Design systems are the new rage, but much like responsive web 10 years ago, it's a concept that is still hard to conceptualize or understand. With that being said, how do you even build / implement a design system, let alone manage projects that involve a design system? In this session I am going to cover: WTF is a Design System? What components make up a Design System How is a Design System used Benefits of a Design System Who should use a Design System A simple methodology on how to plan, build, and implement a Design System; soup to nuts! Discovery process Project Planning Build / Implement Maintenance / Scaling Value to Audience: Basic understanding of a Design System How a Design System aligns Designers / Developers and expedites a site build A simple methodology for planning, implementing, building a Design System Outline: Introduction (2m) WTF is a Design System (10m) PM digital projects before (5m) PM methodology for digital projects using DS (10m) Wrap-up / Review (2m)