Design Systems Events (ds.events) https://ds.events Discover the best design system events happening around the world. Subscribe for free. Fri, 22 Aug 2025 03:26:02 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Astro.build en All rights reserved 2025, ds.events <![CDATA[Theming in Complex Ecosystems with Donnie D’Amato]]> https://knapsack-cloud.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mT0yPVrNSXOKRH8xrW8ZMg#/registration theming-in-complex-ecosystems-with-donnie-damato-1694902799721 Sat, 16 Sep 2023 22:19:59 GMT Explore how emerging tools like Token Studio and Figma Variables are reshaping the design and dev workflows. In this session, we'll dive into the evolving perspectives on theming in complex ecosystems, and discuss shifts in the way design and engineering collaborate.

]]> <![CDATA[DSW Day 2023]]> https://www.dsw.community/rsvp dsw-day-2023-1694899465772 Sat, 16 Sep 2023 21:24:25 GMT Design System Wednesday brings together design system professionals from different companies, perspectives, and disciplines. The working group's aim is to provide an open forum where we come together to share our knowledge, show off great work, and learn. This is a community event run by the community. Always free, open, and inclusive.

]]> <![CDATA[BeMore Festival]]> https://www.airmeet.com/e/2e0640e0-3558-11ee-b99c-ffa00b3fc833/ticket?screen=TICKET_PURCHASE bemore-festival-1695153340436 Tue, 19 Sep 2023 19:55:40 GMT Join this annual epic 24-hour super conference bringing 100+ legendary speakers in Design, AI, Product & Career Growth. Elevate your future with live keynotes, networking and an experience that will empower and educate the community.

]]> <![CDATA[Design Systems Connected]]> https://www.meetup.com/dscc_tor/events/295918447/ design-systems-connected-1695155411137 Tue, 19 Sep 2023 20:30:11 GMT Local Toronto Chapter of the Design Systems Community is hosting a cozy, social meetup for personal connections and deep discussions on design systems work. Meet other design systems practitioners and connect on shared challenges from strategic organizational alignment, to building community and practices, or getting support as a single or small team.

]]> <![CDATA[Converge 2023]]> https://ti.to/zeroheight/converge-2023 converge-2023-1694912287402 Sun, 17 Sep 2023 00:58:07 GMT Converge brings together some of the brightest and best in design systems and design ops to discuss the challenges we face in taking design systems to the next level.

]]> <![CDATA[Design Better AMA: Product design with Dan Mall]]> https://app.livestorm.co/designbetter/ama-dan-mall design-better-ama-product-design-with-dan-mall-1694918306232 Sun, 17 Sep 2023 02:38:26 GMT Learn how to design sustainable, scalable products with design systems expert and veteran product designer Dan Mall. Dan's gift for design is matched only by his gift for teaching. Join us for an open conversation with Dan who can help you and your team dial in your design process.

]]> <![CDATA[Design Matters ’23]]> https://designmatters.io/tickets/ design-matters-23-1694917912136 Sun, 17 Sep 2023 02:31:52 GMT Design Matters is a global community of digital creatives who love to explore and inspire each other to break new ground in digital design.

]]> <![CDATA[design systems wtf]]> https://my.demio.com/ref/5OCdQEQFHgHr0X6Y?utm_campaign=Design%20Systems%20WTF%20-%20MKTG.WEBINAR.SEP.23&_hsmi=275014239&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8nGWru9XXbyexCSZLEDcuyPu1YQsC7TWtIuh450kz49ynVBUhWDXdWj9CUUmchy63-tL-Ue2Hq0c10SRgLIuNuWPAwIw&utm_content=Launch&utm_source=email design-systems-wtf-1695651329912 Mon, 25 Sep 2023 14:15:29 GMT Episode #2: After going very broad and big for episode one, we're narrowing down on contribution and focusing on how you reward folks for contribution to the design system. Expect good debates, at least three Amy Hupe namechecks, and another opportunity to ask your questions at the end.

]]> <![CDATA[NL Design System: Design Systems Week]]> https://www.gebruikercentraal.nl/agenda/design-systems-week-2023/#english nl-design-system-design-systems-week-1695393615124 Fri, 22 Sep 2023 14:40:15 GMT NL Design System, the community that collaborates on design systems for the Dutch government, organises the third edition of Design Systems Week. Speakers from various organisations will join us for short talks about the how and why of design systems. This year there will be talks both in Dutch and English.

]]> <![CDATA[“Ask Me Anything” with Dan Mall]]> https://rosenfeldmedia.com/designopssummit2023/sessions/ask-me-anything-with-dan-mall-author-of-rosenfeld-medias-upcoming-title-design-that-scales/ ask-me-anything-with-dan-mall-1696022331616 Fri, 29 Sep 2023 21:18:51 GMT ​Design systems are becoming more prevalent in how digital teams design sustainably at scale. Join Design System University founder Dan Mall in this “Ask Me Anything” session about design systems and learn more about his soon-to-be-released book, Design That Scales: Creating a Sustainable Design System Practice.

]]> <![CDATA[From Passion Project to Dedicated Design System Team]]> https://www.supernova.io/from-passion-project-to-dedicated-design-system-team from-passion-project-to-dedicated-design-system-team-1695659320716 Mon, 25 Sep 2023 16:28:40 GMT Join us for an insightful fireside chat featuring the accomplished Patrycja Radaczynska, Principal Design System Engineer at Babbel. Delve into Patrycja's transformative journey from nurturing design systems as a passion project to spearheading a dedicated design system team.

]]> <![CDATA[Livestream: Design System Field Guide #5]]> https://www.linkedin.com/events/7110392571117412352 livestream-design-system-field-guide-5-1695661614381 Mon, 25 Sep 2023 17:06:54 GMT Join us for conversations with industry leaders and product makers to share best practices and explore the areas where design and development come together. We are thrilled to have Jina Anne as our guest, discussing everything related to community in design systems, with a special focus on Clarity - a design systems conference. Submit questions here: https://tinyurl.com/DSFG-form

]]> <![CDATA[Design systems in spotlight]]> https://www.hatchconference.com/mixers/dayone design-systems-in-spotlight-1695023245170 Mon, 18 Sep 2023 07:47:25 GMT Navigating Today & Beyond.

Featuring Sarrah Vesselov & Lukas Oppermann.

Join us for a design event meet-up focused on exploring the current state and future prospects of Design Systems. In this engaging session, we will delve into the various aspects of Design Systems and the exciting developments that lie ahead.

]]> <![CDATA[GOV.UK Design System Day 2023]]> https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/design-system-day-2023-online-ticket-tickets-714592022977?aff=oddtdtcreator govuk-design-system-day-2023-1696098949571 Sat, 30 Sep 2023 18:35:49 GMT Join us for the GOV.UK Design System’s flagship event!

Design System Day 2023 is a 2-day conference to collaborate and share knowledge about design systems with like-minded people, covering topics like accessibility, community and decision-making. It’s a space for anyone using design systems in government to share ideas and developments, learn from colleagues, and spark conversations on related t

]]> <![CDATA[SmashingConf Antwerp]]> https://smashingconf.com/antwerp-2023/registration smashingconf-antwerp-1694904526282 Sat, 16 Sep 2023 22:48:46 GMT Meet SmashingConf Antwerp 🇧🇪 — our brand new conference on design & UX, for designers and UI engineers who love the web. On design systems, usability, product design and complex UI challenges. Boost your design skills, the smashing way.

]]> <![CDATA[ Sportradar's Roadmap to a Scalable Design System]]> https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_t0zD2TY7TtSk8aL0zbBLYg sportradars-roadmap-to-a-scalable-design-system-1695324645953 Thu, 21 Sep 2023 19:30:45 GMT Sportradar is the world's leading sports technology company at the intersection of sports, media, and betting.

Jaka Verbič Miklič and Dik Medvešček Murovec from the design system team will share exclusive insights on how Sportradar scaled a design system.

]]> <![CDATA[Button]]> https://braintraffic.swoogo.com/Button2023virtual button-1694966566138 Sun, 17 Sep 2023 16:02:46 GMT Founded in 2020, Button is widely recognized as the leading global event for content design and UX writing. Our program is carefully curated to give attendees the skills they need to succeed in experience design for products.

