Best Config Podcasts (2024)

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The one with environment config 40:15

5d ago40:15

40:15

In this episode, Jake and Michael discuss different approaches to configuring a Laravel app, for consistency, security, and shareability among a team and across environments. Show links Australian men on the phone to each other Go ahead, delete your .env.example fileBy Jacob Bennett and Michael Dyrynda

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Live from Config 2024! Product-building, leadership & execution lessons behind the launch of Figma’s Dev Mode w/ Marcel Weekes #189 39:57

14d ago39:57

39:57

In our latest episode, we’re coming to you live from Config 2024, Figma’s annual design conference for people who build products! This is our first time ever doing a live interview from another conference, so we are excited to share it with you. We’re joined by Marcel Weekes, VP of Engineering @ Figma. In our conversation, we dive into topics inclu…

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295: The perks and pitfalls of working with a freelancer 30:03

1h ago30:03

30:03

Key Takeaways: In this episode, Charli and Femke dive into their experiences working with freelancers and agencies in their side projects and day jobs. Charli shares the decision-making process behind choosing an agency for a recent rebrand at Convert Kit, the challenges they encountered, and how involved they were in the collaboration. The hosts a…

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Remote pairing around rounding errors with a pint 52:42

1h ago52:42

52:42

In this episode, Jake and Michael discuss (inadvertently) bathing keyboards, pairing with remote colleagues and friends, using rational numbers to deal with rounding errors (sort of), and running code style fixers in CI or as a pre-commit hook. Show links Tuple Laramates Around brick/math brick/money Pint Running Pint on GitHub Actions Husky Whisky…

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The Evolution Of Extracting Vue Code 29:21

1h ago29:21

29:21

Sometimes, it's not such a great idea to keep things DRY! And you know what? "Don't reinvent the wheel" isn't always the best advice... espeically when it applys to new abstraction concepts you're working on. In this podcast, we'll talk about the evolution of extracting code, and when you may want to wait a while before turning code into an NPM pac…

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116 - Designed for success: How Guy Segal Built a Design System that Product Teams Want to Use. 30:31

3h ago30:31

30:31

Send us feedback or episode suggestions. In this episode of The Design Systems Podcast, Chris Strahl welcomes Guy Segal, the director of digital ecosystem and design systems at Thomson Reuters. Guy shares his experience of building a design system that serves over 150+ brands and the importance of having a point of view when you are working to brin…

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GGG 345 Ultrasonic Degen AI 2:33:10

6d ago2:33:10

2:33:10

GGG 345 Ultrasonic Degen AI - This week we discuss the beautiful disaster of AI music generation in addition to other good music. We also discuss multiple great book series in addition to some of the standout items we saw at Guncon before falling into the rabbit hole of Ultrsonic directional speakers. I Was Sent To Vietnam To Smuggle (AI music) Lil…

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Podcast Break for ELC Annual 2024! 3:16

8h ago3:16

3:16

We’re taking a quick break from releasing episodes for a few weeks while we wrap up everything for ELC Annual. We’ll be back in late September with new guests! We have some excellent sessions at the conference - check out the agenda here: https://sfelc.com/annual2024#agenda Join us at ELC Annual 2024! ELC Annual is our 2 day conference bringing tog…

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How should we version design systems? 26:09

9d ago26:09

26:09

In this episode, we explore the enigma that is design system versioning. How do we make sense of versioning? How do you sync versions between code, design, and documentation? Maybe it’s easier to ignore versioning, but at what cost?By zeroheight

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Ep 60: Federated Help 31:25

9h ago31:25

31:25

Happy episode 60! Davy and PJ talk about a popular design system topic when we start out, Contributions and Federated Help. While this all sounds good, what are some of the pitfalls of relying too heavily on contributions and help from external design resources.

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115 - Design System Sources of Truth: Transparency and Collaboration with Dropbox’s Mark Shuster 29:46

14d ago29:46

29:46

Send us feedback or episode suggestions. It’s all just opinions, man! In this episode of the Design Systems Podcast, Mark Shuster talks about the shift away from enforcing strict guidelines through design systems towards enabling good design and production practices in a more transparent and collaborative way. Chris and Mark discuss different sourc…

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Connecting bugs & quality to the business bottom line w/ Dave Rhodes #190 48:40

7d ago48:40

48:40

Dave Rhodes, CEO @ Sauce Labs, joins the pod to discuss the value of great digital experiences & how/why quality issues affect companies’ bottom lines, and how to connect bugs to the business! Dave dissects strategies for addressing quality issues, examples connecting quality with the bottom line, best practices for quality testing strategies, and …

