

Systems of Harm
Amy Hupe
Design systems are the systems of tools, processes and practices that we use to create digital products, like websites and applications. But can design systems play a role in perpetuating systemic harm? Can they do anything to mitigate it?
In this series, design systems consultant and podcast host Amy Hupe interviews guests about their experiences of design systems, systemic exclusion, and how we can work to design more inclusive experiences.
In this series, design systems consultant and podcast host Amy Hupe interviews guests about their experiences of design systems, systemic exclusion, and how we can work to design more inclusive experiences.
Episodes
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May 22, 2023 • 54min
Design systems and trans exclusion with Luke Murphy
How do design systems contribute to trans-exclusion in our digital, social and political systems? What can we do to create more trans-exclusive experiences? In this episode, I talk to Luke Murphy, a design advocate and a good friend of mine who identifies as non-binary, to explore this issue.
Episode links
https://www.lurkmoophy.com/
Luke’s Twitter
Zeroheight blog

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May 10, 2023 • 50min
Design systems and cognitive bias with David Dylan Thomas
David Dylan Thomas, author, speaker and filmmaker, discusses the impact of cognitive bias on design and inclusivity. Topics include bias in design systems, challenges of inclusive design, creating awareness and inspiring change, and the importance of dissent in design teams.


