retail event of the year for Retail and Brand marketers. Learn more at CRMC 2026, June 1-3. https://aglbrnd.co/r/d15ec37a537c0d74 Enjoyed the show? Tell us more at and give us a rating so others can find the show at: https://aglbrnd.co/r/faaed112fc9887f3 Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstrom Don't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://aglbrnd.co/r/35ded3ccfb6716ba Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company

In this episode of Fireside with Founders & Leaders, host Rupert McSheehy welcomes James Ferguson, affectionately known as Fergo, Director of Experience Design at OVO Energy. With over two decades of experience in design leadership roles across various industries, Fergo shares his insights on the evolution of design, the impact of AI on the industry, and the essential skills designers need in today's rapidly changing landscape. Fergo discusses the shifts he's witnessed in the design world-from the transition to mobile and the rise of AI to the importance of fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. He emphasises the significance of problem-solving skills, the value of storytelling in a designer's portfolio, and the need for designers to adapt and embrace new technologies. As organisations increasingly look for design leaders who can influence and drive change, Fergo provides actionable advice for aspiring designers and seasoned professionals alike.Key Topics Discussed- The evolution of the design industry over the past two decades.- The impact of AI on design roles and workflows.- The importance of problem-solving skills in design.- How to effectively showcase a portfolio and tell a compelling story.- Navigating the challenges of transitioning from a practitioner to a design leader.- The significance of fostering a culture of learning and innovation within teams.(00:00) - - Introduction to the Podcast (01:05) - - Guest Introduction: James Ferguson (02:30) - - Career Journey of James Ferguson (05:15) - - Shifts in the Design Industry (08:00) - - The Evolution of Design Roles (10:45) - - Leadership in Design: Insights and Experiences (14:30) - - The Impact of AI on Design (18:20) - - The Value of Designers in Organizations (21:10) - - Creating an Environment for Design Success (25:00) - - Metrics for Design Accountability (30:50) - - Essential Tools for Modern Designers (34:05) - - Future of Design: Predictions and Changes (37:50) - - Hiring for Problem Solvers in Design (40:35) - - The Role of Ageism in Design (43:45) - - Navigating Change in the Design Industry (47:35) - - AI's Role in Enhancing Design (52:05) - - Overcoming Resistance to AI in Organizations (55:35) - - Advice for Aspiring Designers (58:35) - - Importance of Networking in Career Growth (01:02:05) - - Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks

In this episode of AI in Action, Maurie and Jim talk with Chris Strahl, CEO of Knapsack, about how AI is transforming the way companies design and build software products.Chris explains how modern product teams are connecting design tools, code, planning systems, and analytics into a unified AI-assisted workflow. The goal is simple: shorten the path between an idea and a product that actually reaches users.The conversation also explores what this shift means for the next generation of computer science graduates. If AI can now help write code, what skills will matter most? Chris argues that the future will reward people who understand systems, context, and how to design workflows where humans and AI work together.Topics include:• AI-assisted product development• Design systems and enterprise software workflows• Human-in-the-loop AI decision making• The future of computer science careers• Why experience and systems thinking still matterIf you're wondering how AI will reshape the way technology gets built, this episode offers a thoughtful and optimistic perspective.

Today's episode is with Luis Ouriach (https://x.com/disco_lu) whose role as a designer advocate at Figma means he's constantly helping teams navigate this rapidly changing landscape... especially when it comes to design systems.So we're going to do a deep dive into the trends he's noticing and what it all means for designers.Some highlights:- How design systems are changing with AI- Luis's ideas around agentic design systems- Pitfalls to avoid when adopting AI with your team- What trends we can ignore vs. what is really important- Luis's journey as a builder and his career plan moving forward- What Figma's new integration with Claude and Codex unlocksLuis's agentic design systems article: https://medium.com/@disco_lu/building-agentic-design-systems-the-future-of-ai-enhanced-design-6ad0470cf1e3

