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Design Systems: Beyond The Button

Design Systems: Beyond The Button

By: Michelle Chin and Nefertiti Dukes
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Wondering what’s involved in making a successful design system? So is Nef, the newest member of zeroheight’s marketing team. In this podcast, Nef is joined by one of zeroheight’s trustiest Design Advocates, Michelle Chin, to get their questions answered about everything related to the big world of design systems. If you’re eager to make the bestest design system ever, you’ve found the perfect place!

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Episodes
  • Beyond the Button #10: How do design systems foster user trust?

    Beyond the Button #10: How do design systems foster user trust?
    Aug 8 2024

    This month, Michelle is joined by two new faces: Tim Legierse, one of the most tenured members of the zeroheight team, and Beau Ulrey, Sr. Design System Manager at U.S. Bank. This month’s discussion is about how design systems can foster user trust. Sure, a good set of reusable components can create a more consistent product. But what does that mean for users? According to the folks at U.S. Bank, a more consistent UI is a key driver for user trust and adoption, and they’ll tell us how.
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    58 mins
  • Beyond the Button #9: Where does user research fit into design systems?

    Beyond the Button #9: Where does user research fit into design systems?
    Jul 4 2024

    As designers, we aim to be user-centered, but figuring out where to incorporate user research can be tricky. How do we add user research when there’s a demand for components ASAP? Is it weird to ask users how they would use a button? Join us as we explore how user research fits in with the evolution of your design system. We cover approaches for integrating user research in practical and appropriate ways to meet the demands of a design system.
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    43 mins
  • Beyond the Button #8: How do you even start documenting patterns?

    Beyond the Button #8: How do you even start documenting patterns?
    Jun 5 2024

    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.
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    51 mins
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