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Has AI made everyone a designer? A spicy conversation with Pablo Stanley 29:49

22d ago29:49

29:49

AI tools are transforming the landscape, making it easier than ever to create and design. Is this making everyone a designer? Will design system makers have to herd even more cats? We’ll be joined by special guest Pablo Stanley, the brilliant co-founder of two AI-based design tools, Musho and Lummi. We’ll unpack the potential of AI-based design too…

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Ep 59: Adoption Again 38:02

14d ago38:02

38:02

Is system adoption the only measure of success? Davy and PJ talk about adoption metrics we tend to tie ourselves to, and how it may not always paint the most complete picture.

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294: Behind the scenes of a company rebrand 30:37

15d ago30:37

30:37

In this episode, we dive into the exciting world of rebranding Convert Kit. We explore the origins of the rebrand, discussing whether it began with a name change or a complete repositioning. Charli explains why they decided to make the rebranding process public instead of opting for a big splashy launch. Given the scale of the project, we delve int…

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GGG 344 Cloud Struck 2:09:46

16d ago2:09:46

2:09:46

GGG 344 Cloud Struck - This week we are again join by Odball of ACP to tearapart the massive cloudstrike update issue that took down computers world wide on July 19 2024. Plus much more computer and IT talk. Assorted Calibers Podcast Tru-Spec Pants Twitch Channel Instagram (Matt) Instagram (Heinrich) LFD Research Youtube LFD Research Playur Faceboo…

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The one with bubbly water 41:10

29d ago41:10

41:10

In this episode, Jake and Michael discuss the line between soda and bubbly water, Laracon AU, two-way SMS conversations, and the implications of not knowing maths as a programmer.By Jacob Bennett and Michael Dyrynda

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Tackling All Top 10 Engineering Leadership Challenges w/ Farhan Thawar #188 40:40

21d ago40:40

40:40

Farhan Thawar, VP & Head of Engineering @ Shopify, was our first-ever ELC pod guest, so it’s fitting that he’s here to join us for this culmination of our series tackling the Top 10 challenges that engineering leaders face in a rapid-fire, high-energy format! Farhan shares insights into individual challenges, including motivating others after a reo…

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Ladies who Create - Episode 14: Jessica Hische (at Config 2024) 39:10

25d ago39:10

39:10

In this special season finale episode of 'Ladies Who Create,' Liz Meyer and Jess Rosenberg interview the extraordinary Jessica Hische live from Figma's Config 2024 conference. They discuss her early career, the spirit of generosity in the design community, and balancing a thriving career with family life. More about Jessica: Jessica Hische is a let…

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WTF happened at Config? 29:07

1M ago29:07

29:07

In this episode, we’re diving into the buzzworthy announcements and new feature releases that have the design community talking. We’ll share our opinions and insights on how these changes will impact design systems and workflows. Whether you missed the event or want a fresh perspective, tune in to catch up on all the highlights and WTF moments from…

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Ep 58: World of Colour 27:25

1M ago27:25

27:25

Or aptly named, Color Complexity in Design by our GPT pal, Davy and PJ discuss the use or rather overuse of color in product design. When thinking about color in design systems, once again, less is most appropriate.

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Strategic Thinking, Org Design & Aligning Engineering & Business Goals - Tackling the Top 10 Eng Leadership Challenges! #187 43:06

1M ago43:06

43:06

In Part 3 of the Top 10 Challenges series, we’re addressing the biggest org-level challenges that eng leaders face. We’ve compiled conversations from past podcasts and conference sessions that cover org-related topics, such as aligning engineering & business goals, team topologies & org resourcing, and thinking strategically. This episode features …

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The one with feature flags 36:44

1M ago36:44

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In this episode, Jake and Michael discuss feature flags, particularly the freshly-released before hook, and the perils of incorrect eager loading as your application scales. Show links Fool's mate Tim MacDonald Introduce 'before' hookBy Jacob Bennett and Michael Dyrynda

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Ladies who Create - Episode 13: Maya Ealey 1:02:56

1M ago1:02:56

1:02:56

In this episode, hosts Liz Meyer and Jess Rosenberg sit down with the incredibly talented Maya Ealey, a prolific brand designer, illustrator, and author who has left her mark on some of the most beloved products in the tech industry (Getaround, Lyft, Asana, Square, and Yahoo - to name just a few!) Maya shares invaluable advice for aspiring creative…

