From Components to Prompts: Rethinking Design Systems in the Open
What happens to design systems when automation becomes part of the workflow? As someone who's spent years contributing to open source systems, I've watched how new tools are changing how we think about design systems, components, patterns, and documentation. I have seen how AI has sped up the need for open source to be based on design systems.
In this talk I’ll explore why open design systems provide the strongest foundation for these new workflows, and how transparent, community-driven approaches give us the flexibility to adapt and evolve. You'll walk away with practical insights about building on open foundations, what implementation challenges to expect, and how to start experimenting within your own design system work.
Tammie Lister
Tammie Lister is a product engineer who focuses on the intersection of design, development, and open source. As a longtime contributor to WordPress, she advocates for collaboration, creativity, and open source.
Her work combines playful exploration with practical experimentation, always striving to create tools that are both thoughtful and scalable. When she’s not immersed in coding or design systems, you can find her enjoying a good cup of tea while contemplating her next exploration.