On Theme: Design Systems in Depth
Exploring how successful design systems get built, maintained, and deliver impact. Design systems is having a major reinvention moment, and I want to share what's working from design system practitioners out there forging the way. Expect aha moments, actionable insights, thoughtful discussions, and spicy takes from accomplished design system practitioners. Hosted by Elyse Holladay.
Podcasting since 2024 • 24 episodes
On Theme: Design Systems in Depth
Latest Episodes
Five 2026 Predictions for Design Systems with Noelle Lansford
Noelle joins me again for some 2026 predictions trend encapsulations, and we try to unpack the absolute madness of the first two months of 2026. 1️⃣ Designing with code is in, making pictures of UIs is out. ...
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2025 Predictions Recap with Noelle Lansford
My very first minisode of the entire podcast was some 2025 predictions, and a lot has changed. (Honestly, what was I thinking trying to make predictions in the era of A...
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On Theme S1 Minisode 4: Converge conference 2025 Recap
I'm back from Zeroheight's Converge conference in Bristol, UK, with my recap and thoughts. In this minisode, find out my three major themes from the event: reducing complexity, shifting towards code to design, and the narratives "framing our fu...
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On Theme S1 Minisode 3: This summer's AI vibe shift and conference news!
Surprise minisode! In this quick episode, hear a few ways AI tools are useful for design systems now, my new favorite design-eng handoff tool, and three can't-miss industry events this fall.
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Creativity and design system leadership in the age of AI, with Natalya Shelburne — #17
Chat, this is the last episode of season one! Thank you for listening and supporting the show! There's no better way to wrap up, IMO, than an optimistic and curious exploration of what it means to be a creative human in an increasingly technolo...
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