]]> <![CDATA[Design Systems Manchester Vol 3]]> https://www.meetup.com/dscc_mcr/events/296663524/ design-systems-manchester-vol-3-1697043993160 Wed, 11 Oct 2023 17:06:33 GMT This time round we have Amy Hupe coming up doing a talk called Systems of Harm and joining us for a discussion afterwards

]]> <![CDATA[Design Systems in FinTech Summit]]> https://knapsack-cloud.typeform.com/to/iQVHhsk8 design-systems-in-fintech-summit-1694900186158 Sat, 16 Sep 2023 21:36:26 GMT A one-day meet-up for engineering, product, and design leaders in finance aiming to connect with peers and experts, gain inspiration, and acquire the know-how to lead their teams towards achieving the seemingly impossible. Create lasting connections that will thrive well beyond our time in NYC.

]]> <![CDATA[WDC2023]]> https://webdevconf.com/events/2023 wdc2023-1695204272784 Wed, 20 Sep 2023 10:04:32 GMT WDC returns to Bristol with a 1 day conference for all of those interested and working in the web. A single track conference with talks covering a huge range of topics.

]]> <![CDATA[Navigating Adoption: Driving Design System Usage & Engagement]]> https://www.supernova.io/navigating-adoption-driving-design-system-usage-engagement?utm_source=dsevents&utm_medium=external&utm_campaign=adoption navigating-adoption-driving-design-system-usage-engagement-1696955723353 Tue, 10 Oct 2023 16:35:23 GMT Join design systems experts Andrew Clark, Cintia Romero, and Maya Hampton as they share their valuable insights and experiences on navigating adoption in their design systems.

They'll share how they: 🔹 Teach consumer teams about design systems and its importance 🔹 Think about design system adoption in their organization 🔹 Measure and increase usage of their design system

]]> <![CDATA[What Really Matters in Design Systems]]> https://knapsack-cloud.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_laqrUBmyRmSqxihk3MylOw#/registration what-really-matters-in-design-systems-1694903915591 Sat, 16 Sep 2023 22:38:35 GMT In this webinar, we'll explore the ever-changing world of design and development. We'll compare the traditional one-way design approach with a perspective that emphasizes specification-led design.

]]> <![CDATA[Web Directions Summit]]> https://webdirections.org/summit/index.php#register web-directions-summit-1694910054159 Sun, 17 Sep 2023 00:20:54 GMT After an amazing return in 2022, our legendary Web Directions Summit again takes place in-person (and streamed), in October 2023 in Sydney–bigger and better than ever.

With a brand new Design Systems/Ops and product/growth marketing tracks, plus React Ecosystem, Content Strategy/Design front end dev, design, and product tracks. And as always few surprises thrown in!

]]> <![CDATA[Clarity 2023]]> https://www.clarityconf.com/event/2023#section-register clarity-2023-1694898768343 Sat, 16 Sep 2023 21:12:48 GMT Clarity is a design systems conference focused on how we work together. We provide tools and standards to scale across an increasing number of devices, platforms, and products. But real success comes when people align around a shared vision and language. Diverse perspectives for design, development, and product unite so more people can be a part of the conversation.

]]> <![CDATA[Storybook meetup: Automation + tools for design systems engineers]]> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/storybook-meetup-automation-tools-for-design-systems-engineers-tickets-736348848227 storybook-meetup-automation-tools-for-design-systems-engineers-1698112040080 Tue, 24 Oct 2023 01:47:20 GMT In this webinar, we'll explore the ever-changing world of design and development. We'll compare the traditional one-way design approach with a perspective that emphasizes specification-led design. Join us in a deep-dive conversation that challenges existing norms and uncovers the core principles that truly matter in design systems.

]]> <![CDATA[Connect by Specify]]> https://www.specifyapp.com/connect connect-by-specify-1698149109158 Tue, 24 Oct 2023 12:05:09 GMT Connect by Specify is a whole week dedicated to diving deep into the design and front-end development universe. We're talking about leveling up your skills, keeping your finger on the pulse of the freshest trends and tech in the design system space, and basically having a blast while doing it. We'll be announcing speaker lineup soon!

]]> <![CDATA[Into Design Systems Meetup at Volvo Cars Stockholm]]> https://intodesignsystems.com/meetup into-design-systems-meetup-at-volvo-cars-stockholm-1698388142163 Fri, 27 Oct 2023 06:29:02 GMT Building cross-platform design systems Shaun Bent - Leads Design System Engineering at Spotify

The future of UI Foundations at Atlassian - Deborah Lindberg, Lead Product Designer – Atlassian Design System

How design systems can be useful. Even for the smallest teams - Manuela Costa Design System Consultant

]]> <![CDATA[Design System Adoption Best Practices]]> https://zeroheight.com/webinars/design-system-adoption-best-practices/ design-system-adoption-best-practices-1698685841748 Mon, 30 Oct 2023 17:10:41 GMT Join us for a webinar hosted by Michelle Chin, Design Advocate at zeroheight. Discover the secrets to conquering the challenges of design system adoption as we feature finalists from the esteemed “Best Adoption” category of the Design System Awards. Gain invaluable insights on overcoming obstacles, implementing best practices, and supercharging the adoption of your design system.

]]> <![CDATA[Design System Field Guide Livestream 6]]> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSI-jvotOGU design-system-field-guide-livestream-6-1698661236041 Mon, 30 Oct 2023 10:20:36 GMT Conversations with industry leaders and product makers to share best practices and expore the areas when design and development come together.

]]> <![CDATA[Components: Building the Building Blocks]]> https://www.supernova.io/navigating-adoption-driving-design-system-usage-engagement?utm_source=dsevents&utm_medium=external&utm_campaign=adoption components-building-the-building-blocks-1699916130635 Mon, 13 Nov 2023 22:55:30 GMT Join design systems experts Alissa Engstrom (Senior Product Designer, Design System at Apollo.io), Dmitry Belyaev (Principal Frontend Engineer at Booking.com), and Giles Perry (Director, Product Design at Skyscanner) for a panel about components!

They'll share best practices for managing a component's lifecycle — creating new components to tracking component health to deprecating components.

]]> <![CDATA[Detach! 23]]> https://www.detach.com.br/ detach-23-1696074586689 Sat, 30 Sep 2023 11:49:46 GMT Detach! 23 • 17 e 18 de Novembro Um evento original tropical sobre Design Systems e seus abacaxis.

Online • Acessível em Libras

*Os workshops do dia 17 serão vendidos a parte, através de outro evento no Sympla.

]]> <![CDATA[Wey Wey Web]]> https://www.weyweyweb.com/ wey-wey-web-1695206627028 Wed, 20 Sep 2023 10:43:47 GMT In only 2 days you will be able to check the pulse of the latest trends with regards to Web Technologies. Wey Wey Web is all about different technologies, best practices, and methodologies related to Web development. No matter if you are into JavaScript, PHP, Python, WASM, Java or C#. If you are dealing with the User Interface, then THIS IS YOUR PLACE!

]]> <![CDATA[Design Systems at Scale: Boost your DS Adoption]]> https://lu.ma/6wrd4jmv design-systems-at-scale-boost-your-ds-adoption-1701118509450 Mon, 27 Nov 2023 20:55:09 GMT Ready to take your design system up a notch? Join us and discover simple strategies to make your design components stand out. Unleash the power of your design system investment!

​Many face low adoption, but with Componly, learn to track key stats, spot and solve issues, smooth communication, win over new projects, and report solid metrics to impress your stakeholders.

]]> <![CDATA[Design System Fails + Lessons learned]]> https://youtube.com/live/AlRAn3MwdO8 design-system-fails-lessons-learned-1701219964589 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 01:06:04 GMT 🔥 Come warm yourself by the fire and hear a few design system fails + lessons learned, with Geri Reid, Christophe Coutzoukis, Taylor Cashdan and Dan Donald. Hosted by Josh Harwood.

Youtube live event. Guest talks followed by Q&As (Q&A not recorded).

]]> <![CDATA[Design System Meetup Stockholm]]> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/design-system-meetup-stockholm-hosted-by-kambi-tickets-754935029997?aff=oddtdtcreator design-system-meetup-stockholm-1700036739936 Wed, 15 Nov 2023 08:25:39 GMT Whether you are a designer, developer, or simply interested in design systems, this meetup is the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals. The design system teams from Scania, Electrolux and Kambi will do brief introductions of their respective systems followed by Q&A.

