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Design Systems Podcast

101. PJ Onori of Pinterest/Disney: Design Systems Shifting the Productivity Paradigm

Feb 20, 2024
PJ Onori of Pinterest/Disney discusses the transformative impact of design systems on productivity and workforce dynamics. The episode explores benefits and hurdles of design systems, emphasizing systems thinking, adaptability, and collaboration between design and engineering teams. Insights are shared on overcoming resistance to design constraints and empowering creativity within boundaries. The interplay between creativity, structure, and the evolving landscape of product design and development is examined.
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Quick takeaways

  • Design systems revolutionize work processes by enhancing collaboration and consistency.
  • Embracing constraints fuels creativity and efficiency, fostering collaboration between design and engineering teams.

Deep dives

Evolution of Understanding Design Systems

The podcast discusses the evolution of understanding design systems over time. Initially, there was a need to explain the concept of design systems to executives and key stakeholders. However, as the industry has matured, there is a growing awareness of what design systems entail. The conversation touches on the importance of marking time in the industry and how definitions and understanding have progressed from focusing solely on components to a broader view encompassing various aspects of design systems.

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