When was the last time you shipped something that really felt impactful? We know a design system can be a powerful tool—but “value” and “impact” are difficult to define, quantify, and measure. Struggles with adoption, “convincing the business,” and yes, DS teams getting laid off, point to a challenging reality: we’re not delivering the value we say we are.
In this talk we’ll revisit what “impactful” really means and explore a framework to help you choose the most worthwhile DS work. Whether you officially work on a Design System team or not, you’ll come away with a focus reset from pure craftsmanship, back to work that is meaningful, energizing, and useful—not just for looking at.
