Building NewsKit: The open-source design system for a global audience
Presented by:
Luke Finch
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In this talk, Luke will reflect on three years of using and contributing to NewsKit — the multi-tenant design system that powers NewsCorp’s global media brands, such as the Wall Street Journal, The Times, and talkSPORT. Luke will share lessons learned building stakeholder relationships, how user feedback has shifted their strategy from prescriptive components to composability, and practical tips that you can use in your own organisation. Plus, he’ll dig into Newskit’s future plans for scaling design system adoption and shine a light on what the future of design systems might hold.
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About your presenter:
Luke Finch
Product Designer & Software Engineer @News UK
Luke is a product designer and software engineer. He's had the unique experience of using and maintaining the NewsKit Design System for NewsUK, giving him a 360-degree view of design systems. Luke currently works on maintaining the system and optimising design and developer operations.