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We’ve launched the first zeroheight survey on AI + Design Systems
Help shape a report packed with real-world insights, benchmarks, and opportunities you can apply to your own workflow
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🗓️ Open til April 14
Your input helps define where design systems + AI go next
Promotional webinar graphic with bold “DSR” lettering, featuring two speakers with headshots, names, and roles, titled “Adoption as an existential challenge” scheduled for April 7, 2026.
Only 38% of design systems achieve wide adoption — for everyone else, it doesn’t go away.
In the doesn't go away category? 😅 Then this webinar is for you.
Guy Segal and Henry Daggett break down this year's DSR data and dive into what really drives adoption.
🎙️ Register here: hubs.li/Q048_s750
I'm back on the @zeroheight.com blog with a post about improving design systems with linting. It covers the full why, what, and how.
We often lint codebases, and many of the benefits transfer to design systems, helping ensure long-term viability.
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Wowwwwweee— @elyseholladay.bsky.social does it again 🤩
“AI in design systems: What’s changing in 2026?” is a must-read. Clear, honest, no hype—just what’s actually happening + where things are going.
MCPs, designing with code, structured patterns 👀
Read it here: hubs.li/Q048CHRT0
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I'm excited to announce that @lurkmoophy.bsky.social of @zeroheight.com will present a lightning talk at @pixelpioneers.co in Bristol on 19 June! ⚡
They will discuss why #designsystems, as we know them, need to die.
👉 Read the talk description & get your tickets:
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Promotional webinar graphic for the Design Systems Report 2026 featuring speakers Elyse Holladay and John Voss, with event date (March 24, 2026) and title “AI and Design Systems: The Promise and The Reality.”
56% of design system teams are using AI.
Only 15% say it’s living up to the hype.
AI is moving fast — but most teams are still figuring out what actually works.
What’s real vs hype?
Join Elyse Holladay + John Voss (hosted by Luke Murphy) as they break down the data.
Register: hubs.li/Q047VkJq0
We're looking forward to asking this question again next year too, as I feel like web components is going to jump up in usage.
2026 is the year of web components!
The Design Systems Report 2026 is here 👀
Join us today at 5pm GMT as we break down the biggest insights—from AI’s real impact to the ongoing adoption challenge.
Get a clear view of where design systems are heading (and what it means for your team).
🎙️ Register here: hubs.li/Q047jxkB0
The 5th edition of the Design Systems Report is here 📔
Design systems are now critical infrastructure—but they’re getting harder to sustain.
Buy-in is dropping. Teams are stretched. Adoption is still the biggest challenge.
Explore the report → hubs.li/Q04774jK0
Design System Report - Only 4 days to go - 17th March 2026
📅 Only 4 days to go until the Design System Report 2026 launches!
Join our webinar on 18 March at 5pm GMT with Luke Murphy, who will walk you through the key findings and insights.
Be the first to discover the current state of the design system landscape 🔮 Register here: hubs.li/Q046Jmf60
⏳ The Design Systems Report 2026 launches in 7 days.
Join @lurkmoophy.bsky.social on 18 March, 5pm GMT for a live webinar breaking down this year's findings — from the design systems resource crisis to AI, adoption, and documentation.
Register here: hubs.li/Q0468Zlv0
Join us live for this week's DS WTF: Do MCPs care more about patterns or components?
Taking place today at 4pm GMT!
Register here: hubs.li/Q044C-TZ0
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Design systems aren’t just a design or front-end efficiency play — their biggest impact is on the business.
Charlotte MacInnes covers measurable outcomes, lower cost & delivery risk, and a stronger investment case.
Need buy-in? Then start by reading this: hubs.li/Q044qjwj0
Design systems can't automate away all of your accessibility considerations
New on the zeroheight blog ✍️
Eric Bailey on why accessibility in design systems can’t be fully automated.
Tools catch errors — not usability, context, or real user needs.
A must-read for teams scaling design systems: hubs.li/Q043Zflr0
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🎧 Tomorrow on DSWTF: Are we delighting enough in our design systems?
