Join us live for this week's DS WTF: Do MCPs care more about patterns or components?
Taking place today at 4pm GMT!
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Join us live for this week's DS WTF: Do MCPs care more about patterns or components?
Taking place today at 4pm GMT!
Register here: hubs.li/Q044C-TZ0
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Design systems aren’t just a design or front-end efficiency play — their biggest impact is on the business.
Charlotte MacInnes covers measurable outcomes, lower cost & delivery risk, and a stronger investment case.
Need buy-in? Then start by reading this: hubs.li/Q044qjwj0
Design systems can't automate away all of your accessibility considerations
New on the zeroheight blog ✍️
Eric Bailey on why accessibility in design systems can’t be fully automated.
Tools catch errors — not usability, context, or real user needs.
A must-read for teams scaling design systems: hubs.li/Q043Zflr0
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🎧 Tomorrow on DSWTF: Are we delighting enough in our design systems?
Michelle Chin & Luke Murphy dig into whether joy belongs in design systems — from components to docs and beyond. Or… does delight even matter?
🗓 11 Feb · 4pm GMT | 8am PT | 11am ET
👉 Register here: hubs.li/Q042smgl0
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Another day, another belter of a blog post: The super talented Hannah Clarke’s article, “Solid foundations or shaky ground? The essential role of infrastructure in design system code,” is out now. 🤩
Read here: hubs.li/Q041XQqT0
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🚀 New on the zeroheight blog: From basic adoption to meaningful measurement: How design system metrics evolve.
Maya Hampton shares how to measure design systems beyond usage — focusing on efficiency, speed, and ROI with a practical metrics framework.
Read here 👉 hubs.li/Q041vY_w0
Tired of the adoption trap? 🚫 Dive into Maya Hampton's guide on evolving design system metrics. Measure what truly matters and boost your impact. Curious? Check it out! https://www.zeroheight.com/blog/from-basic-adoption-to-meaningful-measurement-how-design-system-metrics-evolve/
Product deep dive webinar: Setting up your Figma files for success
Design systems live and die by their Figma files, and at scale, things get messy fast. 😅 In this webinar, we’re getting practical about keeping Figma files healthy, scalable, and working smoothly. We share tips, common gotchas, and lessons learned.
🗓 Tomorrow @ 4pm GMT
👉 Register: hubs.li/Q040fzty0
Trying to build a design system across dozens of enterprise products in a fragmented org? 😅 You’re not alone.
Guy Segal shares how his team tackled it in his Converge 2025 talk, “Naming Is Hard, but Have You Tried Working with People?”
🎥 Watch here: hubs.li/Q0402jN_0
Ever wondered what’s in a design system? 🤔 Dive into the essentials—tokens, components, docs, and more! Find out what's included (and what's not) plus get answers to your burning questions. Check it out! https://www.zeroheight.com/blog/what-does-a-design-system-include/
The design system of the future isn’t just a collection of components—it’s foundational infrastructure for how teams build, collaborate, and ship.
Watch Elyse's talk where she expands our understanding of what a design system is and what it can do.
🎥 Watch now: hubs.li/Q03_v4P60
Ready to level up your design system game? 🚀 Dive into Stéphanie Walter’s guide on designing beyond the happy path. From resilient layouts to inclusive interactions, we've got the checklist you need! https://www.zeroheight.com/blog/designing-beyond-the-happy-path-in-design-systems/
Dive into the future of design systems! 🚀 Check out Adam Sedwick's 26 Figma tips to scale up your game by 2026. From DesignOps to seamless engineering partnerships, it's all here! https://www.zeroheight.com/blog/building-scalable-design-systems-with-figma-26-tips-for-2026/
Design Systems Report 2026 - Closes 14th Jan - Take survey
Last chance! The Design System Report survey closes tonight at midnight. ⏳
If you haven’t had a chance yet, this is your final opportunity to share your design system experience with us. The survey takes just 15–20 minutes, and your input truly makes a difference. 🤍
Take survey: hubs.li/Q03-0mb80
Navigating multi-brand design systems? 🎨 Dive into Alec Danz's guide on using opinionated vs. global design tokens. Simplify and scale your design game! https://www.zeroheight.com/blog/opinionated-vs-global-design-tokens-simplifying-multi-brand-design-systems/
Design Systems Report 2026 - 5th edition - Take Survey
⏰ Final week to contribute to the Design Systems Report survey!
