Definition layers within semantic tokensWe can describe objects in different levels of detail, can we apply this thinking to design tokens?Feb 6Feb 6
The Design System Dream TeamStructuring a team around continuous activities rather than discipline.Feb 15Feb 15
Fauxtended collectionsAfter a couple more months figuring out how we might use variables, despite the workflow problems I describe in A Mode Too Far, we figured…Jan 25Jan 25
Two design system mental models that bump heads.This is something that pops up so frequently you may not have actually noticed it.Jan 18Jan 18
Behavioural consistency is the bigger win for design systemsI often get met with confused frustration when I say this in a room of designers, but I believe the absolute biggest win for design system…Dec 4, 20241Dec 4, 20241
Documentation driven designWriting Design System docs before you put cursor to artboard.Oct 14, 20242Oct 14, 20242
Buttons and Non-text contrastDesigning cross platform buttons with WCAG 2.2 AA in mind.Jun 11, 2024Jun 11, 2024
Adapting a type scale based for users that zoom… a discussion and experimentA few weeks ago I observed some people use a website with a very high zoom level and I haven’t been able to stop thinking about one…Mar 9, 20241Mar 9, 20241
Figuring out the plug order on your aircooled VW distributorI’m a member of many aircooled groups and forums, one question I see at least every month goes along the lines of:Jun 16, 2023Jun 16, 2023
Focusing on focus statesSome things I’ve learned about designing focus states at GDS, BT and LBG.Sep 23, 20221Sep 23, 20221
Every Design System should be different. That’s ok.The 622 page FA handbook, what could be called the “Laws of the game” outlines every single rule that needs to be observed by clubs and…Feb 1, 2022Feb 1, 2022
The missing manual — Fitting a CSP disc brake kit to a VW T2I recently fitted a CSP disc kit to my 1970 VW Bus, it was a relatively straight forward process but a few things caused me some issues…Aug 20, 2021Aug 20, 2021
Why debate non-text contrast of UI elements?TLDR; Stop debating if any particular UI element “needs to comply” with WGAG 2.1- Non-text contrast and just do it.Jul 5, 20212Jul 5, 20212
Removing an engine from an aircooled VolkswagenBefore owning my first aircooled VW 5 years ago I had barely changed a spark plug. In the last 12 months I have removed my engine by…Mar 12, 2021Mar 12, 2021
Published inEE Design TeamProduct optimisation at BT: a design system to help us scaleDave House is a Product designer helping BT develop a design system that can help developers and designers work more efficiently.Dec 21, 2020Dec 21, 2020