# On Theme: Design Systems in Depth

> Exploring how successful design systems get built, maintained, and deliver impact for their product teams.

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## Posts
- [Design system quality has a business case now (and it's ... AI?), with Murphy Trueman](https://www.designsystemsontheme.com/p/design-system-quality-has-a-business-case-now-and-it-s-ai-with-murphy-trueman)
- [Brand imagery & color swatches: lessons from building for e-comm, with Maya Hampton](https://www.designsystemsontheme.com/p/brand-imagery-color-swatches-lessons-from-building-for-e-comm-with-maya-hampton)
- [What to do with AI on your design system right now (and make a better way of working)](https://www.designsystemsontheme.com/p/what-to-do-with-ai-on-your-design-system-right-now-and-make-a-better-way-of-working): plus some philosophical musings on why I think we have the power to change how we work
- [What comes after the infinite canvas, and how do we get there? with Robin Cannon](https://www.designsystemsontheme.com/p/what-comes-after-the-infinite-canvas-and-how-do-we-get-there-with-robin-cannon)
- [what's coming for design systems in 2026? ](https://www.designsystemsontheme.com/p/what-s-coming-for-design-systems-in-2026): the reinvention moment is here, y'all
- [judge my 2025 design systems predictions](https://www.designsystemsontheme.com/p/judge-my-2025-design-systems-predictions): season two is officially here!
- [did we have a summer AI vibe shift?](https://www.designsystemsontheme.com/p/did-we-have-a-summer-ai-vibe-shift): surprise, a minisode!
- [Creativity and leadership in the age of AI, with Natalya Shelburne](https://www.designsystemsontheme.com/p/creativity-and-leadership-in-the-age-of-ai-with-natalya-shelburne): also, goats
- [But "design systems as infrastructure" is boring, with Sam Anderson](https://www.designsystemsontheme.com/p/but-design-systems-as-infrastructure-is-boring-with-sam-anderson): plus a soupçon of AI chitchat
- [Naming is hard, but have you tried working with people? with Guy Segal](https://www.designsystemsontheme.com/p/naming-is-hard-but-have-you-tried-working-with-people-with-guy-segal): because we haven't invented mind-reading yet
- [The Four Quadrants of Design System Impact, with Ben Callahan](https://www.designsystemsontheme.com/p/the-four-quadrants-of-design-system-impact-with-ben-callahan): plus Ben's thoughts on the future of the industry
- [Shipping new ways of working to a classic organization with the One UPS system, with Marcela Rodriguez Joos](https://www.designsystemsontheme.com/p/shipping-new-ways-of-working-to-a-classic-organization-with-the-one-ups-system-with-marcela-rodrigue)
- [The flaws of the  “accessibility is built in to the design system” argument, with Daniel Henderson-Ede](https://www.designsystemsontheme.com/p/the-flaws-of-the-accessibility-is-built-in-to-the-design-system-argument-with-daniel-henderson-ede)
- [Help, I'm starting a new design system job! with Amy Ogg](https://www.designsystemsontheme.com/p/help-im-starting-a-new-design-system-job-with-amy-ogg): coffee, connections, and finding the sensation of success
- [Hand off the API: a design & build workflow for components, with Jeff Pelletier](https://www.designsystemsontheme.com/p/hand-off-the-api-a-design-build-workflow-for-components-with-jeff-pelletier): hey, an engineer!
- [Bye Purple! A redesign powered by local & global design system layers at Spotify, with Smith & Tyce](https://www.designsystemsontheme.com/p/bye-purple-a-redesign-powered-by-local-global-design-system-layers-at-spotify-with-smith-tyce)
- [What happens when your system can’t support your flagship product? with Adriana Morales](https://www.designsystemsontheme.com/p/what-happens-when-your-system-can-t-support-your-flagship-product-with-adriana-morales)
- [I’m a design system consumer now: lessons from the other side, with Beau Ulrey](https://www.designsystemsontheme.com/p/i-m-a-design-system-consumer-now-lessons-from-the-other-side-with-beau-ulrey): not a zoologist, after all
- [Building a multi-brand joint venture design system for BetMGM, with ToniAnn Drenckhahn](https://www.designsystemsontheme.com/p/building-a-multi-brand-joint-venture-design-system-for-betmgm-with-toniann-drenckhahn)
- [Stop waiting for permission! and other ways to show design systems value, with Brian Alfaro](https://www.designsystemsontheme.com/p/stop-waiting-for-permission-and-other-ways-to-show-design-systems-value-with-brian-alfaro): design systems are like a toilet?
- [All the things you shouldn’t do for design system success, with Dan Mall](https://www.designsystemsontheme.com/p/all-the-things-you-shouldn-t-do-for-design-system-success-with-dan-mall): more spicy takes per minute than any episode to date
- [What layoffs and getting "zero results" from your design system have to do with each other, with Noelle Lansford](https://www.designsystemsontheme.com/p/what-layoffs-and-getting-zero-results-from-your-design-system-have-to-do-with-each-other-with-noelle): don't forget the rebrand
- [When Design Systems became A Thing with Jina Anne](https://www.designsystemsontheme.com/p/when-design-systems-became-a-thing-with-jina-anne): did we create a monster?
- [Efficiency, respect, and the origins of design systems with Brad Frost on the On Theme podcast](https://www.designsystemsontheme.com/p/efficiency-respect-and-the-origins-of-design-systems-with-brad-frost-on-the-on-theme-podcast): it's here! season one launches NOW!
- [please help me support my local LA community during the fires](https://www.designsystemsontheme.com/p/la-fires)
- [5 predictions for design systems in 2025 and beyond](https://www.designsystemsontheme.com/p/5-predictions-for-design-systems-in-2025-and-beyond): 🎙️ On Theme Subscriber Minisode No. 2
- [are design systems in the trough of disillusionment?](https://www.designsystemsontheme.com/p/s1-minisode-1): for your ears only 🎙️ On Theme Subscriber Minisode No. 1