]]> <![CDATA[Data-Driven Design Systems Roundtable]]> https://www.intodesignsystems.com/data-meetup data-driven-design-systems-roundtable-1700729853165 Thu, 23 Nov 2023 08:57:33 GMT How do you know if your Design System is successful if you don't track it?🕵🏼‍♂️🔍 Let's learn about Data-Driven Design Systems! 📈🎨📚 Learn from our experts Berk Çebi from Omlet, Davy Fung from Meta, Daron Adkins, Thaís Santos, Samantha Gordashko & many more.

]]> <![CDATA[Design Systems Field Guide #7]]> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DazWE8pw6o design-systems-field-guide-7-1701879015754 Wed, 06 Dec 2023 16:10:15 GMT Conversations with industry leaders and product makers to share best practices and explore areas where design and development come together.

]]> <![CDATA[Design Systems New Zealand Meetup]]> https://www.meetup.com/dscc_nzl/events/297453586/ design-systems-new-zealand-meetup-1701220353341 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 01:12:33 GMT Kia ora, Aotearoa! Hello, New Zealand!

We are excited to host the first Design Systems Community event for our newly created New Zealand Chapter! Join us online for a Design Systems Community kick-off.

Open to anyone with an interest in design systems. Share what you know and what you would like to learn.

]]> <![CDATA[Design System Governance Best Practices]]> https://zeroheight.com/webinars/design-system-governance-best-practices/ design-system-governance-best-practices-1700040331245 Wed, 15 Nov 2023 09:25:31 GMT Join us for another awesome webinar, "Design System Governance Best Practices," led by Michelle Chin, a design advocate at zeroheight. We’ll dive into design system governance challenges and hear from finalists selected for the “Best Governance” category of the Design System Awards. We’ll learn from them effective approaches to address governance complexities, tried-and-true ways of implementation

]]> <![CDATA[The Struggles & Triumphs of Creating a Design System Practice]]> https://lu.ma/the-struggles-and-triumphs-of-creating-a-design-system-practice the-struggles-triumphs-of-creating-a-design-system-practice-1702291047690 Mon, 11 Dec 2023 10:37:27 GMT Design systems realize extraordinary value when they’re an established practice within an organization, but that’s a status few teams achieve. Join this free event to hear Design System University founder Dan Mall facilitate a conversation between Malika Chatlapalli (Senior Product Designer, Obama Foundation), Ayisha Chowdhury (Front-End Developer, Scholastic), and David Preston (Senior Brand Desi

]]> <![CDATA[Design Systems Field Guide #8]]> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wb_0iQZU38A design-systems-field-guide-8-1704840892392 Tue, 09 Jan 2024 22:54:52 GMT Conversations with industry leaders and product makers to share best practices and explore areas where design and development come together.

]]> <![CDATA[What's the real source of truth for your design system? An 𝕏 Chat!]]> https://twitter.com/omlet_dev/status/1750222530827153747 whats-the-real-source-of-truth-for-your-design-system-an-chat-1706126452409 Wed, 24 Jan 2024 20:00:52 GMT Hey hey, design system folks, have we got a surprise for you. The #DesignSystemsChat comes to life in exactly 1 week on 𝕏, formerly Twitter! 🍳

Right out of the gate, we're talking about what the real source of truth for your design system is. Mark your calendars for 1/31 at 10AM PT with none other than Jan Toman as our very first guest!

Follow the hashtag on 𝕏 to stay in the loop. 🤞

]]> <![CDATA[Managing Change in your Design System with Nathan Curtis: Workflows and Change Control at Enterprise Scale]]> https://knapsack-cloud.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_K2uNZQclSqiWbsQ7nCx3yg#/registration managing-change-in-your-design-system-with-nathan-curtis-workflows-and-change-control-at-enterprise-scale-1704222676761 Tue, 02 Jan 2024 19:11:16 GMT Are you facing challenges when managing changes within your design system, especially as your organization continues to grow? Join us for an informative webinar, where we will explore the nuances of workflow management, version control, and change management.

]]> <![CDATA[Managing Change in your Design System: Workflows and Change Control at Enterprise Scale]]> https://knapsack-cloud.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_K2uNZQclSqiWbsQ7nCx3yg#/registration managing-change-in-your-design-system-workflows-and-change-control-at-enterprise-scale-1704222676761 Tue, 02 Jan 2024 19:11:16 GMT Are you facing challenges when managing changes within your design system, especially as your organization continues to grow? Join us for an informative webinar, where we will explore the nuances of workflow management, version control, and change management.

]]> <![CDATA[Design Systems Field Guide #9]]> https://www.youtube.com/live/wdlmIcdiS88?si=nkhfccIZxivzLhK- design-systems-field-guide-9-1707234895900 Tue, 06 Feb 2024 15:54:55 GMT Conversations with industry leaders and product makers to share best practices and explore areas where design and development come together.

]]> <![CDATA[Why you should stop using your gut to make design system decisions! An 𝕏 Chat!]]> https://www.linkedin.com/events/stopmakingdesignsystemdecisions7161381004207611904/comments/ why-you-should-stop-using-your-gut-to-make-design-system-decisions-an-chat-1707426342028 Thu, 08 Feb 2024 21:05:42 GMT Hey hey, design system folks, have we got an event for you—the #DesignSystemsChat is back next week! 🍳

We're talking about why you should stop making #designsystem decisions based on your gut; there is a better way. Mark your calendars for 2/14 at 10AM PT with none other than Robert Laschevoski!

Follow the hashtag on 𝕏 to stay in the loop. 🤞

]]> <![CDATA[Design Systems Leadership Summit | NYC]]> https://www.knapsack.cloud/design-systems-leadership-summit-nyc-february-22-2024 design-systems-leadership-summit-nyc-1701984889275 Thu, 07 Dec 2023 21:34:49 GMT The DS leadership summit is an invite-only, half-day event focusing on the future of digital product operations, gathering leaders in engineering, product, and design. The content will highlight the evolving landscape of digital product development, including workshops designed to facilitate conversations around shared experiences and challenges related to design systems.

]]> <![CDATA[Smashing Meets the Future of Design Systems]]> https://smashingconf.com/meets-future-design-systems/ smashing-meets-the-future-of-design-systems-1708552833777 Wed, 21 Feb 2024 22:00:33 GMT This upcoming Meets will be on the future of design systems, with 2–3 speakers talking about what they see that the future of design systems looks like. Looking forward to seeing you there soon!

  • Brad Frost - A Global Design System.
  • Adam Lagerhausen - Measuring Design System Success in Production.
  • Kevin Coyle - When Will AI Replace Us?.
  • Panel discussion.
]]> <![CDATA[Elevating Your Design System Through Storytelling]]> https://superpeer.com/diversifydesign/event/elevatingyourdesignsystemthroughstorytelling?s=09 elevating-your-design-system-through-storytelling-1708580667643 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 05:44:27 GMT Design systems serve as a bridge between different teams, enabling effective communication and collaboration. When working in a cross-functional environment, having strong communication skills and the ability to tell compelling stories is crucial.

We can continuously improve our design system through user feedback and create a better user experience.

By combining design systems with storytelling

]]> <![CDATA[What to consider when pursuing a career in design systems! An 𝕏 Chat with Omlet & Taylor Cashdan]]> https://twitter.com/omlet_dev/status/1762172034958712896 what-to-consider-when-pursuing-a-career-in-design-systems-an-chat-with-omlet-taylor-cashdan-1708979023307 Mon, 26 Feb 2024 20:23:43 GMT Are you thinking about a career in #designsystems? If so, there are some things you'll want to know. 🔮

Come hear from Taylor Cashdan this Wednesday, 2/28, at 10AM PT to see if this is right for you.

We'll see you there, future design systems rockstars. #DesignSystemsChat 🍳

Follow the hashtag on 𝕏 to stay in the loop. 🤞

]]> <![CDATA[Brad Frost & Evan Lovely Discuss Systems of Systems and Theming in Design Systems]]> https://knapsack-cloud.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vDReTlGnS4al0KWTAp0tXA#/registration brad-frost-evan-lovely-discuss-systems-of-systems-and-theming-in-design-systems-1704225230381 Tue, 02 Jan 2024 19:53:50 GMT Design consistency is vital for trust and brand identity. Join our webinar with Brad Frost and Evan Lovely to learn about "Systems of Systems" for maintaining consistency in your organization's design. We'll also discuss breaking down silos and promoting collaboration among design teams. Discover "Theming" for flexible design customization and better user experiences.