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114 - Design Systems and Ways of Working: Nick Hahn on Collaboration, Adoption, and AI 35:18

1M ago35:18

35:18

Send us feedback or episode suggestions. This week we are joined by Nick Hahn to explore how designers, engineers, product managers, and entire organizations have changed the way they think about and work with design systems. Nick shares insight from his experiences at IBM, InVision, Meta, and Bill.com to highlight the importance of collaboration, …

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Speed v. Quality, Measuring Productivity & Cross-Functional Relationships - Tackling the Top 10 Eng Leadership Challenges! #186 42:01

1M ago42:01

42:01

This is Part 2 of our Top 10 Challenges series! In this episode, we’re focusing on three common team challenges that eng leaders face: how to increase velocity without losing quality, measure productivity & create meaningful metrics, and work cross-functionally with other teams. We identified these challenges based on conversations with hundreds of…

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293: Why you need to understand the impact of your work 25:38

1M ago25:38

25:38

In this episode, we dive deep into the topic of the business impact of design decisions. We discuss whether impact is expected in the product design world and if it is an integral part of the design process. We also cover how to measure success and incorporate metrics into the design process. Additionally, we highlight the importance of sharing rea…

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GGG 343 Everything Breaks 2:27:00

1M ago2:27:00

2:27:00

GGG 343 Everything Breaks - This week we are joined by Oddball of the Assorted Calibers Podcast talking 3D printing, cars, tech, repairing them and much more join us for yet another wild ride! Assorted Calibers Podcast Twitch Channel Instagram (Matt) Instagram (Heinrich) LFD Research Youtube LFD Research Playur Facebook Apple Podcasts Stitcher Cont…

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How do you prove the value of design systems? 28:40

1M ago28:40

28:40

We tackle the fundamental question: “How do you prove the value of design systems?” What kind of metrics work? Why does the math seem so fuzzy? Are there any valid measurements? Based on our experiences and what we’ve seen with other teams, we share our thoughts and hot takes when it comes to advocating and validating your design system efforts.…

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292: Config 2024 Figma release reactions 30:37

2M ago30:37

30:37

In this episode, we dive deep into the topic of the business impact of design decisions. We discuss whether impact is expected in the product design world and if it is an integral part of the design process. We also cover how to measure success and incorporate metrics into the design process. Additionally, we highlight the importance of sharing rea…

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Coaching, Influencing, Motivating & Managing Up - Tackling the Top 10 Engineering Leadership Challenges! #185 42:32

1M ago42:32

42:32

In today’s episode, we’re kicking off a four-part series on the Top 10 challenges eng leaders face based on feedback from hundreds of eng leaders. In Part 1 of this mini-series, we’re tackling the first four issues: developing & coaching team members, strategies for motivating & inspiring others, influencing / creating organizational buy-in, and ma…

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Ep 57: Config 24 Recap 37:17

2M ago37:17

37:17

Fresh off 2 days of Config in-person conference, Davy talks with PJ about his time IRL, and talk about what they thought about feature releases, and what we might have expected.

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113 - Config 2024: Highlights and Hot Takes with Jina Anne and Adekunle Oduye 21:03

2M ago21:03

21:03

Send us feedback or episode suggestions. Recording during Config 2024, this bonus episode of The Design Systems Podcast features long-time friends of the Pod, Jina Anne and Adekunle Oduye. They share their fresh takes on the latest Figma keynote, including the buzz around AI-generated designs and the revamped Figma UI. The conversation explores the…

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112 - Creating Effective Design Systems for Small and Mid-Size Companies: Apiture’s Journey 28:48

2M ago28:48

28:48

Send us feedback or episode suggestions. Today’s episode features Ashley Willard and Sarah Kimball (Skim) from Apiture, a smallish fintech company with big enterprise ambitions for its design system. Host Christ Strahl chats with Ashley and Skim about the challenges and opportunities their small team faces trying to navigate the complexities of bui…

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JSON vs Polymorphism and editable index pages 39:27

2M ago39:27

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In this episode, Jake and Michael discuss whether you should push polymorphism to the database or settle for a simple JSON field, and we discuss options for rendering multiple edit fields on an index page. Show links My User Guide Liquid DeathBy Jacob Bennett and Michael Dyrynda

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The Top 10 Challenges Engineering Leaders Face: A Sneak Peak 2:00