Live recording of the fortnightly podcast Design Systems WTF (back for season two!), where Luke Murphy and Michelle Chin attempt to combat all the amazing wtf in design systems. In each episode, they answer a single question around design system troubles with a Q&A from the live audience.Now we're in the business of creating context for AI (ew), what is actually important when we're creating documentation that will be used by machines AND humans? Are detailed component guidelines important? Are the foundations essential to get right? Or can we rely on top-level patterns and vague guidance?Show notesHow LLMs use MCPs to read your design system and how to write prompts that work with thatProduct Deep Dive Webinar: MCP, vibe coding, and your design systemPDF of A Pattern Language by Christopher Alexander et al.Google Prompting Essentials course on CourseraMarketing Against the Grain podcastAI and Design Systems course with Brad Frost, Ian Frost and TJ PitreTJ Pitre on LinkedInDom Nguyen on LinkedInSil Bormüller on LinkedIn

Watch Karina Graj, Senior Product Designer at Netguru put together a complete product category page in real time using Silk, Netguru's free lightweight design system perfect for commerce implementations.During the 30-min session, Karina:• builds page structure• establishes a product grid system• prepares and customizes product card design• talks about filter and sorting designHosted by Mary Achinger, Content Team Leader at NetguruDo you have any questions? It's easiest to catch us on LinkedIn!

Live recording of the fortnightly podcast Design Systems WTF (back for season two!), where Luke Murphy and Michelle Chin attempt to combat all the amazing wtf in design systems. In each episode, they answer a single question around design system troubles with a Q&A from the live audience.Design systems kill creativity, right? We've heard that said so many times. But are we actually taking the time to inject joy into the system itself? Not only considering it as a part of the process for what we include in the system, but also in how we do documentation, release notes, and general communication around the design system? Or controversially... is it even important?Show notesLuke's article on delighting in design systemsSociete Generale release notes articleAaron Walter's Heirarchy of User NeedsThe socks component in Gitlab's Pyjamas design system

Most entrepreneurs don't have a productivity problem — they have a life design problem, and I'm going to show you exactly what that means. In this episode, I break down the 90-day waterfall system I use with million- and billion-dollar founders to eliminate 30% of their workload and free up 5–15 hours per week. You'll learn how to design your ideal day first, protect deep work blocks, automate and delegate ruthlessly, and stop letting $10 tasks and $10 opinions sabotage your $10,000 decisions. I share the structure, meeting rules, and “who not how” framework that prevent you from becoming the bottleneck in your own business. If you want to build your business around your life instead of sacrificing your life for your business, this episode will completely change how you think about productivity in 2026. Let me know what you think of today’s episode! Did you learn something new? Am I missing something? Is there something that has or hasn’t worked for you in your path to success? Send me an IG DM or email and let me know how I can help you level up in life. The post 455 – How to Have More Discipline By Doing LessThe Life Design System That Frees 15+ Hours Per Week appeared first on Early To Rise.

Live recording of the fortnightly podcast Design Systems WTF (back for season two!), where Luke Murphy and Michelle Chin attempt to combat all the amazing wtf in design systems. In each episode, they answer a single question around design system troubles with a Q&A from the live audience.Set the scene - you've joined a new company as a product designer or engineer, and you're confronted with a massive system, with custom naming and opaque decisions. Queue anxiety. So how do we make our design systems easy to understand, and make them a strength for onboarding new joiners?Show notesAmy's talk about jargonzh's AI features

