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Introducing DS ARC: The Design System Agent-Readiness Checker. 💥 The new tool that allows you to test the agent-readability of your design system documentation.  Get started ➡️ https://hubs.ly/Q04zL_z90

Do designers, especially designers on design systems, need to know how to code? Or at least understand what they’re looking at? Join tomorrow’s episode of DSWTF as Luke and Michelle dive into whether you need to be opening VS Code right now. 📅 Wednesday 28th October, 4pm BST ➡️ hubs.li/Q04CrFz80

Converge 2026, vibes x10000000000 💥 Sound on for the full experience - you aren't ready... 🔊 Shout out to our brand designer John, who managed to tell the story of Converge 2026 in the coolest way 🤯 #converge2026

What new HTML and CSS features should you be using to help your design system thrive? Check out Declan’s article to get the lowdown ➡️ https://hubs.li/Q04B6Hh30

Quick update on Converge! Unfortunately, @amyhupe.bsky.social has fallen ill, so can't make it to Converge anymore. Luckily for us, @hereinthehive.bsky.social has stepped in at the last minute! Dan will be speaking about navigating the friction of design systems in an AI world.

"Are my docs agent-ready?" With the Design System Agent-Readiness Checker, you can stop guessing and start testing. Use the tool today and get practical recommendations for improving your documentation for AI agents👇 hubs.li/Q04zMyDF0

Say hi to ✨MCP-Write✨ With MCP-Write, AI agents can create and maintain styleguide content in zeroheight without you even needing to log in.  Automate repeatable workflows, create and edit pages, and fix gaps in your docs that you didn’t even know existed. Learn more 👉 https://hubs.li/Q04BgTwy0

Does structured content still matter for design systems now LLMs can read just about anything?🤔 Join Luke and Michelle in tomorrow’s DS WTF as they dig into where the limits are, and how to keep your content as readable as possible. 📅 Wed 14 Oct, 4pm BST Save your spot 👉 https://hubs.li/Q04z-tpl0

AI is great at scaling whatever you give it – good or bad. So, is your design system ready for AI? Charlotte explores why AI exposes the design systems that were never really working, and how teams can strengthen theirs. Read the full blog ➡️ https://hubs.li/Q04zhFCN0

How mature is your design system, really? It's a tricky question, so most teams end up guessing.🤯 Measuring Design System Maturity sets out six axes you can chart your system against, grounded in ten years of conversations with design system teams. Get your copy ➡️ https://hubs.li/Q04zhDp10

What should you automate in design systems?  On the latest DSWTF, Luke and Michelle share what's worth automating and what's better left to humans, from scripts to tools to AI.  Catch up on the podcast ➡️ https://hubs.li/Q04z0bZc0

Building AI-first doesn't mean starting from a blank page on design system best practice. For @moodle.com, it meant taking practices they already believed in - and holding them to a higher standard. Read the full story on how Moodle built an AI-first design system 👉 https://hubs.li/Q04yW6fG0

Undocumented decisions don't stay undecided. They get decided by whoever or whatever is building next. Nathania explores why cognitive accessibility belongs in your design system, and why it's every role's responsibility 👇 https://hubs.li/Q04ydHVV0

Design system docs are the source of truth for the people and AI agents building your products. Keeping them current and governed matters more than ever. See our new Drafts, Reviewing, and Compare Changes features in this week's Product Deep Dive ➡️ https://hubs.li/Q04yJ8_h0

🚨 THIS IS NOT A DRILL 🚨 There are LESS THAN 10 Converge tickets remaining before we sell out! 🥵 If you were planning on buying a ticket - now is the time. Seriously.  Go, go, go ➡️ https://hubs.li/Q04xMBG70

Have you signed up for tomorrow's webinar yet? 👀 Register here 👉 hubs.li/Q04y2zj90

Design systems exist to reduce decision-making. But no system covers everything. 👀 So are your principles actually guiding your decisions?  Read more here ➡️ https://hubs.li/Q04xMJcZ0

