Design System Tactics.

Whether you're starting fresh or maintaining a mature system, this growing collection of tactics is designed to help you make progress at every stage.

Cross-functional Show & Tell

A recurring format to showcase how teams are using the system in real products. It helps surface feedback, celebrate success, and inspire reuse.

When to use it

Monthly or quarterly as adoption grows.

Steps

  1. Schedule a 30-min session.
  2. Invite 2–3 people to demo their use of components.
  3. Ask: what worked, what didn’t, what could improve?
  4. Capture feedback in a shared doc or board.
  5. Share recording or recap with the wider team.

Outcome

  • Increased visibility and engagement
  • More shared learnings
  • Feedback loop for system improvement

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