The #EAA makes #accessiblility a legal requirement for digital products and services. Your #DesignSystem plays a major role in assuring your products can be accessible by June 2025. Find out about the requirements and how to address them with you DS:

Visual #DesignSystem usage #audit: buff.ly/LnRiaS4 @tonyward.dev Screenshots show the page & context a component is used. Highlighting components tells a strong story: All red components are from the design system. It's easy to see adoption gaps, inconsistencies & overrides.

#DesignSystem #Component conformance with #wcag, is it possible? → buff.ly/BwaamLl Conformance ensures that every component instance upholds the design system’s standards for accessibility, quality, and consistency—at scale and over time.

A fantastic @figma.com #plugin for #designSystems buff.ly/NaZrtDy You can scan one or all pages in your DS library to find missing doc links, descriptions & even better, values without assigned variables (#designTokens). In just 5 min I fix a bunch of missing tokens. 🔥

#AI is raising the floor, not ceiling according to buff.ly/k01z1fc AI does not automate mastery, but democratizes basic competence. In the long-term, shortcuts don’t produce real mastery. It's great to get up to speed with something, but from there it is up to you.

A very valuable perspective on #vibeCoding with #AI: ilo.im/165uaf by @val.town In Short: Vibe coding is creating bad code that no one understands. It is fine for prototypes (legacy code is only code that is maintained), but it is a very bad idea for real production code.

Grug believe in "make → test → cry → fix", the ultimate design cycle: buff.ly/EoyhLS4 A fun little read about basics of good design. Also, a funny bot to chat about your design ideas with.

How do #AI #agents create a #ROI for you? Find out: buff.ly/46oRtqU TL;DR - Labor efficiency: Cost savings and automation. - Net-new revenue: Generating value from untapped opportunities. - Optimization: Continuous, holistic business transformation.

Learn how to create an #accessible #svg buff.ly/uoTEISr by @a11y-collective.com Common Pitfalls: - Missing / vague descriptions for informative graphics - No ARIA roles or incorrect attribute use - Relying on color as the only means of communication - Interactive elements not keyboard accessible

#AI thoughts buff.ly/rsGGwli AI has shifted us from "design to build" to "prototype to productize". Designers are now slower than eng and come into a live product to improve ux. On the positive this means we can build better product through rapid iteration of the actual product, with real data.

#Content for fun vs. purpose must be created differently. - Fun: Surprising, delightful, novel or playful interactions - Purpose: Expected, clear, fast & straightforward interactions Both content types could be in the same product, depending on the user intend. buff.ly/x5NQuyq by @automattic.com

#design managers & leads should contribute to the same goals, with their unique skills buff.ly/5eC4SN7 @alistapart.com - Lead Designer: user needs, product quality & strategic design initiatives - Design Manager: communication, manage stakeholders, align connects design to business

The future of #AI is up to #designers buff.ly/pMYTw0s (at least in part). Takeaways: - Complementary UIs help understand & internalize processes (e.g. abacus) - Competitive UIs make tasks easier but risk weakening our raw ability (e.g. calculator, GPS) Does your AI UI support or replace?

Why hasn't #AI made any #creative breakthrough? It's the way it thinks according to Gwern buff.ly/SGGTfHs - no continuous learning, once trained model stays the same - no "daydreaming", thinking about something in the background

An important topic: #AI content #etiquette buff.ly/NyRugtv by @distantprovince.bsky.social - Raw AI output wastes recipients’ time & attention without adding value - Good etiquette: adopt output as your own - Goal: keep communication meaningful, reduce cognitive spam, and respect others’ attention

Interesting read: buff.ly/qEpjM0f I find the whole notion of a pilot team, no matter for what transformation, very interesting. We often do experiments in products, feature flag changes or a/b test an idea. But we rarely use this for company transformations.

Very interesting and relevant post in #AI #morals: buff.ly/JwPCSnS by @jkcarlsmith The moral status & personhood of AI remains an unresolved, problem before the stakes become real. Legal & technological systems move ahead of philosophical & ethical consensus.

