Design Systems WTF
A podcast from zeroheight.
Let’s be honest, design systems are full of choice wtf moments. Michelle and Luke, two of our resident design advocates, are attempting to combat this with a new regular series, where they answer a single question around design system troubles every two weeks.
Podcasting since 2023 • 34 episodes
Design Systems WTF
Latest Episodes
When is OK to snowflake?
Detach instance is a concept that has stuck fear into the hearts of design systems folks since the beginning. However, there are definitely instances where it’s totally ok to snowflake components! How should you deal with snowflakes in your sys...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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25:44
How much is too much documentation?
Sometimes we may feel the urge to include everything in our documentation, to the point where it rivals Lord of the Rings for length and density. However, we may be doing ourselves a disservice! How much is too much documentation? How much is n...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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27:01
Where should design systems sit in your org?
Design systems should sit in the design team. Design systems should sit in the designops team. Design systems should sit in their own team. There are so many different options that are presented as the ‘truth’ when it comes to design systems an...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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29:41
Should we get rid of infinite scroll?
Infinite scroll was designed to enhance the UX for browsing search results, but now it's often used to keep users endlessly engaged on social media. As concerns grow about its impact on mental health, especially among young people, it's time to...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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27:41
Do design systems make teams go faster?
Design systems are often hailed as the ultimate productivity boosters for devs and designers alike, but do they really deliver on that promise? We’ll explore whether design systems genuinely make teams more efficient or if they just add another...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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29:11