Michael Hladky joins the pod to explain how CSS performance improvements like content-visibility, CSS containment, contain layout, and contain paint can dramatically outperform JavaScript virtual scrolling. The conversation explores virtual scrolling, large DOM performance, and how layout and paint work inside the browser rendering pipeline, including recalculate styles and their impact on INP Interaction to Next Paint. Michael shares real-world examples of frontend performance optimization, discusses cross-browser CSS support including Safari content-visibility, and explains why web performance issues tied to rendering are often misunderstood and overlooked. Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-hladky-519340148/ GitHub: https://github.com/BioPhoton X: https://x.com/Michael_Hladky Resources Conference link: https://push-based.io/event/perfnow-2025-michael-hladky-zero-js-virtual-scrolling-css Conference resource: https://github.com/push-based/css-contain-and-content-visibility-research We want to hear from you! How did you find us? Did you see us on Twitter? In a newsletter? Or maybe we were recommended by a friend? Fill out our listener survey! https://t.co/oKVAEXipxu Let us know by sending an email to our producer, Elizabeth, at elizabeth.becz@logrocket.com, or tweet at us at PodRocketPod. Check out our newsletter! https://blog.logrocket.com/the-replay-newsletter/ Follow us. Get free stickers. Follow us on Apple Podcasts, fill out this form, and we'll send you free PodRocket stickers! What does LogRocket do? LogRocket provides AI-first session replay and analytics that surfaces the UX and technical issues impacting user experiences. Start understanding where your users are struggling by trying it for free at LogRocket.com. Try LogRocket for free today. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to CSS Performance and Virtual Scrolling 01:20 Why Interaction to Next Paint (INP) Changed Everything 03:00 The Real Cost of Layout and Paint 05:10 Why Large DOMs Break Performance 06:45 How CSS Containment Works 08:30 Contain Layout vs Contain Paint Explained 10:40 When Containment Breaks Your UI 12:20 Introducing Content Visibility 14:10 CSS Content Visibility vs JavaScript Virtual Scrolling 16:40 Why CSS Skips Recalculate Styles Entirely 18:50 Real Performance Gains on Desktop and Mobile 20:40 Cross-Browser Support Including Safari 22:10 Common Pitfalls and Flickering Issues 24:10 How to Measure Layout and Paint Performance 26:10 Why Frameworks Should Use This by Default 28:00 Design Systems and Low-Hanging Performance Wins 30:10 The Biggest CSS Performance Misconception 32:00 Final Takeaways on Frontend Performance

Live recording of the fortnightly podcast Design Systems WTF (back for season two!), where Luke Murphy and Michelle Chin attempt to combat all the amazing wtf in design systems. In each episode, they answer a single question around design system troubles with a Q&A from the live audience.It's time to peer into the crystal ball and predict what's coming up for design systems this year and further out. Will AI take all our jobs? Are design systems becoming a thing of the past? Will we finally kill all creativity? Or are we still plodding along to general adoption?Show notesNo show notes this episode!

Hoje o papo é sobre tecnologia no iFood! Neste episódio, mergulhamos nos métodos e nas ferramentas envolvendo agentes e IA, que vêm ajudando na operação do iFood tanto da porta para dentro quanto da porta para fora. Vem ver quem participou desse papo! André David, o host que começa na famosa última linha Yago Oliveira, Coordenador de Conteúdo Técnico na Alura Jamilson Batista, Diretor de Engenharia e IA Workforce do iFood Isa Piratininga, Diretora de Inovação e Tecnologia no iFood Links: iFood lança Ailo, assistente de IA que inaugura pedidos por conversa Forbes: Por Dentro da “Fábrica” de Agentes de IA do iFood LCM: iFood e Prosus lançam modelo de IA generativa que transforma o e-commerce iFood Toqan Anthropic MCP Programa de estágios do iFood Estudo de caso: Design System e Front-end no Wellhub – Hipsters Ponto Tech #450 n8n TechGuide.sh, um mapeamento das principais tecnologias demandadas pelo mercado para diferentes carreiras, com nossas sugestões e opiniões. #7DaysOfCode: Coloque em prática os seus conhecimentos de programação em desafios diários e gratuitos. Acesse https://7daysofcode.io/ Produção e conteúdo: Alura Cursos de Tecnologia – https://www.alura.com.br Edição e sonorização: Rede Gigahertz de Podcasts

Seus investimentos em IA estão aumentando a produtividade realmente? Neste IA Aplicada, Rafael Mendes, Desenvolvedor de Software na dti digital, detalha como transformar protótipos do Figma em código funcional utilizando IA generativa de forma estratégica. Ele compartilha insights sobre como seu time conseguiu reduzir pela metade o tempo de desenvolvimento mantendo qualidade e governança técnica. Ficou curioso? Então, dê o play! Assuntos abordados: IA Generativa no desenvolvimento de software; Do protótipo Figma ao código funcional; Orquestração e contexto na aplicação de IA; Visão holística de projetos com IA; Integração entre Design System e IA; Redução de 50% no tempo de desenvolvimento. Links importantes: Newsletter Dúvidas? Nos mande pelo Linkedin Contato: osagilistas@dtidigital.com.br Os Agilistas é uma iniciativa da dti digital, uma empresa WPPSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Design system folks seem to be prone to burnout, arguments, and generally feeling underappreciated within their organizations. What makes design systems folks so prone to being loaded with additional weight? We discuss why this happens, as well as some strategies to overcome it.Show NotesAmy Hupe – "Burn baby burnout" (based on her Converge Manchester 2023 talk): https://amyhupe.co.uk/articles/burn-baby-burnout/Lauren LoPrete – "Design Systems Burnout" talk at Clarity 2021: https://www.clarityconf.com/session/design-systems-burnoutRobin Rendle – "Design Systems Burnout" newsletter: https://robinrendle.com/the-cascade/012-design-systems-burnout/Brad Frost - “Master design systems governance with this one weird trick: bradfrost.com/blog/post/master-design-system-governance-with-this-one-weird-trick/