Duplicate pages, hidden pages, reviews scattered across Slack... Sound familiar? If you maintain design system documentation and want fewer workarounds, clearer reviews, and more confidence when you publish, our next Product Deep Dive webinar is for you.  Register here 👉 https://hubs.li/Q04y2zj90

The countdown is officially on. Today marks 1 month until Converge 2026! 🎉 Tickets are almost sold out so get your hands on the last few while you can - we’ve got a feeling this is going to be the biggest and best Converge yet 🥳 Get your tickets: https://hubs.li/Q04xMC7F0

Everyone talks about automating as much as possible in design systems. But what can you actually automate? 🤔 Join tomorrow's DSWTF as Luke and Michelle share what they have successfully automated, and what works better with a human touch. Weds 23rd Sept, 4pm BST Sign up👉 https://hubs.li/Q04xZ6lF0

Your design system has all the right artifacts. So why does it still feel immature? 😖 Measuring Design System Maturity makes the case that maturity isn't about what you can point to. It's about what your team actually does. Learn more👇 https://hubs.li/Q04xMB0p0

Have you ever asked yourself if what you're designing still makes sense if you can't see it? This article shares insights from an interview with a JAWS + Braille user, including design best practices and how to meet WCAG compliance in your design system. Learn more 👉https://hubs.li/Q04x6wGS0

The Measuring Design System Maturity book.  A six-axis model for finding out where your design system really is - and what to do next. Get your copy here ➡️ https://hubs.li/Q04x06lV0

Most design systems are organised around what they produce: tokens, components, documentation. This article dives into why that breaks down at scale, and the 6-pillar operating model that fixes it. Check it out 👉 https://hubs.li/Q04w4rDL0

@moodle.com LMS has 500M+ users and 23 years of community-driven growth - but no shared design language. Building one from scratch, they made it AI-first and learned machines need a much higher bar for consistency than humans ever did. Full story ➡️ https://hubs.li/Q04wRNwb0

Did someone say FREE BOOK?! 😲 We’re giving away a limited-edition physical copy of our new book Measuring Design System Maturity to 5 lucky winners. Enter here ➡️ lnkd.in/p/e7JHvb8U #designsystems

Figma Motion was one of our favourite Config drops - a tool that finally talks to our design system AND does motion. But are we covering it right? 🤔 Luke & Michelle discuss on this week's DSWTF. 9th Sept, 4pm BST. Register your spot 👇 watch.getcontrast.io/register/zer...

Introducing Measuring Design System Maturity - our new book on all things design system maturity. 📖 Read the book as we unpack the concept of our maturity model, walk through the axes and archetypes, and explore where the industry is heading.  Check it out 👉 https://hubs.li/Q04vy7Zq0

AI will democratise whatever your design system is built to value. Build it to value everyone. Closing out the 3-part AI ethics series: can AI-augmented design systems genuinely democratise design? Read part 3 👉 https://hubs.li/Q04vHZTd0

The age old question… How mature is your design system?  We think it's about time you had a real answer.  Stay tuned for the latest zeroheight resource dropping next week.  Any guesses? 👀

Have you registered for tomorrow’s DS Live webinar? Join accessibility expert Hidde de Vries as he shares practical strategies for baking accessibility into components, helping teams build more inclusive experiences by default. 📅 Weds 2nd Sept / 4pm BST Sign up ➡️ https://hubs.li/Q04tmWRp0

The hardest part of AI design tools isn't learning them. It's knowing when to stop trusting them. Part 2 of Thomas's series digs into how AI design output can look credible while missing things like accessibility labels or quietly reinforcing bias from training data. 👉 https://hubs.li/Q04tqlSb0

How do you measure something as complex as design system maturity? We have our own ideas, so do Redwoods. Join our live webinar on Sept 1 at 5pm BST to unpack how both of our models were built, the tradeoffs, and where we still disagree. Sign up here 👉 https://hubs.li/Q04vd1Gm0