A dream come true for #designSystems. By figuring out the parent container in #css we can automatically use the best fitting tokens. For example to contrast a primary button on your default bg vs. inside of a colored notification. Looking forward to play around with this. → buff.ly/RTIH3iH

#ContextEngineering for #AI ilo.im/165285 Building powerful & reliable AI agents is increasingly about engineering the right context. A cross-functional challenge requiring understanding of business use cases, defining outputs & structuring the necessary data for LLMs

The new inclusive sans by @penguinbooksusa.bsky.social buff.ly/I2Qh4qN is a fantastic refresh of a #font that focuses on clear and distinct letterforms and optimized space to be readable for everyone. And nevertheless the result is a beautiful typeface with delightful details.

Multilanguage support in a #DesignSystem? Learn more buff.ly/pfBTwIP Takeaways: - Design for localization from the start - Flexible layouts, robust typography, and real content in the design - Use design tokens and Figma Variables to manage language and locale variations efficiently.

The wizard of OZ #ux #testing method buff.ly/dYundjR This method was new to me but makes complete sense. It was used a lot in self-driving cars, where the car was actually remote controlled. It's a way to test technology that does not exist to understand user interactions, problems, etc.

On scroll behavior buff.ly/cFhxHZo by #nngroup Key takeaway: Make sure to preserve scroll position. E.g. when users move between a list and detail pages preserving scroll position is extremely important to avoid frustration. Only exception is if content changes significantly.

The #AI market may change soon: buff.ly/UbIjOmv The argument: With investor money drying up AI companies need to charger higher prices or turn to other means like advertisement to sustain their business. High quality free AI access may be a story from the past soon.

On the future of #designSystems buff.ly/4kwCkPK by @bencallahan.com Interesting ideas: - components that evolve based on real usage data - generative elements that reshape on different devices - AI models using DS guidelines to prototype product flows - AI chat replaces docs

#UX cannot eliminate digital scams, but significantly reduce risk by making experiences simpler, clearer, and safer. buff.ly/g878tGE by @smashingmagazine.com A very interesting topic & one I have to admit I have not considered. Especially with #AI now making scams even more realistic

Interesting buff.ly/uqm3nql By getting a fresh perspective, e.g. by involving people unfamiliar with your domain you often arrive at the most innovative solutions. Key Concepts 1. Breaking Out of Autopilot 2. Challenging assumptions 3. Expertise creates blind spots 4. Cross-Disciplinary Insights

What makes design truly great? It’s more than just looks. Think usability, accessibility, consistency, and real user value. I break down what “design quality” means, why it matters, and how to achieve it. Elevate your work and set your product apart! 🔗 buff.ly/bJKDUNf #UX #Design

Approaches to #AI safety by @bluedotimpact.bsky.social buff.ly/FBlJBKT Takeaways - Multifaceted approach is needed - Embedding safety as a core value - Global governance and cooperation - Proactive planning - Continuous Improvement Read the article for more details on this.

Relevant: #bias in #designSystems buff.ly/CXsuQd2 by @bencallahan.com‬ Takeaway: - Bias makes some feel like the system is build for them & others like it is not. - You can't avoid bias, but you can mitigate it by including folks from e.g. different disciplines or projects.

On the The broken rhetoric of AI: buff.ly/V9uJMMw Key point: The way we talk about #AI often overstates its capabilities and misleads us. A more honest conversation is needed to ensure that AI’s real potential and limits are properly understood.

Should we root for #AI? A question many of us have on our mind at the moment: buff.ly/6sX5Pog The key point: The most valuable work will remain deeply human, requiring skills that AI cannot replicate. The challenge is to harness AI’s power without losing what makes us irreplaceably human.

Space for #innovation is an important topic in our current times where it seems everything is focused on being fast, cheap and slapping #AI on it: buff.ly/kTPaI9B Innovation has to be part of the process. Over-optimizing for efficiency will kill innovation, which flourishes in the messy & uncertain

#wcag 3.0 insights buff.ly/xn759Ky by @smashingmagazine.com‬ Finally a less ridged and more practical system. Hoping that I can finally leave a 4.45:1 contrast in the system :D This change is supposed to shift focus to fixing important issues first and encourages continuous improvements to a11y.