פרק מספר 508 של רברס עם פלטפורמה, שהוקלט ב-30 בדצמבר 2025, קצת לפני שנגמרה השנה וקצת אחרי שבאמת התחיל סוג של חורף - אורי ורן לוגמים תה ומארחים את מישה פיינשטיין מחברת Bria AI כדי לדבר על איך עושים תמונות בצורה שבאמת התכוונתם (וגם קצת על חורף).

We talk a lot about using AI at startups…But what are more established companies doing to scale AI prototyping?What are the best ways to use AI to prototype with your design system?That's what today's episode is all about because we're talking with Lewis Healey (https://x.com/Lewishealey) and Kylor Hall (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylorhall/) about how they scaled AI prototyping at Atlassian.Some highlights

Live recording of the fortnightly podcast Design Systems WTF (back for season two!), where Luke Murphy and Michelle Chin attempt to combat all the amazing wtf in design systems. In each episode, they answer a single question around design system troubles with a Q&A from the live audience.Time to get spicy... One of the big promises of the hype of design systems was that it would reduce organizational and product complexity by providing efficient, replicable ways of doing things. Now that we've bedded in, its time to ask - how much do design systems actually reduce complexity? Do they just reorganize and make complexity more palatable?Show notesProduct Deep Dive on Systematizing your DocumentationMichelle's article on structuring your design systems

Get stoked to shred some pow, when Jess Paris joins us to talk about her passion for snowboarding. She describes how getting kicked out of ski school at age 12 led her to discover snowboarding, shaping major life decisions and eventually settling in Denver near the mountains. Jess reflects on how the once-rebellious snowboarder culture has evolved from being banned to becoming more integrated with skiers, and advises newcomers to embrace falling as part of learning, and not feel pressured to advance quickly or avoid beginner slopes. She explains that despite the inherent dangers of the sport, including breaking her jaw and suffering concussions at age 15, snowboarding serves as her primary mental escape and stress relief, where she enters a true flow state. Guest BioJess Paris (she/her) is the Director of Design Systems, Visual Design, and DesignOps at ServiceTitan, where she's passionate about turning design systems into more than guardrails—they're her favorite playground for clarity, creativity, and helping teams build things that actually help users. Based in Denver, Jess loves Colorado life: snowboarding in the winter, paddleboarding in the summer, and hitting the trails all year long. She's not great at sitting still—whether she's tinkering in her garden, taking on new home projects, or trying out punch needling just to see where it goes. Jess is always chasing the next idea or hobby to explore. And of course, every adventure is made better with her border collie mix, Ollie by her side.LinksJess' website: https://jessparis.coJess on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessparis/Jess' Shred playlist (NSFW): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/26aK9101vKZNzgvNgqch7d?si=RO3GkUKSS8al0Ipq73kUSgJess' Chill Shred playlist (NSFW): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5hIy9qppgRrhlB0iCanKQa?si=nrBVnGPcRFyV7lgPhR9n8gCreditsCover design by Raquel Breternitz.

Davy and PJ discuss a potential trend of major design systems going from public to internal only, stressing that public documentation is the ultimate forcing function for quality and a huge win for the community.

