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Building Design Systems that Work for Design and Dev

“Consistency isn’t something you enforce; it’s the natural byproduct of a well-structured system.” Parisa Bazl’s approach to design systems goes beyond aesthetics. In her talk at UXDX USA 2024, the Head of UX at Commvault shared a blueprint for creating scalable, modular systems that empower teams to

Motion for AI: Creating Empathy in Technology

What if motion design could bridge the gap between humans and artificial intelligence? Pavithra Ramamurthy, Lead Product Designer at Salesforce, shares how motion design enhances AI transparency, fosters user trust, and turns technology into an empathetic partner. The Challenge Artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed the technological landscape, but creating AI

Transforming Complex Experiences: Pulling the Right Thread

How do you untangle a ball of thread when every pull seems to make the knots tighter? Jehad Affoneh, Chief Design Officer at Toast, faced this exact challenge—not with thread but with the complexities of supporting 100,000+ restaurants during their most chaotic moments. His solution? Find and pull

We're agile. So why haven't outcomes improved?

Agile is everywhere. Teams sprint, backlog, and iterate—but why do so few organizations achieve the outcomes they expect? I’ve learned that the answer is simple: “Agile isn’t broken. It’s how we’ve implemented it.” My approach focuses on enabling teams to overcome dependencies, align strategically, and

Building Seamless Experiences Across Platforms: How Priceline Leverages Server-Driven UI

In an increasingly complex digital landscape, aligning customer experiences across platforms isn’t just a challenge—it’s a necessity. At UXDX USA 2024, Aadi Deshpande (VP of Engineering) and Anthony Padronaggio (Design Manager) from Priceline shared how their team tackles this through Server-Driven UI (SDUI). By fostering collaboration, rethinking

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