]]> <![CDATA[How We Document #1: Trends in people and teams]]> https://my.demio.com/ref/RJbhTlt4RTOAwrEN how-we-document-1-trends-in-people-and-teams-1709648362872 Tue, 05 Mar 2024 14:19:22 GMT Join us for the first in four webinars of our "How We Document" series, where we examine the evolving landscape of the people and teams working on design systems.

]]> <![CDATA[Design Systems Field Guide #10]]> https://www.youtube.com/live/Jq2m6TU_dRQ?si=NklG5hgr1bVID3LS design-systems-field-guide-10-1707234895900 Tue, 06 Feb 2024 15:54:55 GMT Conversations with industry leaders and product makers to share best practices and explore areas where design and development come together.

]]> <![CDATA[Patterns Day]]> https://ti.to/clearleft/patternsday2024 patterns-day-1698138414693 Tue, 24 Oct 2023 09:06:54 GMT A one-day event for designers and developers focused on design systems, pattern libraries, style guides, and components.

]]> <![CDATA[How can design systems help you ship faster? An 𝕏 Chat with Omlet & Katie Cooper]]> https://twitter.com/omlet_dev/status/1765391305515929912 how-can-design-systems-help-you-ship-faster-an-chat-with-omlet-katie-cooper-1709749813295 Wed, 06 Mar 2024 18:30:13 GMT Ever wonder how design systems can help you ship faster? 🚀

We're chatting with Katie Cooper to get to the bottom of it in a week from today, all happening on 𝕏.

Come chat with us to learn:

🚀 How can design systems help you ship faster? 🥚 What is the easiest way to get started with a design system for newer teams? 🚢 What's an example of a time when a design system expedited shipping? + more

]]> <![CDATA[Tools + Automation for Design System Engineers Webinar]]> https://omlet.dev/events/tools-and-automation/ tools-automation-for-design-system-engineers-webinar-1709873710603 Fri, 08 Mar 2024 04:55:10 GMT Join our expert panel and hear about best practice workflows for design systems teams.

From building, testing and documenting your components, to measuring your design system’s performance, you’ll learn how to work more effectively with your team to ship fantastic frontend applications.

]]> <![CDATA[Into Design Systems at Meta London]]> https://www.intodesignsystems.com/london-meetup into-design-systems-at-meta-london-1707254583474 Tue, 06 Feb 2024 21:23:03 GMT Hybrid Meetup (in-person & online) live from Meta in London 🇬🇧 Talks: Design Systems: The WhatsApp Way Christos Kastriti - Product Designer WhatsApp

LeanDS: Tackling Design Systems with a Lean Approach Marianne Ashton-Booth - Head of Design Systems, ITVX

]]> <![CDATA[Webinar: Advanced Integration with Figma in Knapsack]]> https://knapsack-cloud.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mxECd8rlTOSI9ZA-yh__Eg#/registration webinar-advanced-integration-with-figma-in-knapsack-1708430901267 Tue, 20 Feb 2024 12:08:21 GMT Learn how Knapsack will leverage Figma’s powerful REST API to pull data from design files and assets in Figma directly into Knapsack workspaces, where it can be used to improve hand-off, documentation, quality assurance, and more.

]]> <![CDATA[Design Systems Rodeo #1: Consistently Inconsistent]]> https://zeroheight.com/webinars/design-systems-rodeo-1-consistently-inconsistent/?utm_campaign=Design%20Systems%20Rodeo%20-%20MKTG.WEBINAR.MAR.24&utm_source=email&utm_medium=blog-post&utm_content=design-systems-rodeo-e1 design-systems-rodeo-1-consistently-inconsistent-1710797404039 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 21:30:04 GMT Episode 1: Consistently Inconsistent with guest host Daniel Henderson-Ede

We’re back with another new podcast! This time hosted by the incredible Kevin Muldoon, we bring you Design Systems Rodeo, where Kevin and guests will be tackling problems faced with design systems. This first episode is titled Consistently Inconsistent with guest Daniel Henderson Ede.

]]> <![CDATA[Design Systems Leadership Summit | March 28 in NYC]]> https://www.knapsack.cloud/design-systems-leadership-summits design-systems-leadership-summit-march-28-in-nyc-1708430901267 Tue, 20 Feb 2024 12:08:21 GMT DS leadership summits are one-day meet-ups for a small group of engineering, product, and design leaders who want to connect with and be inspired by peers and experts. Share challenges, develop relationships, and learn from the people whose work you admire in a shared safe space.

]]> <![CDATA[How We Document #3: Trends in Design System Processes and Management]]> https://zeroheight.com/webinars/how-we-document-3-trends-in-design-system-processes-and-management/ how-we-document-3-trends-in-design-system-processes-and-management-1711637508265 Thu, 28 Mar 2024 14:51:48 GMT In the third installment of our “How We Document” series, we invite you to explore our findings for designing system processes and management. We’ll cover everything from governance and contribution to strategy and goal setting to the age-old question, “How should we measure design systems?”

]]> <![CDATA[Webinar: Systems of Systems and Theming in Design Systems with Brad Frost and Evan Lovely]]> https://knapsack-cloud.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vDReTlGnS4al0KWTAp0tXA#/registration webinar-systems-of-systems-and-theming-in-design-systems-with-brad-frost-and-evan-lovely-1709148108129 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 19:21:48 GMT Design consistency is vital for trust and brand identity. Join our webinar with Brad Frost and Evan Lovely to learn about "Systems of Systems" for maintaining consistency in your organization's design. We'll also discuss breaking down silos and promoting collaboration among design teams. Discover "Theming" for flexible design customization and better user experiences.

]]> <![CDATA[Framework by Figma]]> https://www.figma.com/blog/join-us-for-framework-by-figma-our-global-design-systems-event/ framework-by-figma-1712176814115 Wed, 03 Apr 2024 20:40:14 GMT We're excited to introduce you to Framework by Figma, a virtual event focused on empowering you to build, scale, and contribute to design systems. This half-day event will unveil the latest features for design systems and variables. We'll showcase methods for aligning design and code, share best practices for using the latest features in your design system, and answer frequently asked questions.

]]> <![CDATA[How We Document #4: Trends in Design Tokens]]> https://zeroheight.com/webinars/how-we-document-4-trends-in-design-tokens/ how-we-document-4-trends-in-design-tokens-1711637508265 Thu, 28 Mar 2024 14:51:48 GMT Cap off our “How We Document” series with an in-depth look into design tokens, one of the most popular and evolving aspects of design systems. In this webinar, we’ll explore how teams use them, implementation challenges, and the emerging trends in token maturity.

]]> <![CDATA[UXDX Community: Theory and Storytelling in Modern Business]]> https://uxdx.com/community/community-newyork-2024-04-17%20/ uxdx-community-theory-and-storytelling-in-modern-business-1712184035386 Wed, 03 Apr 2024 22:40:35 GMT An in-person series focussed specifically on helping product people within New York bridge the gap between Product, UX, Design and Dev to build better products, faster together. Speakers include Ryan Leffel, Head of Design at Priceline, Donnie D'Amato, Design Systems Architect at Design Systems House, and Brad Lawrence, Stage and Presentation Coach.

]]> <![CDATA[State of Design Tokens 2024]]> https://www.supernova.io/state-of-design-tokens-2024-panel state-of-design-tokens-2024-1712169603961 Wed, 03 Apr 2024 18:40:03 GMT What's new with design tokens? Join our discussion on Thurs, April 18 with Donnie D'amato, Jacob Miller, and Kathleen McMahon to explore Supernova's State of Design Tokens 2024 report.

We'll chat about what's changed in the landscape of design tokens since the launch of Figma variables, how teams are naming tokens, and much more.

]]> <![CDATA[Design Systems Leadership Summit | SF]]> https://www.knapsack.cloud/design-systems-leadership-summit-sf-april-18-2024 design-systems-leadership-summit-sf-1701985300923 Thu, 07 Dec 2023 21:41:40 GMT The DS leadership summit is an invite-only, half-day event focusing on the future of digital product operations, gathering leaders in engineering, product, and design. The content will highlight the evolving landscape of digital product development, including workshops designed to facilitate conversations around shared experiences and challenges related to design systems.