A simple 6 step #framework to guide your #design #process and move from intuitive to evidence-based decisions by #spotify buff.ly/bnu2int Steps: - Set a Goal - Data & Insights - Identify Problems & Opportunities - Build Hypotheses - Create Solutions - Document learnings

Inspiring piece on quality buff.ly/lcas1h5 Totally feel it & see the issue with many product that started string, but overtime lost their quality by chasing metrics & business goals. I like the notion of "Quality is a choice". And the motto: let’s keep making things we’re proud to put our names on

Important aspect to #templates: buff.ly/jxWjL3D While they help getting started, without questioning and adjusting them you miss finding unique solutions and always end up with an acceptable but not great outcome. Always focus on the specific situational user need.

Post by @elwinvaneede.com‬ buff.ly/vNk0mO6 discussing a collection of components, patterns, and tools developed by product teams using the #designSystem We have something similar: #primer #recipes. I feel this is the common term: buff.ly/xm5COG4 It's not always easy to manage but a great tool.

Great post by @pjonori.com‬ buff.ly/qf1yzm9 on #designSystem #planning. Important Takeaways: - Plan around projects, not people → headcount changes extremely often in DS teams - Capacity Buffer for support ~20% - Over-Communicate to stakeholders - Expect plans to change once execution begins

#Documentation is often an afterthought in #designSystems and folks avoid it, often leaving it to devs to do. This post argues that everyone should be involved and I agree: buff.ly/1GGKF0e #AI makes code & figma docs less important but we still need a11y, usage, pattern and similar documentation.

Pretty neat project: buff.ly/kQYf49w A language server for #designTokens improving the token experience in code editors like vscode. It offers real-time feedback, autocomplete, and refactoring, for a more efficient workflow. Checkout the Repo for more details: buff.ly/JLozOoL

Don't reinvent the wheel is bad advice according to buff.ly/SDFWXwl Sometimes it is important to question existing ideas, to arrive at new ones, or learn why the existing ideas are great. However, it is still important recognize when to leverage existing work for greater impact.

Great article on #designSystem #a11y by my colleague @janmaarten.com‬ buff.ly/tucpi4K Top takeaways: - Even accessible #components can result in inaccessible products if key details are missed - User testing and community input are essential to uncover real-world a11y barriers

Will the partnership of Jony Ive and #OpenAI redefine AI hardware? buff.ly/jRkqAtG Jony had a huge impact at #apple, but will this translate to AI? If it does, he could make AI more humane, intuitive, and accessible. Setting new benchmarks for AI in the physical world.

Shocked but not surprised by those insights on tech workers condition, if I am honest: buff.ly/Y8DA9IR I am always surprised because it feels like everyone knows the reasons and yet no company changes anything. I can't imagine burning out employees and rehiring is cheap. Where is the money here?

Thoughts on what a successful #designSystem buff.ly/sZMpS0F The TL:DR → A design system’s true value is measured by how well it works in practice, not how perfect it looks on paper.

On #UI #Copy: buff.ly/qwgNM1s - Long-form: Used for detailed, complex information e.g. docs, help articles - Short-form: A single, important point e.g. onboarding, product descriptions - Micro: Quickly inform or influences user’s next step e.g. button, error msg

Important #AI consideration: buff.ly/KlrWoZc #AI doesn't make you smarter, it actually makes you dumber, but possibly more productive. For personal growth use AI consciously as a collaborator, not for everything. Keep thinking & solving issues independently of AI or loose those skills.

Totally agree with this buff.ly/GiYAL3q #AI buttons are bad #UI that exists b/c we didn't create better UI for it. AI shouldn't be enabled, it should naturally mix with our work. We shouldn't stop to let AI work, it should work with us at the same time.

Inspiring article about #designing for #AI: buff.ly/HwgpNjz Interesting take: Form follows function is harder with AI, because the function is largely unclear. At least until we move more towards integrated and custom-built AIs and away from the one AI to do it all.