If you work in Design Systems, your input will help the community benchmark how we build, scale & adopt in the future.
👉 Help your peers by taking the survey today: hubs.li/Q03-0mb80
Ever wonder what a styleguide is? 🤔 Dive into how they keep your brand looking sharp and consistent. Tips, examples, and pitfalls included. Check it out! https://www.zeroheight.com/blog/what-is-a-styleguide/
Level up your design game! 🎮 Discover 5 essential accessibility checks for every component. From keyboard support to screen readers, Hidde de Vries has got you covered. Dive in and make your designs shine for everyone! https://www.zeroheight.com/blog/5-accessibility-checks-to-run-on-every-component/
Counting down to Christmas? 🎄 We’ve got the perfect way to help you pass the time!
Help shape the future of design systems by contributing to the longest-running industry report. The survey takes on average 15 minutes—so grab a mince pie 😋 and dive in: hubs.li/Q03YRds30
Unlock the magic of design tokens! 🌟 Discover why they matter and how to use them like a pro in your design system. Ready to level up your workflow? Dive into our latest blog for practical tips and tricks! https://www.zeroheight.com/blog/why-should-you-use-design-tokens/
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zeroheight users, it’s that time of year again—your 2025 design system stats are comin’ in hot to your inboxes! 📮🔥 Take a look and see what you achieved this year.
Ever wondered how design systems vibe with service design? 🤔 Frances Whinder dives into the magic of merging them for better discovery, testing, and more. Check it out and level up your service patterns! https://www.zeroheight.com/blog/how-does-a-design-system-fit-into-service-design/
Are design tokens being over-engineered? 🤔
Find out in Luis Ouriach (Design Advocate at Figma)’s video from Converge 2025. Watch the full talk, “Minimum Viable Tokens,” here: hubs.li/Q03Y87Vs0
Discover the magic of Atomic DesignOps! 🚀 Karl Randay shares how small teams can scale efficiently, cut down on handoffs, and make a big impact without the fuss. Dive into smarter scaling! https://www.zeroheight.com/blog/scale-smarter-how-atomic-designops-helps-small-teams-win/
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🚀 We just launched the Design System Report 2026 survey!
Your input helps shape how teams build and scale design systems across the industry.
It takes on average 15-20 mins (30 mins if you go granular 🤓).
Survey link here 👉 hubs.li/Q03Xg0sp0
Thank you for helping to push our community forward!
Ever wondered how AI can turbocharge your design systems? 🚀 Dive into Tobi Olowu's guide on using Figma variables and smart automation to build accessible systems faster. Ready to level up? https://www.zeroheight.com/blog/ai-and-variables-building-more-accessible-design-systems-faster/
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Converge 2025 talks are now available on demand! 👇
We may be biased, but these are some of our best yet. Whether you missed the conference or want to relive the highlights, you can now watch every talk. 💫
🎥 Watch now: hubs.li/Q03Wp53h0
In this article, @asedwick.bsky.social introduces the concept of "composability over inheritance" to scale design systems: zeroheight.com/blog/using-c...
Check it out on the @zeroheight.com blog and learn how to use this approach in component code and within Figma.
Change is the only constant! 🚀 Dive into Dan Donald's guide on mastering design system shifts. Triage tips, naming wisdom, and workflow wonders await. Ready to embrace the change? https://www.zeroheight.com/blog/design-system-change-management/
