Design Systems Podcast
83. Breaking silos and enhancing teamwork in design systems with Tony Pantello and Chris Henke at Accutech
Sep 13, 2023
Tony Pantello, Senior UI/UX Designer, and Chris Henke, Senior UI/UX Developer, discuss breaking silos and enhancing teamwork in design systems. They explore the collaboration between design and development teams, the challenges of building a design system, and the importance of understanding ROI in design systems implementation. They also emphasize the significance of collaboration and democratization in design systems, advocating for real-time collaboration between designers and developers.
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- Collaboration between design and development is crucial for the successful implementation of a design system
- The design system facilitated a shift from phased and siloed work to collaborative work in real-time, resulting in faster product development and improved collaboration
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Implementing a Design System for Scalability and Efficiency
Three years ago, the company AccuTech realized the need for a design system to systemize design and keep up with the volume of designs and apps they had. The heavy focus on UI patterns like buttons, grids, and form fields led to repetitive work for different product teams. The idea of a design system was introduced to streamline and systemize their design workflow. Collaboration between design and development was key to the success, with both teams understanding the benefits and working together to implement the system. Knapsack was a critical component, providing the platform and education needed for the design system's onboarding and success.
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