What if the very system you invested in to create brand consistency and efficiency is now the biggest thing slowing down your digital transformation and costing you innovation? Agility requires more than just speed; it demands a shared language and a foundational framework that allows teams to build, test, and innovate without being crushed by the weight of their own complexity. This episode is brought to you by The Office of Experience, a design-driven, digital-first, vertically integrated and collaborative agency that believes in the power of ideas and the strength of people. Today, we're going to talk about design systems. But probably not in the way you're used to thinking about them. We're moving past the idea of a design system as just a rulebook or a library of components, and exploring how it can become a true catalyst for digital transformation—a tool that breaks down silos, accelerates business outcomes, and fundamentally changes how teams work together. To help me discuss this topic, I'd like to welcome, Nigel Dennis, Creative Director at The Office of Experience. About Nigel Dennis Nigel Dennis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigelevandennis/ Resources The Office of Experience: https://www.officeofexperience.com This episode is brought to you by The Office of Experience, a design-driven, digital-first, vertically integrated and collaborative agency that believes in the power of ideas and the strength of people. Catch the future of e-commerce at eTail Palm Springs, Feb 23-26 in Palm Springs, CA. Go here for more details: https://etailwest.wbresearch.com/ Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstromDon't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://www.theagilebrand.showCheck out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company

What if the very system you invested in to create brand consistency and efficiency is now the biggest thing slowing down your digital transformation and costing you innovation?Agility requires more than just speed; it demands a shared language and a foundational framework that allows teams to build, test, and innovate without being crushed by the weight of their own complexity.This episode is brought to you by The Office of Experience, a design-driven, digital-first, vertically integrated and collaborative agency that believes in the power of ideas and the strength of people.Today, we're going to talk about design systems. But probably not in the way you're used to thinking about them. We're moving past the idea of a design system as just a rulebook or a library of components, and exploring how it can become a true catalyst for digital transformation—a tool that breaks down silos, accelerates business outcomes, and fundamentally changes how teams work together.To help me discuss this topic, I'd like to welcome, Nigel Dennis, Creative Director at The Office of Experience. About Nigel Dennis Nigel Dennis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigelevandennis/ Resources The Office of Experience: https://www.officeofexperience.com This episode is brought to you by The Office of Experience, a design-driven, digital-first, vertically integrated and collaborative agency that believes in the power of ideas and the strength of people. Catch the future of e-commerce at eTail Palm Springs, Feb 23-26 in Palm Springs, CA. Go here for more details: https://etailwest.wbresearch.com/ Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstromDon't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://www.theagilebrand.showCheck out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jehad Affoneh is Chief Design Officer at Toast, where he leads design across product, platform, and culture. Previously, he held design leadership roles at VMware and other complex B2B companies. Starting his career as an engineer, Jehad brings a unique perspective to design, viewing it fundamentally as problem solving. On today's show we chat about the transition from engineering to design, the value of being multilingual across disciplines, organisational design, and how AI is transforming the way teams build products.Timestamps:00:00 – Intro02:08 – Jehad's journey from engineering to design leadership05:32 – Being multilingual across disciplines and bridging gaps09:48 – Organisational design and how teams should be structured20:16 – The role of design systems and platforms at scale31:44 – Leading design in complex B2B environments42:22 – How AI is changing product building and design tools52:18 – The future of AI agents and conversational interfaces58:02 – End of show questionsConnect with JehadLinkedIn

Send us feedback or episode suggestions.If you've ever struggled to balance perfection with business reality, this episode is for you. In this episode of the Design Systems Podcast, Chris Strahl talks with Noelle Lansford, founder of Shep, about why chasing the “perfect system” often breaks more than it fixes. Drawing on her experience across startups and Fortune 5 companies, Noelle argues that design systems succeed when they serve people and the business—not when they chase architectural purity. She and Chris dig into the realities of relational alignment between design, engineering, and product, the shift from component factories to consulting mindsets, and what AI means for the next generation of design leadership.Here's what stood out:Perfection shouldn't be your goalDesign systems teams should pursue an infrastructure + enablement structureSystems of systems thinking works—if the cultural conditions are rightAI makes iteration faster, which makes human oversight more essentialView the transcript of this episode.Check out our upcoming events.If you want to get in touch with the show, ask some questions, or tell us what you think, send us a message over on LinkedIn.GuestNoelle Lansford began her career as an engineer on design system teams before transitioning into design, where she discovered her passion for connecting the technical and human sides of digital product creation. Today, as the founder of Shep, a design systems consultancy that partners with organizations from early-stage startups to Fortune 5 companies, Noelle helps bridge the gap between design, engineering, and business strategy. Her work focuses on creating systems that balance structure with flexibility, prioritize people over process, and deliver lasting business value instead of chasing perfection.HostChris Strahl is co-founder and CEO of Knapsack, host of @TheDSPod, DnD DM, and occasional river guide. You can find Chris on LinkedIn.SponsorSponsored by Knapsack, the design system platform that brings teams together. Learn more at knapsack.cloud.