]]> <![CDATA[design systems wtf #17: Should Figma be the source of truth?]]> https://zeroheight.com/webinars/design-systems-wtf-17-should-figma-be-the-source-of-truth/?utm_campaign=Webinar%20Roundup%20-%20MKTG.WEBINAR.MAR.24&utm_source=email&utm_medium=ds-wtf-17&utm_content=webinar-roundup-3 design-systems-wtf-17-should-figma-be-the-source-of-truth-1714664264787 Thu, 02 May 2024 15:37:44 GMT 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 release and continued improvement of Dev Mode, they’re hoovering up more use cases and raising the question: are we happy with a design tool being the source of truth for all product teams?

]]> <![CDATA[Automation in Design Systems: What to Automate, How, and When]]> https://zeroheight.com/webinars/automation-in-design-systems-what-to-automate-how-and-when/?utm_campaign=Webinar%20Roundup%20-%20MKTG.WEBINAR.MAR.24&utm_source=email&utm_medium=automation-webinar&utm_content=webinar-roundup-3 automation-in-design-systems-what-to-automate-how-and-when-1714664264787 Thu, 02 May 2024 15:37:44 GMT This is an in-depth look at automation in design systems, including how to automate processes like project management and design token delivery.

]]> <![CDATA[Back to School with Amy Hupe & Geri Reid: Naming in Design Systems]]> https://zeroheight.com/webinars/back-to-school-with-amy-hupe-geri-reid-naming-in-design-systems/?utm_campaign=Webinar%20Roundup%20-%20MKTG.WEBINAR.MAR.24&utm_source=email&utm_medium=bts-blog&utm_content=webinar-roundup-3 back-to-school-with-amy-hupe-geri-reid-naming-in-design-systems-1714664264787 Thu, 02 May 2024 15:37:44 GMT Amy Hupe and Geri Reid are back in the class to teach you all about design tokens. They’ll be breaking it down, so you leave after acing the pop quiz.

]]> <![CDATA[Design Systems Meetup | Boulder, CO]]> https://www.meetup.com/design-systems-community/events/299491417/ design-systems-meetup-boulder-co-1709834455971 Thu, 07 Mar 2024 18:00:55 GMT This is a unique chance to join a group of design systems peers and connect with industry leaders through conversation and workshops. Expect to gain diverse perspectives and the opportunity to create a tight-knit community of design system leaders in your local area. Please note: The venue holds max. 50 capacity so please show up early to ensure a spot!

]]> <![CDATA[StackBlitz San Francisco Meetup]]> https://lu.ma/stackblitz-at-github?utm_source=dsevents&utm_medium=listing stackblitz-san-francisco-meetup-1714757451592 Fri, 03 May 2024 17:30:51 GMT Meet other Bay Area web engineers and members of the StackBlitz team at our next community event!

​Hosted by StackBlitz at GitHub's San Francisco HQ, this event is an informal get-together for web developers, frontend engineers, design systems teams and anyone else building the modern web!

]]> <![CDATA[Beyond the Button #8: How do you even start documenting patterns?]]> https://zeroheight.com/webinars/beyond-the-button-8-how-do-you-even-start-documenting-patterns/ beyond-the-button-8-how-do-you-even-start-documenting-patterns-1714664264787 Thu, 02 May 2024 15:37:44 GMT You’ve created most or all your components, but now people are asking about patterns. In this episode, we break down the initial steps of documenting your patterns, which patterns to document first, and top tips when it comes to pattern documentation.

]]> <![CDATA[Into Design Systems Online Conference 2024]]> https://www.intodesignsystems.com/ into-design-systems-online-conference-2024-1700730376099 Thu, 23 Nov 2023 09:06:16 GMT Get ready for the biggest, interactive hands-on online Design Systems Conference! 🌟 Join us as we dive into the world 🌍 of Design Systems and discover the secrets of Design System experts operating in their systems. 🛠️🎨 Deep Dive Into Topics: 🤖 Ai & Automation of Design Systems, 🔥 In your system: real world Design System examples, 🎨 Scalable Design Systems, ⚡️ Theming & Design Tokens & more

]]> <![CDATA[Design Systems Field Guide #11]]> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVIrJeafUuU design-systems-field-guide-11-1715709488746 Tue, 14 May 2024 17:58:08 GMT Conversations with industry leaders and product makers to share best practices and explore areas where design and development come together.

]]> <![CDATA[design systems wtf #18: Has AI made everyone a designer? A spicy conversation with Pablo Stanley]]> https://zeroheight.com/webinars/design-systems-wtf-18-has-ai-made-everyone-a-designer-a-spicy-conversation-with-pablo-stanley/ design-systems-wtf-18-has-ai-made-everyone-a-designer-a-spicy-conversation-with-pablo-stanley-1714664264787 Thu, 02 May 2024 15:37:44 GMT AI tools are transforming the landscape, making it easier than ever to create and design. Is this making everyone a designer? Will design system makers have to herd even more cats? We’ll be joined by special guest Pablo Stanley, the brilliant co-founder of two AI-based design tools, Musho and Lummi. We’ll unpack the potential of AI-based design tools and some risks.

]]> <![CDATA[Removing Friction from Design System Workflows]]> https://get.uxpin.com/stackblitz-friction-design-system-workflows/ removing-friction-from-design-system-workflows-1715783355588 Wed, 15 May 2024 14:29:15 GMT Don't waste your team's potential to ship products faster. Learn how to use an in-browser development environment to reinforce your design system adoption and bring designers and developers closer together.

]]> <![CDATA[Design Systems Leadership Summit | Seattle]]> https://www.knapsack.cloud/design-systems-leadership-summits design-systems-leadership-summit-seattle-1712889054427 Fri, 12 Apr 2024 02:30:54 GMT Join a small and exclusive group of design systems leaders for a variety of presentations, hands-on workshops, and panel discussions. There will be plenty of time to network with other with other leaders, share wins, and tackle challenges together in a shared safe space. Apply to attend!

“A chance to spend all day in a room with design system leaders and trade stories? Yes please!” - Dan Mall

]]> <![CDATA[RenderATL]]> https://www.renderatl.com/ renderatl-1715515807917 Sun, 12 May 2024 12:10:07 GMT With over 200+ past individual speakers & workshops to choose from on industry leading topics including Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Design Systems, Shift-Left & Developer Testing, Technical Leadership/Management Training and more, you'll be able to leave with tangible skills that will equip you for the ever-evolving technology landscape.

]]> <![CDATA[AI and Design Systems]]> https://www.crowdcast.io/c/ai-and-design-systems ai-and-design-systems-1717008422900 Wed, 29 May 2024 18:47:02 GMT This free online event will introduce you to the many ways AI can supercharge the build and maintenance of design systems. In this session, we’ll share all the ways we use AI for code generation, translation, testing, QA, documentation, and design workflow.

]]> <![CDATA[The Blueprint: How Healthcare Orgs Craft Design Systems]]> https://www.supernova.io/the-blueprint-how-healthcare-orgs-craft-design-systems?utm_source=link&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=roi&utm_content=panel_invite&vgo_ee=DJ5uNuc%2BOxOTwhaPCVlB7HwF6hKo1YmWbUM5PCri%2Be8d2xZuXwpZPuZNID1%2Flg%3D%3D%3Ak7dBwQhCXnYMvS4bGQat9vU2FrREe%2BKB the-blueprint-how-healthcare-orgs-craft-design-systems-1717609097479 Wed, 05 Jun 2024 17:38:17 GMT Join our experts Cameron Roberson (Manager, User Experience at BCBS Louisiana), Krizia Fernando (Lead Designer, Design Systems at Evernorth), and Lee Wells (Associate Director, Enterprise Design Standards at Humana). They'll discuss how healthcare organizations craft and leverage design systems.

]]> <![CDATA[Config 2024]]> https://config.figma.com/ config-2024-1715515807917 Sun, 12 May 2024 12:10:07 GMT Config 2024: Figma’s conference for people who build products. 2024 will be the most exciting Config yet, with programming designed to connect a dynamic community of builders to the future of product development.

