Why aren’t people contributing to the design system?

Episode 27 of the Design Systems WTF podcast, hosted by zeroheight, titled "Why aren’t people contributing to the design system?" was published on October 31, 2024 and runs 30 minutes.

October 31, 2024 ·30m · Design Systems WTF

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Summary

If you're struggling to get contributions to your design system, you might think it’s a governance issue. But it might not be the real issue. In this episode, we'll consider why people aren't contributing and examine factors beyond governance that might be preventing contributions. We’ll discuss the motivations and barriers that impact participation and how to foster a thriving contributor community.

Episode Description

If you're struggling to get contributions to your design system, you might think it’s a governance issue. But it might not be the real issue. In this episode, we'll consider why people aren't contributing and examine factors beyond governance that might be preventing contributions. We’ll discuss the motivations and barriers that impact participation and how to foster a thriving contributor community.

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