2M ago2:00

2:00

After surveying hundreds of engineering leaders, we’ve pinpointed the top 10 challenges engineering leaders face! Exciting news - next week marks the launch of our 4-part series, sharing some of the best insights from hundreds of ELC events, podcasts & conference sessions. The finale? A dynamic rapid-fire session with Shopify's VP of Engineering, F…

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Ep 56: Design System Fatigue 32:30

2M ago32:30

32:30

Pre-Config episode, Davy and PJ follow up our last "Just Say No" episode with an ep about design system fatigue. As a service team, how do we maintain the good graces, and continue to help designers produce the best work. It all starts and ends with a design culture that promotes early communication with the your design system frens.…

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GGG 342 Flooded with Detours 1:32:36

2M ago1:32:36

1:32:36

GGG 342 Flooded with Detours - This week we talk flooding local tribal civliztions regionally GunCon Drone bans starwars and more. Mill Creek Culture Cahokia Guncon RocknRolla Scene Jedi Apprentice Series BMW Augmented Reality Motorcycle Glasses Twitch Channel Instagram (Matt) Instagram (Heinrich) LFD Research Youtube LFD Research Playur Facebook A…

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Ladies who Create - episode 12: Jen & Amy Hood 1:14:39

2M ago1:14:39

1:14:39

In this fun and engaging episode of Ladies Who Create, hosts Liz Meyer and Jess Rosenberg sit down with the dynamic duo Amy and Jen Hood, the brilliant minds behind Hoodzpah, a Southern California branding and design agency. The Hood sisters share their inspiring journey, detailing their work with industry giants like Google, Disney, and Target. Th…

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They downsized the design system team; how do we survive? 25:47

2M ago25:47

25:47

We navigate the challenges and uncertainties that arise when a design system team undergoes downsizing or restructuring. How do the design system team and teams who use the design system cope in this situation? We explore strategies for resilience, collaboration, and innovation in the face of adversity and discover how to thrive amidst organization…

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Building scalable hiring processes & systems promoting operational excellence w/ Stephen Poletto #184 48:52

2M ago48:52

48:52

Today’s conversation focuses on building scalable hiring processes as your org grows and creating systems that promote operational excellence, featuring Stephen Poletto, CTO @ Lattice. He shares examples of how they introduced & scaled their hiring processes to better articulate employee value propositions, implement experience differentiators, and…

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111 - How AI is Revolutionizing Design Systems and Customer Experiences with Dave Calleja 41:25

2M ago41:25

41:25

Send us feedback or episode suggestions. Chris Strahl welcomes Dave Calleja back to the podcast to discuss the changing nature of design systems, integrating AI into the human creative process, and how to use behavior data for real-time design adaptations. Dave shares his views on the importance of design systems to customer experiences and how mod…

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Ladies who Create - Episode 11: Kelin Carolyn Zhang 1:10:35

2M ago1:10:35

1:10:35

In this episode of 'Ladies Who Create,' hosts Liz Meyer and Jess Rosenberg engage in a captivating conversation with Kelin Carolyn Zhang, a dynamic designer who has transitioned seamlessly from roles in the tech and design fields to running a successful independent practice. Kelin shares her unique career trajectory, including her time at Ueno, her…

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Conscious Career Growth w/ Wade Chambers #183 1:01:25

2M ago1:01:25

1:01:25

In today’s episode, we’re highlighting one of our favorite past conversations, featuring Wade Chambers, CTO & SVP of Engineering @ Included Health. We cover tools for increasing your capacity to win as an eng leader, getting unstuck in your career / moving forward, and applying “conscious growth” and neuroplasticity principles to the career. Wade s…

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GGG 341 Computex Build 2:44:58

3M ago2:44:58

2:44:58

GGG 341 Computex Build - This week we talk Computex 2024 news and choices building a computer in 2024. Noctua Seasonic PSU Intels Lunar Lake MSI Claw Fallout Edition Be Quiet Light Base Cases AMD Ryzen 9000 Thermal Grizzly KryoSheet Noctua Cpu Cooler Guide Cougar FV270 Matts Ram kit 64 GB ram kit Noctua Passive Cooler Twitch Channel Instagram (Matt…

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Ladies who Create - Episode 10: Sneha Sankar 1:07:16

2M ago1:07:16

1:07:16

Join us as we dive into the inspiring journey of Sneha Sankar, a leading independent designer. Sneha shares her incredible story of growing up with no designers in her family to becoming an influential figure in the tech and Web3 industries. We discuss her passion for typography, her experiences working in tech companies, and her venture into Web3 …

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