]]> <![CDATA[Design Systems Leadership Summit | Portland]]> https://www.knapsack.cloud/design-systems-leadership-summits design-systems-leadership-summit-portland-1712889054427 Fri, 12 Apr 2024 02:30:54 GMT Join a small and exclusive group of design systems leaders for a variety of presentations, hands-on workshops, and panel discussions. There will be plenty of time to network with other with other leaders, share wins, and tackle challenges together in a shared safe space. Apply to attend!

“A chance to spend all day in a room with design system leaders and trade stories? Yes please!” - Dan Mall

]]> <![CDATA[Symmetry 2024]]> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/symmetry-2024-tickets-952826548857 symmetry-2024-1721920738407 Thu, 25 Jul 2024 15:18:58 GMT Symmetry 2024 is an intimate, in-person, tech-free summit intended to broaden and challenge your perspective on design systems. We'll be joined by Rebecca Garza-Bortman, Nathan Curtis, Adekunle Oduye, Jeremy Keith, Jina Anne, Josh Clark, Ben Callahan, and many more—(hopefully) including you! This event could not have happened without zeroheight's partnership with the Symmetry team.

]]> <![CDATA[Design System Day 2024: Day 2]]> https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/design-system-day-2024-day-2-tickets-941957970647 design-system-day-2024-day-2-1723072640616 Wed, 07 Aug 2024 23:17:20 GMT Every year, the GOV.UK Design System team organise Design System Day as an event for everyone interested in sharing knowledge, good practices and common problems in design systems. It’s also an opportunity for our community to meet and catch up with like-minded friends.

]]> <![CDATA[SmashingConf Freiburg]]> https://smashingconf.com/freiburg-2024/registration smashingconf-freiburg-1700458626921 Mon, 20 Nov 2023 05:37:06 GMT SmashingConf is coming back to Freiburg on September 9–11.

Join them in Germany for a single-track web design and development conference, focusing on everything web, with topics like design systems, accessibility, CSS, JavaScript, web performance and cutting-edge techniques.

]]> <![CDATA[Workshop: Creating accessible Design Systems]]> https://intodesignsystems.lemonsqueezy.com/buy/5aadb588-6402-4dc9-84eb-ee1a952f2036 workshop-creating-accessible-design-systems-1724954569267 Thu, 29 Aug 2024 18:02:49 GMT This workshop teaches you to create accessible design systems and components from the ground up. Hosted by Marcelo Paiva, the creator of the WCAG plugin for Figma and Sarah Massengale, a blind technologist, will give participants firsthand insights into the challenges and solutions for designing experiences with accessibility in mind.

]]> <![CDATA[Clarity 2024]]> https://www.clarityconf.com/ clarity-2024-1721915668012 Thu, 25 Jul 2024 13:54:28 GMT Clarity is a design systems conference focused on how we work together. We provide tools and standards to scale across an increasing number of devices, platforms, and products. But real success comes when people align around a shared vision and language. Diverse perspectives for design, development, and product unite so more people can be a part of the conversation.

]]> <![CDATA[Converge ]]> https://zeroheight.com/events/converge/home/ converge-1711637508265 Thu, 28 Mar 2024 14:51:48 GMT zeroheight’s annual design system conference is back – bigger and better than ever! With the best designers and engineers from around the world talking about everything from starting your design system to scaling and optimizing.

]]> <![CDATA[SmashingConf New York]]> https://smashingconf.com/ny-2024/registration smashingconf-new-york-1701098472531 Mon, 27 Nov 2023 15:21:12 GMT We can’t wait to be back for SmashingConf New York 2024 — our friendly and inclusive conference for designers and front-end developers. Boost your design and development skills, the smashing way.

]]> <![CDATA[Design Systems Leadership Summit D.C.]]> https://www.knapsack.cloud/design-systems-leadership-summits design-systems-leadership-summit-dc-1727204050710 Tue, 24 Sep 2024 18:54:10 GMT Hear from experts and connect with industry leaders from Fortune 500 Design Systems teams. Gain valuable insights, share experiences, and tackle challenges in a collaborative environment. With only 30 spots available, everyone will have a chance to participate and be heard.

“A chance to spend all day in a room with design system leaders and trade stories? Yes, please!" - Dan Mall

]]> <![CDATA[SmashingConf Antwerp]]> https://smashingconf.com/antwerp-2024/registration smashingconf-antwerp-1701098472531 Mon, 27 Nov 2023 15:21:12 GMT Meet SmashingConf Antwerp 🇧🇪 — our conference on design & UX, for designers and UI engineers who love the web. On usability, design systems, product design and UX challenges. Boost your design skills, the smashing way.

]]> <![CDATA[Design Systems Leadership Summit Austin, TX]]> https://www.knapsack.cloud/design-systems-leadership-summits design-systems-leadership-summit-austin-tx-1727204442783 Tue, 24 Sep 2024 19:00:42 GMT Hear from experts and connect with industry leaders from Fortune 500 Design Systems teams. Gain valuable insights, share experiences, and tackle challenges in a collaborative environment. With only 30 spots available, everyone will have a chance to participate and be heard.

“A chance to spend all day in a room with design system leaders and trade stories? Yes, please!" - Dan Mall

]]> <![CDATA[Detach! 24]]> https://detach.com.br/ detach-24-1730345769645 Thu, 31 Oct 2024 03:36:09 GMT An original tropical event about Design Systems, Ops and everything that makes design scale. Detach! is the only conference organized by Brazilians, dedicated to the fascinating universe of Design Systems and Design at Scale.

]]> <![CDATA[Figma x Github Dev meetup]]> https://nycfigmaxgithubdevmeetup.splashthat.com/GitHub figma-x-github-dev-meetup-1731682966729 Fri, 15 Nov 2024 15:02:46 GMT Efficient product development from an engineer’s perspective. Wasted cycles and small inefficiencies can really add up over time. At our developer meetup, learn how to optimize existing workflows, save time toggling between tools, and leverage jumping off points so you’re not always going from 0 to 1. We’ll have live demos and plenty of time to network and share best practices.

]]> <![CDATA[Building community for your design system: Why community and planning for success]]> https://my.demio.com/ref/HEcF3sbeH5uFENHA building-community-for-your-design-system-why-community-and-planning-for-success-1731948115466 Mon, 18 Nov 2024 16:41:55 GMT When we're building our design systems for success, we usually look at the components and processes as the answer to good adoption. However, building community around your design system has been proven to be an essential ingredient to scaling a design system.

]]> <![CDATA[Monthly meetup at Cherrywood Coffee]]> https://lu.ma/vwmgc0sf monthly-meetup-at-cherrywood-coffee-1731682966729 Fri, 15 Nov 2024 15:02:46 GMT For designers, developers, managers and anyone interested in product design, systems, frontend architecture, css frameworks, and other design systems-related topics.

]]> <![CDATA[Storybook Paris #3 - What's your status?]]> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/billets-storybook-paris-3-whats-your-status-1077460516409 storybook-paris-3-whats-your-status-1731682966729 Fri, 15 Nov 2024 15:02:46 GMT In this Storybook Paris meetup, we'll tackle the status of frontend library content! Three short talks on Storybook features for content tagging, Figma - Storybook status sync and monitoring the use of deprecated Bootstrap classes, followed by a networking get-together with food and drinks. Hosted by Algolia. Talks will be livestreamed on Chromatic's YouTube channel.

]]> <![CDATA[Design system health: defining it and achieving it]]> https://my.demio.com/ref/VTlcldInHj7x8EXa design-system-health-defining-it-and-achieving-it-1733435296155 Thu, 05 Dec 2024 21:48:16 GMT A panel webinar all about how to achieve a healthy design system. Creating a healthy design system is tricky. It's tough to even define what a healthy design system looks like and tougher to achieve it.

Guests: Nathan Curtis - Design Systems Consultant. Sonali Zaveri - Lead Design Technologist @ Flatiron Health. Josh Cusick - Sr. Product Designer, Design System & Infrastructure @ Braze.

]]> <![CDATA[Inspect & Reflect: IBM’s Carbon Design System]]> https://infa.ai/events/carbon_20250109 inspect-reflect-ibms-carbon-design-system-1735689431723 Tue, 31 Dec 2024 23:57:11 GMT Together, we’ll perform a design system inventory audit of IBM’s Carbon Design System directly on ibm.com. You’ll get an inside look at how experts approach design system inventories, identify inconsistencies, and discuss actionable strategies for optimizing component adoption.

