On Theme: Design Systems in Depth
On Theme: Design Systems in Depth
Elyse Holladay
2025 Predictions Recap with Noelle Lansford
41 minutes Posted Feb 9, 2026 at 10:00 am.
Episode Intro
2025 Predictions Recap
1: AI isn't generating new artifacts
2: Design with code
3: Non-Saas companies making design systems
4: Patterns over foundations
5: Stories not metrics
DS vs economics
Trends in big enterprises
Does speed pressure make us innovate?
Should designers ship?
🌶️ Spicy take alert
Wrap-up
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Show notes
My very first minisode of the entire podcast was some 2025 predictions, and a lot has changed. (Honestly, what was I thinking trying to make predictions in the era of AI? fml) Noelle Lansford joined me for Season Two's official first episode to recap my 2025 predictions with me and look back on the trends and themes we saw in design-systems-land last year. Stay tuned for part two where we dive in to our 2026 predictions! 📲 Send me a text! Support the show