Is ADHD a barrier to working on design systems, or is it actually a superpower? In this episode, I talk to Brad Frost, creator, web designer, teacher, speaker and writer about his recent experience of being diagnosed with ADHD, and what the past few years have taught him about resilience and self-compassion.
Episode links
https://bradfrost.com/
Brad’s blog post on ADHD: https://bradfrost.com/blog/post/adhd/
Brad on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bradfrost.com
Brad on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradfrost/
Design tokens course: https://designtokenscourse.com/
Atomic design certification course: https://atomicdesigncourse.com/
Brad’s newsletter: bradfrost.com/newsletter/
Wake up excited podcast: https://wakeupexcited.show/
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Design systems and big life events with Amy Hupe (featuring special guest host Luke Murphy)
What role do design systems play in supporting people navigating big life events and transitions? In this special episode, I move into the guest seat to discuss a recent life change I’ve been through, with help from special guest host and friend of the pod, Luke Murphy.
amyhupe.co.uk
Amy on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/amyhupe.bsky.social
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Design systems and gender with Lou Downe
How do design systems fit into wider social and political systems when it comes to gender, and the inclusion (or exclusion) of trans people? How do they perpetuate exclusion, and what can those of us working on design systems do to mitigate it?
I talk to Lou Downe, author of the best-selling book, Good Services, about their experience of trans-exclusion, and using service and systems design to advocate for equity.
Episode links
https://good.services/
Lou on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lou-downe-757a83b/
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Design systems and accessibility with Léonie Watson
How can design systems help us to create more accessible user experiences? How can we win hearts and minds in the fight to create more equitable experiences for disabled people? Will AI help or hinder us in the process? In this episode I talk to accessibility specialist Léonie Watson, Founder and Director of Tetralogical, Chair of the W3C Board of Directors, and co-Chair of the W3C Web Applications Working Group.
Léonie shares her experience as a blind person, including how technology has created both barriers and opportunities.
Episode links
https://tink.uk/
Tetralogical blog: http://tetralogical.com/blog
Léonie’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lwatson/
Léonie on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tink.uk
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Design systems and activism with Geri Reid
What does effective activism look like when it comes to design systems and inclusion? Why are so many of us missing the mark when making the case for prioritising accessibility, and what can we do about it? I talk to Geri Reid, accessibility specialist, to get her tricks of the trade.
Episode links
https://gerireid.com/
Geri’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerireid/
Geri on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/gerireid.com
Design systems are the systems of tools, processes and practices that we use to create digital products, like websites and applications. But can design systems play a role in perpetuating systemic harm? Can they do anything to mitigate it?
In this series, design systems consultant and podcast host Amy Hupe interviews guests about their experiences of design systems, systemic exclusion, and how we can work to design more inclusive experiences.
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