]]> <![CDATA[Into Design Systems at Alaska Airlines - Seattle, USA]]> https://lu.ma/1z67ascp into-design-systems-at-alaska-airlines-seattle-usa-1737051366032 Thu, 16 Jan 2025 18:16:06 GMT Into Design Systems Meetup in Seattle, WA! 🇺🇸 🥳 Join our casual, friendly in-person DS event at Alaska Airlines in Seattle!

​👩🏻‍💻👨🏾‍💻🧑🏼‍💻 Who is this for? EVERYONE is welcome: designers, developers, POs, PMs, managers, researchers, accessibility specialists, freelancers, founders, professionals, students - anybody! 🤗

]]> <![CDATA[Inspect & Reflect: Atlassian’s Design System]]> https://infa.ai/events/atlassian_20250123 inspect-reflect-atlassians-design-system-1737050806529 Thu, 16 Jan 2025 18:06:46 GMT Together, we’ll perform a design system inventory audit of Atlassian’s Design System directly on Jira and Confluence products. You’ll get an inside look at how experts approach design system inventories, identify inconsistencies, and discuss actionable strategies for optimizing component adoption.

]]> <![CDATA[Knapsack 2024 Product Highlights & 2025 Feature Roadmap]]> https://knapsack-cloud.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xf_IyuI6QpmrHWszbgAoog#/registration knapsack-2024-product-highlights-2025-feature-roadmap-1731697736607 Fri, 15 Nov 2024 19:08:56 GMT Knapsack’s 2024 highlights include enhanced Figma integration, design tokens, theming, and prototyping. Join founders Chris Strahl and Evan Lovely to review this year’s launches and share our 2025 vision.

]]> <![CDATA[Into Design Systems - Accessibility Jam]]> https://lu.ma/zfrvk7wh into-design-systems-accessibility-jam-1738016412616 Mon, 27 Jan 2025 22:20:12 GMT ​Join our casual, friendly online jam to learn about accessibility in Design Systems ​In this edition, we’ll host an 'Ask Me Anything' session about accessibility. ​Additionally, we'll review Design System components to ensure they meet accessibility standards.

]]> <![CDATA[Inspect & Reflect: Adobe’s Spectrum Design System]]> https://infa.ai/events/adobe_20250206 inspect-reflect-adobes-spectrum-design-system-1737050806529 Thu, 16 Jan 2025 18:06:46 GMT Together, we’ll perform a design system inventory audit of Adobe’s Spectrum Design System directly on Adobe products. You’ll get an inside look at how experts approach design system inventories, identify inconsistencies, and discuss actionable strategies for optimizing component adoption.

]]> <![CDATA[Talking Tokens with Donnie D'Amato, Jackie Lai, Miranda Bouck, and Chris Bloom]]> https://knapsack-cloud.zoom.us/webinar/register/8017355776532/WN_OXvYFUUlTNOr2EdtRlB-vg#/registration talking-tokens-with-donnie-damato-jackie-lai-miranda-bouck-and-chris-bloom-1736895906581 Tue, 14 Jan 2025 23:05:06 GMT Let's talk tokens! From naming to implementation to updating, tokens have a lot to offer us if managed and used correctly. Join us for a spirited conversation with Donnie D'Amato, Jackie Lai, Miranda Bouck, and Christopher Bloom.

]]> <![CDATA[Patterns SF (Design Systems Leadership Summit)]]> https://www.knapsack.cloud/patterns patterns-sf-design-systems-leadership-summit-1736897483949 Tue, 14 Jan 2025 23:31:23 GMT Apply for Patterns (formerly the Design Systems Leadership Summit) in SF at Figma on February 27th 11am - 6pm. Join fellow digital production and design systems leaders for our one-day summit filled with interactive sessions, peer-led learning, and community connection. Only 30 leaders will be accepted to attend.

]]> <![CDATA[Sparkbox Unconference: Design System Value Gap]]> https://bit.ly/4a02EOV sparkbox-unconference-design-system-value-gap-1736978556378 Wed, 15 Jan 2025 22:02:36 GMT Sparkbox’s Ben Callahan will be facilitating our first Unconference of the year. He’ll start by sharing some of his learnings from The Question in 2024 and then guide a discussion around a few key questions, which you are about to answer. By sharing your experience, we’ll be able to broaden our understanding of this moment in the design system space.

]]> <![CDATA[Design Systems Report 2025 - Communication as the unlock for adoption]]> https://webinars.zeroheight.com/register/zeroheight-design-systems-report-2025-communication-as-the-unlock-for-adoption design-systems-report-2025-communication-as-the-unlock-for-adoption-1741686060491 Tue, 11 Mar 2025 09:41:00 GMT The Design Systems Report highlights communication as key — from gaining leadership buy-in to educating teams for adoption. Yet, communication often gets deprioritized when resources are tight. Luke Murphy, Design advocate at zeroheight, and Andressa Lombardo, Principal Design Systems Designer at Teamwork, will explore challenges in building community and communicating design systems.

]]> <![CDATA[Composition & Prototyping at Scale: How Teams Can Build Faster with Your Design System]]> https://knapsack-cloud.zoom.us/webinar/register/1517405136372/WN_icd721s7QP6u1H0wbLfezA#/registration composition-prototyping-at-scale-how-teams-can-build-faster-with-your-design-system-1742329256787 Tue, 18 Mar 2025 20:20:56 GMT Knapsack’s new Consumer role enables non-technical teams to build with reusable, production-ready components, speeding up digital production and enhancing collaboration across design, marketing, QA, and more. Join the demo to see how the consumer role in Knapsack can bring prototyping to your entire org.

]]> <![CDATA[Crafting Accessible Experiences with Design Systems]]> https://knapsack-cloud.zoom.us/webinar/register/7117400039033/WN_CGDXvF_8Q8SpintqEbR44A#/registration crafting-accessible-experiences-with-design-systems-1741196679360 Wed, 05 Mar 2025 17:44:39 GMT Accessibility isn’t a nice-to-have—it’s a must. The best design systems don’t just support accessibility; they bake it in from the start for better experiences for all users. Join us for a conversation with accessibility enthusiasts/experts Cintia Romero (Pinterest), Homer Gaines (Coforma), and Josh Mabry (Knapsack), on how to make accessibility a core part of your design and dev process.

]]> <![CDATA[DS NYC Community April Meetup]]> https://partiful.com/e/AfQWnrNkBisL0GaSdRy6 ds-nyc-community-april-meetup-1743609204494 Wed, 02 Apr 2025 15:53:24 GMT Come join us for a casual meetup to chat design systems and anything else. Looking forward to seeing you all!

]]> <![CDATA[Design Systems Report 2025 - Automating our design systems ]]> https://webinars.zeroheight.com/register/zeroheight-design-systems-report-2025-automating-our-design-systems design-systems-report-2025-automating-our-design-systems-1743602459566 Wed, 02 Apr 2025 14:00:59 GMT Many teams are early in their automation journey, but there's strong demand for automating design systems from pipelines to component creation, docs, and even AI agents. But are all ideas good ones? Join Luke, our design advocate, and Farid Sabitov, DesignOps consultant, as they explore the good, bad, and ugly of automation: what’s possible, what tools exist, and where manual effort still matters.

]]> <![CDATA[Design Systems Report 2025 - Resourcing and convincing leadership]]> https://webinars.zeroheight.com/register/zeroheight-design-systems-report-2025-resourcing-and-convincing-leadership design-systems-report-2025-resourcing-and-convincing-leadership-1743602459566 Wed, 02 Apr 2025 14:00:59 GMT The great design system shrink is real. With budgets tightening, 2025 demands proof of value. Leaders want results, yet teams feel under-resourced and pressured to do more with less. Luke Murphy, Design Advocate, and Alan Weibel, UX Architect at Salesforce, explore how to prove design system value, secure investment, and identify critical roles. How do we convince leadership and do more with less?

]]> <![CDATA[UX Engineering Meetup: NYC (April)]]> https://lu.ma/xfblie5e ux-engineering-meetup-nyc-april-1743609204494 Wed, 02 Apr 2025 15:53:24 GMT Hello frontend developers, UX engineers, design system experts, and design engineers!

​Are you looking for a space to connect with fellow senior engineers and talk shop? Join us for the inaugural UX Engineering meetup in NYC, brought to you by Chromatic (creators of Storybook) and Betterment.