DS Live is back! 🥳 Join Hidde de Vries for a practical webinar on strategies for baking accessibility into components from the ground up, so more people can actually use what you build. 📅 September 2nd ⏰ 4pm BST Register 👉 https://hubs.li/Q04tmWRp0

AI ethics governance isn't a blocker to adoption. It's the condition for it. Thomas explores why the fastest AI adopters are often the least governed - and what that means for design teams. Read the first of the 3-part series: https://hubs.li/Q04t226q0

Our first ever Hops & Props London event was so much fun. 😎 We're pretty sure we're part of the best community there is (although we might be a little biased).  Maybe there's a take 2 on the cards? 👀

Who's coming along this evening? 😎

Just a few days to go until our FIRST EVER Hops & Props London event!  What could be better than design systems chat and drinks in the sun?☀️ 📆 Thursday, 20th August @ 93 Feet East, London ⏰ 18:00 - 22:00 Register your spot: https://hubs.li/Q04sNJcs0

There's a polished story about design systems: strategic, scalable, high-impact. There's also the reality - told on Reddit and Discord after hours. Nathania surfaces the truths practitioners know but assume aren't worth sharing officially. ⬇️ https://hubs.li/Q04sc_yJ0

If we asked you where your design system stands right now, would you know? Most teams can't say for sure. Our Maturity Model tool can. Take the test and find out where your system is strong, where you're behind, and where to focus next. 👉 https://hubs.li/Q04sDNTR0

There’s just over 1 week to go until our Hops & Props London event! Come along and meet others in the industry, hear talks from the experts, and enjoy some drinks in the sun 😎 📆 Thursday, 20th August @ 93 Feet East, London ⏰ 18:00 - 22:00 Sign up: https://hubs.li/Q04scPb90

Introducing the second wave of speakers for Converge 2026! 🥳 Expect practical, proven lessons on what works: from aligning teams and scaling systems, to the latest AI innovations in design systems. 📍 Newcastle, UK 📅 October 22 Secure your ticket 👉 https://hubs.li/Q04scNXK0

What should we call design systems? 🤔 Join Luke and Michelle in tomorrow’s DS WTF live podcast as they dig into the question nobody wants to ask out loud: is "design system" just a bad name we're stuck defending, or is the whole concept overdue for a rebuild? 👀 Save your spot👇 hubs.li/Q04sz1Wv0

The zeroheight MCP is now available on Free and Starter plans 🥳 It turns your design system into the context layer your team and agents build from. Explore the use cases and try it yourself👇 https://hubs.li/Q04s3Clp0

Join us tomorrow for the next License to Build webinar!👇

Design systems love metrics. 📊 But not all of them are useful. Some make us feel productive. Others help us make better decisions. Charlotte makes the case for treating design systems as products, and measuring them like one. Read the full article here ➡️ https://hubs.li/Q04rvwHS0

Every design system has a type. The Design System Maturity Model scores yours across six axes: Foundations, Documentation, Governance, Adoption, Measurement, AI Readiness - then gives you an archetype and the full shape of your system. Take the test 👉 https://hubs.li/Q04rvmPs0

Alright London folks, Hops & Props London is live. An evening of talks and drinks hosted by @zeroheight.com on August 20th at 93 Feet East on Brick Lane. Let's go - luma.com/o8xc45pn

Still fighting AI tools that ignore your design system? You don't have to. zeroheight now feeds your guidelines, components, and patterns straight into @figma.com's agent - so you can build and refine components on the canvas, on system, every time. Learn more: https://hubs.li/Q04rvcWL0

Getting an agent to generate code is easy. Getting it production-ready takes a proper briefing. Ep 3 of License to Build: briefing agents to build production-ready components, from Figma to Claude Code with the zeroheight MCP. 📅 Tue 11th Aug, 4pm GMT 👉 https://hubs.ly/Q04r8Mrg0