Join us for a LIVE deep-dive session focused on one of the most transformative layers of mature design systems—design patterns.

Unlike our Inspect & Reflect series where we explore how design systems show up inside products, this series—Design System Focus Areas—zooms in on specific layers of system architecture. Each session covers a foundational area like tokens, theming, accessibility, metrics, documentation—and now, patterns.

This session is all about Design Patterns—how reusable interaction and content structures can elevate design systems beyond components.

What We'll Explore

1. What Are Patterns and Why Do They Matter?
   Clarify how patterns differ from components, templates, and tokens—and why they're key to scaling experience cohesion across products.

2. Pattern Categories and Use Cases
   Explore examples of navigation, authentication, onboarding, error handling, form design, modals, search, and more. Learn how patterns help unify user journeys.

3. Patterns in the Wild
   Review how leading design systems document and govern their patterns—what makes a pattern successful, and where things can fall apart.

4. Cross-Functional Collaboration
   Understand how patterns sit at the intersection of product, design, engineering, and content. Discuss how to embed shared ownership.

5. The Future of Pattern Libraries
   Imagine where we’re headed—Can AI recommend patterns in context? Can design systems shift toward higher-order abstraction layers?

Who Should Join

• Design System Leads aiming to mature from component libraries to pattern libraries

• Designers and UX Writers shaping reusable UX flows and content

• PMs and Engineers looking to ensure consistency in features, not just UI elements

• Anyone bridging the gap between product design and system design