Show DescriptionIn this episode we sit down with Tyler Sticka to discuss upgrading his project, Colorpeek. We explore the practical applications of web components and CSS, and how they are shaping the future of web development. Tyler shares his experiences with prototyping and the challenges of maintaining simplicity in design. Listen on WebsiteWatch on YouTubeGuestsTyler StickaGuest's Main URL • Guest's SocialI work with organizations to create and ship expressive, delightful and performant responsive experiences. I often design in the browser and I love to draw. Links Wirecutter: New Product Reviews, Deals, and Buying Advice Zojirushi SM-KHE48AG Stainless Steel Mug, 16-Ounce, Smoky Blue : Amazon.ca: Home Tyler Sticka (@tylersticka@social.lol) - social.lol Tyler Sticka (@tylersticka.com) — Bluesky Colorpeek 2 – Tyler Sticka Colorpeek · Simply Share Colors Emmet — the essential toolkit for web-developers AI Browsers, ad nauseam – Tyler Sticka ChatGPT's Atlas: The Browser That's Anti-Web - Anil Dash David Darnes - Designer, Front-end Developer & Writer specialising in Design Systems, Eleventy, Ghost & Jamstack David Bushell – Freelance Web Design & Front-end Development (UK)

SHOW NOTESIn this episode, Chris and I discussed:How culture, process, and profitability fuel growth at Acoustic Design SystemsWhy marketing and fun, engaging content have become cornerstones of the Acoustic Design Systems brandThe future of integration, from lighting and panelized systems to service revenue and M&AChris's journey is a candid look at what it takes to scale an integration business while keeping people, culture, and community at the center. His story is both inspiring and packed with real-world takeaways for business owners and integrators alike.So settle in and enjoy my conversation with Chris Sterle. Let's get started!To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au327

If Canva could talk, it would probably throw some serious sass your way...In this cheeky but wildly helpful podcast episode, I share what your Canva chaos is actually trying to tell you about your brand, your systems, and your mindset. Because the truth is... how you use Canva reflects how you run your business.From version 87 logos to Untitled 45 file names, I'm walking you through how to fix the mess, streamline your system, and make Canva your biz bestie again.Here's what you'll learn:Why chaotic Canva files signal deeper biz issuesThe importance of your Brand Kit (and how to finally set it up)How inconsistent colours + fonts destroy trustWhen to stop tweaking designs and JUST POST IT

Transform how you communicate with tools that make your message stick.Clear communication isn't just about sharing information — it's about making ideas stick. That's why Yuhki Yamashita, Chief Product Officer at Figma, believes the key to effective collaboration lies in turning complex concepts into simple, memorable visuals.For years, Figma has been reshaping the way teams brainstorm, design, and build together — making it easier than ever to bring ideas to life in real time. In this episode of the Think Fast, Talk Smart Tech Tools miniseries, host Matt Abrahams talks with Yamashita about how visuals facilitate shared understanding, why frameworks enhance team communication, and how to craft insights that people naturally remember and reuse.In addition to insight-packed discussions, this miniseries explores innovative tools that enhance the way we communicate and connect. Whether you want to make your presentations more memorable, craft stories that stick, or connect with your audience on a deeper level, these episodes will help you communicate with greater clarity, confidence, and impact.Episode Reference Links:Yuhki Yamashita Ep.227 Tech Tools: Move Your Audience By Moving Through Your Presentation Connect:Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart PremiumEmail Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.ioEpisode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart WebsiteNewsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.ioThink Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeMatt Abrahams >>> LinkedInChapters:(00:00) - Introduction (01:16) - Figma Elevator Structure (02:07) - Joining Figma (03:17) - The Power of Visual Storytelling (04:36) - Creating Shared Meaning with Visuals (05:37) - Favorite Communicator (08:59) - Communication Hack or Tool (10:36) - Conclusion *******Thank you to our sponsors.  These partnerships support the ongoing production of the podcast, allowing us to bring it to you at no cost.Try Prezi today and get 25% off exclusively at prezi.com/thinkfast.