On Theme: Design Systems in Depth I’m a design system consumer now: lessons from the other side, with Beau Ulrey — #07
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Mar 3, 2025 Beau Ulrey, who leads a design team at Oracle Health, shares unique insights from his experiences in both creating and consuming design systems. He discusses the balancing act between speed and stability in development. The conversation delves into the integration of design systems with AI, challenges in onboarding new team members, and the importance of cross-team empathy. Beau also reflects on the tension between design and product teams, highlighting the necessity for better collaboration and communication.
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Design System Evolution at IBM
- At IBM, Beau Ulrey's team improved design consistency by creating a pattern library.
- This evolved into reusable components and eventually adopting the Carbon design system.
Origin of Design Systems
- Design systems originate from the need for consistent and effective product design.
- They stem from practical design needs within product teams, highlighting their interconnectedness.
Component Creation Timing
- Consider the likelihood of design changes before creating components.
- Standardize only when the design has solidified to avoid premature systematization.