April 21, 2025

The Four Quadrants of Design System Impact

On Theme Podcast with Elyse Holladay

Ben Callahan joins Elyse for a fun conversation on creating impact with design systems. Ben shares insights from his consulting experience, discussing common pitfalls like organizations expecting a design system without adequately supporting their teams. They break down the Four Quadrants of Design System Impact” framework, which breaks down tactical versus strategic work, helping teams avoid pitfalls like endless component creation. Plus, hear Ben’s predictions for the future of design systems.


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