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Converge

Converge is zeroheight’s annual design systems conference. In 2024 we hosted a two-day, single-track event in Brighton, UK.

SPEAKER:

Gert Hengeveld

Staff Software Engineer, Chromatic

(Day 2/2, talk 03)

TALK: TESTING UI

Storybook is an industry-standard tool for building design systems. Maintaining those systems can be a challenge, but Storybook is here to help. In this talk, Gert takes you on a journey to fully utilize various testing tools and strategies, so your design system can thrive.

CONVERGE 2024

At Converge '24, we embraced a theme that extended beyond the functional boundaries of design systems—inspiring excellence in design systems. We explored the dynamic ways teams are scoring wins with their design systems. Looking ahead, we also heard about emerging trends and potential strategies that could further elevate our work.

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Testing UI - Gert Hengeveld (Converge 2024)

Converge is zeroheight’s annual design systems conference. In 2024 we hosted a two-day, single-track event in Brighton, UK.

SPEAKER:

Geri Reid

Accessibility Specialist, Just Eat Takeaway

(Day 2/2, talk 08)

TALK: DESIGN SYSTEMS: NOTES IN THE MARGIN

Join Geri, a seasoned design systems explorer with 8 years of adventures under her belt, as she navigates the uncharted territories of accessibility in a major product org. With no playbook in hand, Geri’s quest is one we can all relate to: figuring it out as we go along.

In this “choose your own adventure” session, you’ll discover how the principles of design systems can illuminate a path through any new challenge. Come prepared to laugh, learn, and maybe even get a little lost as we embark on a journey of getting teams onboard with digital accessibility.

CONVERGE 2024

At Converge '24, we embraced a theme that extended beyond the functional boundaries of design systems—inspiring excellence in design systems. We explored the dynamic ways teams are scoring wins with their design systems. Looking ahead, we also heard about emerging trends and potential strategies that could further elevate our work.

zeroheight: <https://hubs.li/Q038m8t40>

Find us on social:

Bluesky: <https://bsky.app/profile/zeroheight.com>

LinkedIn: <https://www.linkedin.com/company/zeroheight/>

Instagram: <https://www.instagram.com/zeroheighthq>


Design systems: Notes in the margin - Geri Reid (Converge 2024)

Converge is zeroheight’s annual design systems conference. In 2024 we hosted a two-day, single-track event in Brighton, UK.

SPEAKER:

Elliot Jay Stocks

Author, Univeral Principles of Typography

(Day 2/2, talk 06)

TALK: A CAREER WITHOUT A DESIGN SYSTEM

Do passion projects lead to paying work? Can creative fulfillment sit alongside commercial failure? Is it possible to be successful without a plan? In this talk, Elliot designs a system in reverse, looking back at the messy paths that have led him to interesting places in his career.

CONVERGE 2024

At Converge '24, we embraced a theme that extended beyond the functional boundaries of design systems—inspiring excellence in design systems. We explored the dynamic ways teams are scoring wins with their design systems. Looking ahead, we also heard about emerging trends and potential strategies that could further elevate our work.

zeroheight: <https://hubs.li/Q038m8t40>

Find us on social:

Bluesky: <https://bsky.app/profile/zeroheight.com>

LinkedIn: <https://www.linkedin.com/company/zeroheight/>

Instagram: <https://www.instagram.com/zeroheighthq>


A career without a design system - Elliot Jay Stocks (Converge 2024)

Converge is zeroheight’s annual design systems conference. In 2024 we hosted a two-day, single-track event in Brighton, UK.

SPEAKER:

Luke Finch

Design systems consultant

(Day 2/2, talk 07)

TALK: PLAIN SPOKEN TOKENS FOR THE HEARTBROKEN

Knowing where to begin with design tokens is tough. This talk will guide you through strategies to tackle overwhelming token systems, the art of logical abstractions, and tips and tricks to set you up for success with design tokens.

CONVERGE 2024

At Converge '24, we embraced a theme that extended beyond the functional boundaries of design systems—inspiring excellence in design systems. We explored the dynamic ways teams are scoring wins with their design systems. Looking ahead, we also heard about emerging trends and potential strategies that could further elevate our work.

zeroheight: <https://hubs.li/Q038m8t40>

Find us on social:

Bluesky: <https://bsky.app/profile/zeroheight.com>

LinkedIn: <https://www.linkedin.com/company/zeroheight/>

Instagram: <https://www.instagram.com/zeroheighthq>


Plain Spoken Tokens for the Heartbroken - Luke Finch (Converge 2024)

Converge is zeroheight’s annual design systems conference. In 2024 we hosted a two-day, single-track event in Brighton, UK.

SPEAKER:

Bianca Berning

Staff Typographer, Spotify

(Day 1/2, talk 07)

TALK: TYPOGRAPHY IN DESIGN SYSTEMS

Typography is at the heart of a cohesive user experience, especially when designing for a global audience. Join Bianca as she delves into how Encore, Spotifys Design system, leverages variable fonts for performance, while ensuring Spotify’s typography is expressive, accessible, and culturally relevant across 74 languages and 192 markets.

CONVERGE 2024

At Converge '24, we embraced a theme that extended beyond the functional boundaries of design systems—inspiring excellence in design systems. We explored the dynamic ways teams are scoring wins with their design systems. Looking ahead, we also heard about emerging trends and potential strategies that could further elevate our work.

zeroheight: <https://hubs.li/Q038m8t40>

Find us on social:

Bluesky: <https://bsky.app/profile/zeroheight.com>

LinkedIn: <https://www.linkedin.com/company/zeroheight/>

Instagram: <https://www.instagram.com/zeroheighthq>


Typography in Design Systems - Bianca Berning (Converge 2024)

Replays

Testing UI - Gert Hengeveld (Converge 2024)

Design systems: Notes in the margin - Geri Reid (Converge 2024)