]]> <![CDATA[Patterns CHI]]> https://www.knapsack.cloud/patterns patterns-chi-1744303017458 Thu, 10 Apr 2025 16:36:57 GMT Shape the future of digital product development at Patterns—an invite-only event for senior leaders in design, product, and engineering. Join expert panels, candid conversations, and hands-on workshops. Join 30 VPs and Directors in conversations about scaling digital production, AI + automation, leadership buy-in, and balancing innovation with stability. A few spots left—apply now!

]]> <![CDATA[Empowering Anyone to Prototype with Production-Ready Components in Knapsack]]> https://knapsack-cloud.zoom.us/webinar/register/7017424090388/WN_CWZDRh6XRAyMm2Lox_gFQg#/registration empowering-anyone-to-prototype-with-production-ready-components-in-knapsack-1744156794826 Tue, 08 Apr 2025 23:59:54 GMT Reusable components are only useful if teams can use them. Knapsack’s new prototyping tools and consumer role make it easy to build, test, and refine with production-ready components. Join our deep dive to see how prototyping just got faster and more impactful.

]]> <![CDATA[Config 2025]]> https://config.figma.com/san-francisco/register/ config-2025-1731682966729 Fri, 15 Nov 2024 15:02:46 GMT At Config, you’ll hear from the world’s leading product builders on the future of design and product development. You’ll also be the first to dive into Figma’s newest products and features. Discover how these updates can level up your design and development workflows, helping you stay one step ahead.

]]> <![CDATA[Patterns Happy Hour @ Config]]> https://share.hsforms.com/2magRBBRqSvqBPq8r4t-iFw4k8d4 patterns-happy-hour-config-1746277646436 Sat, 03 May 2025 13:07:26 GMT The Knapsack team is heading to San Francisco for Config 2025, and we’re excited to host a happy hour to connect with friends old and new! Whether you’ve joined us at a Patterns Leadership Summit or you feel like chatting with us about the future of AI-native workflows, design system automation, and continuous UX delivery, we’d love to see you there. Be sure to RSVP!

]]> <![CDATA[Config 2025 London]]> https://config.figma.com/london/register/ config-2025-london-1731682966729 Fri, 15 Nov 2024 15:02:46 GMT At Config, you’ll hear from the world’s leading product builders on the future of design and product development. You’ll also be the first to dive into Figma’s newest products and features. Discover how these updates can level up your design and development workflows, helping you stay one step ahead.

]]> <![CDATA[Into Design Systems]]> https://intodesignsystems.lemonsqueezy.com/checkout into-design-systems-1731682966729 Fri, 15 Nov 2024 15:02:46 GMT Top Experts Teach You Design Systems: Hands-on conference to level up your Design System skills. May 28-30 2025 Online - 3 Day Design Systems conference. Into Design Systems is the biggest virtual, interactive Design Systems conference worldwide. Our speakers are Design Systems experts & pioneers all of them provide practical & hands-on future-proofed content.

]]> <![CDATA[zeroheight deep dive: Keeping on top of your components]]> https://webinars.zeroheight.com/register/zeroheight-zeroheight-deep-dive-keeping-on-top-of-your-components?utm_campaign=Community%20Webinars%20-%20MKTG.WEBINAR.NOV.24&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--BQ5--naBOOrzB9JrfpuMpr8NjOnHq6ioL3_HTr4ZFrljGwDr1PyYgr03kb59WwhfdDsU7rv3lKuTr7Lg9yjvzv58_xA&_hsmi=364854552&utm_content=364854552&utm_source=hs_email zeroheight-deep-dive-keeping-on-top-of-your-components-1749159343179 Thu, 05 Jun 2025 21:35:43 GMT Join us for the first in our brand new deep dive webinar series, where we explore essential topics shaping the future of design systems with zeroheight. We're kicking things off with a focus on component hygiene — why it matters, what it unlocks, and how we manage it at scale inside the zeroheight platform. Whether you're building from scratch, scaling, or managing a mature system, expect tactical

]]> <![CDATA[Patterns PDX]]> https://knapsack.cloud/patterns patterns-pdx-1749519908109 Tue, 10 Jun 2025 01:45:08 GMT Patterns is an invite-only in-person summit for senior product, design, and engineering leaders to connect over the real challenges of modern product development like evolving the role of design in AI-led orgs, scaling UX across platforms, modernizing legacy systems, leading through change, and aligning cross-functional teams. Join peers from top companies for meaningful, practical conversations.

]]> <![CDATA[DS Live: Daniel Henderson-Ede - Couples Therapy: How Design Systems and Accessibility Teams Can Work Better Together]]> https://webinars.zeroheight.com/register/zeroheight-ds-live-daniel-henderson-ede-couples-therapy-how-design-systems-and-accessibility-teams-can-work-better-together?utm_campaign=Community%20Webinars%20-%20MKTG.WEBINAR.NOV.24&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9vurt_x3czOpyQf3uXa_bMz6j17sk8dsUzniRcUlI_gOePwZqrAYXzbWfgRXdJr0k_Z0KjKjR4IHfqvAg8fJR-LfpTBg&_hsmi=364854552&utm_content=364854552&utm_source=hs_email ds-live-daniel-henderson-ede-couples-therapy-how-design-systems-and-accessibility-teams-can-work-better-together-1749159343179 Thu, 05 Jun 2025 21:35:43 GMT For the second DS Live, we're inviting Daniel Henderson-Ede, Principal Consultant at Mantis & Co, to deliver their talk on how design systems and accessibility teams can work closer together.

]]> <![CDATA[DS Live: TJ Pitre - Context-Based Design Systems: Preparing for an AI-Driven Future]]> https://webinars.zeroheight.com/register/zeroheight-ds-live-tj-pitre-context-based-design-systems-preparing-for-an-ai-driven-future ds-live-tj-pitre-context-based-design-systems-preparing-for-an-ai-driven-future-1753271681612 Wed, 23 Jul 2025 11:54:41 GMT Design systems are evolving into connective tissue between people, tools, and AI. In this talk, TJ Pitre introduces Context-Based Design Systems—systems that go beyond appearances to capture meaning, behavior, and usage. Learn how they enable AI-driven workflows, reduce ambiguity, and improve collaboration between design and engineering.

]]> <![CDATA[SmashingConf Freiburg]]> https://smashingconf.com/freiburg-2025/ smashingconf-freiburg-1736117278326 Sun, 05 Jan 2025 22:47:58 GMT Our 12th SmashingConf Freiburg is made for front-end developers and designers. Let's venture into design systems, AI, accessibility, CSS, web performance and cutting-edge techniques, together!

]]> <![CDATA[SmashingConf New York]]> https://smashingconf.com/ny-2025 smashingconf-new-york-1736117278326 Sun, 05 Jan 2025 22:47:58 GMT SmashingConf New York 2025 is our amazing and friendly conference for designers and front-end developers. With topics like design systems, AI, Accessibility and UX research, we make sure you're inspired and get practical takeaways.

]]> <![CDATA[Converge 2025]]> https://converge.zeroheight.com/?utm_campaign=10979199-Converge%202025%20-%20MKTG.INTEVENT.MAR.25&utm_source=DSevents converge-2025-1745999958770 Wed, 30 Apr 2025 07:59:18 GMT A one-day in-person design systems conference that brings the community together! Back for it's 4th year, Converge is the design systems event for professionals in the thick of design systems — from starting out, right through to scaling and driving adoption, we’re pushing design systems forward together.

]]> <![CDATA[Design DNA - Design Systems Conference]]> https://designdnaconf.com/#tickets design-dna-design-systems-conference-1748120230906 Sat, 24 May 2025 20:57:10 GMT Join Design DNA 2025, a virtual conference on design systems, happening online Nov 13–14. Learn from industry experts about design system management, automation, AI integration, and inclusive design. Network globally and access live sessions, recordings, materials, and a participation certificate. Register now at designdnaconf.com!

]]> <![CDATA[Clarity 2025]]> https://www.clarityconf.com/ clarity-2025-1755715596458 Wed, 20 Aug 2025 18:46:36 GMT We have come a long way and we’ve achieved a lot. So for the 10th year of Clarity, I wanted us to have a moment together for reflection and sharing stories, renewal of motivation, inspiration, and energy; and personal and professional growth. This won’t be like previous Clarity conference. Camp Clarity is a retreat for the design systems community, by the community.

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