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Dec 2019
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1. Evan Lovely: What are design systems...

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Send us feedback or episode suggestions. In the pilot episode of the Design Systems Podcast, host Chris Strahl talks with Evan Lovely about design systems as a whole. What are they? Who are they meant for? What are the benefits? And more. Evan Lovely CTO and Co-Founder, Basalt and Knapsack Evan is the CTO of Basalt. His pragmatism and craftsmanship are con ... Show More
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3. Emily Campbell: Design and code convergence
Send us feedback or episode suggestions.Chris and Emily Campbell discuss the convergence of design and code, and what that actually looks like. They walk through what a designer role looks like in a modern digital product team and Emily explains her idea that design and developme ... Show More
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4. Dan Mall: How do design systems work in enterprise organizations?
Send us feedback or episode suggestions.Dan Mall calls in from the East coast to chat with Chris about design systems and their role in enterprise organizations. How does this affect the teams that work on them? The guys also discuss what digital products actually are in relation ... Show More
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5. Tatiana Mac: Design and inclusivity
Send us feedback or episode suggestions.Chris talks with Tatiana Mac about ensuring design systems, specifically components, are accessible. The two discuss accessibility testing tools, being sure to be inclusive in forms, considering inclusion and the "why" when asking for certa ... Show More
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