Design Systems Podcast
95. Matt Weinberg, Sr. Product Designer at Angi: Empathy-First Approach to Evolving Design Systems
Jan 2, 2024
Matt Weinberg, a Senior Product Designer at Angi, shares his insights on the evolution of design systems. He discusses his approach to refining and improving design systems at Angi, including gathering user feedback, conducting usability tests, and embracing collaboration between designers and engineers. Matt emphasizes the importance of empathy, accessibility, and continuous improvement in design systems, while also addressing the challenges of implementing them in large organizations.
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- Improving discoverability and fostering shared understanding enhance the functionality and communication of design systems.
- Regular user feedback, surveys, and usability tests drive continuous improvement and informed decision-making in design systems.
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Improving Discoverability and Shared Understanding
When Matt Weinberg joined Angie, he discovered that one of the first challenges was improving the discoverability of the design system and fostering a shared understanding of how it should work. He started by creating a documentation website to make system aspects easier to find and gather feedback from designers and engineers. By gauging how people used the system and addressing their issues, Matt was able to enhance the system's functionality and communication between designers and engineers.
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