Michelle Chin & Luke Murphy dig into whether joy belongs in design systems — from components to docs and beyond. Or… does delight even matter?
🗓 11 Feb · 4pm GMT | 8am PT | 11am ET
👉 Register here: hubs.li/Q042smgl0
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Another day, another belter of a blog post: The super talented Hannah Clarke’s article, “Solid foundations or shaky ground? The essential role of infrastructure in design system code,” is out now. 🤩
Read here: hubs.li/Q041XQqT0
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🚀 New on the zeroheight blog: From basic adoption to meaningful measurement: How design system metrics evolve.
Maya Hampton shares how to measure design systems beyond usage — focusing on efficiency, speed, and ROI with a practical metrics framework.
Read here 👉 hubs.li/Q041vY_w0
Tired of the adoption trap? 🚫 Dive into Maya Hampton's guide on evolving design system metrics. Measure what truly matters and boost your impact. Curious? Check it out! www.zeroheight.com/blog/from-basic-adoption...
Product deep dive webinar: Setting up your Figma files for success
Design systems live and die by their Figma files, and at scale, things get messy fast. 😅 In this webinar, we’re getting practical about keeping Figma files healthy, scalable, and working smoothly. We share tips, common gotchas, and lessons learned.
🗓 Tomorrow @ 4pm GMT
👉 Register: hubs.li/Q040fzty0
Trying to build a design system across dozens of enterprise products in a fragmented org? 😅 You’re not alone.
Guy Segal shares how his team tackled it in his Converge 2025 talk, “Naming Is Hard, but Have You Tried Working with People?”
🎥 Watch here: hubs.li/Q0402jN_0
Ever wondered what’s in a design system? 🤔 Dive into the essentials—tokens, components, docs, and more! Find out what's included (and what's not) plus get answers to your burning questions. Check it out! www.zeroheight.com/blog/what-does-a-design-...
The design system of the future isn’t just a collection of components—it’s foundational infrastructure for how teams build, collaborate, and ship.
Watch Elyse's talk where she expands our understanding of what a design system is and what it can do.
🎥 Watch now: hubs.li/Q03_v4P60
Ready to level up your design system game? 🚀 Dive into Stéphanie Walter’s guide on designing beyond the happy path. From resilient layouts to inclusive interactions, we've got the checklist you need! www.zeroheight.com/blog/designing-beyond-th...
Dive into the future of design systems! 🚀 Check out Adam Sedwick's 26 Figma tips to scale up your game by 2026. From DesignOps to seamless engineering partnerships, it's all here! www.zeroheight.com/blog/building-scalable-d...
Design Systems Report 2026 - Closes 14th Jan - Take survey
Last chance! The Design System Report survey closes tonight at midnight. ⏳
If you haven’t had a chance yet, this is your final opportunity to share your design system experience with us. The survey takes just 15–20 minutes, and your input truly makes a difference. 🤍
Take survey: hubs.li/Q03-0mb80
Navigating multi-brand design systems? 🎨 Dive into Alec Danz's guide on using opinionated vs. global design tokens. Simplify and scale your design game! www.zeroheight.com/blog/opinionated-vs-glob...
Design Systems Report 2026 - 5th edition - Take Survey
⏰ Final week to contribute to the Design Systems Report survey!
If you work in Design Systems, your input will help the community benchmark how we build, scale & adopt in the future.
👉 Help your peers by taking the survey today: hubs.li/Q03-0mb80
Ever wonder what a styleguide is? 🤔 Dive into how they keep your brand looking sharp and consistent. Tips, examples, and pitfalls included. Check it out! https://www.zeroheight.com/blog/what-is-a-styleguide/
Level up your design game! 🎮 Discover 5 essential accessibility checks for every component. From keyboard support to screen readers, Hidde de Vries has got you covered. Dive in and make your designs shine for everyone! www.zeroheight.com/blog/5-accessibility-che...
