Nathan Curtis
Nathan co-founded EightShapes with Dan Brown near Washington, DC in 2006. He’s passionate about information architecture, user experience design, and front end development, and leads and consults with design systems teams to chart a strategic path and optimize operations. He wrote Modular Web Design in 2009, blogs about design systems regularly, and speaks at events worldwide.
Presentations
Tent Talks Featuring Nathan Curtis
Redefining Collaboration: How Strategic Rallying Shapes a Research-Driven Product Vision
Join us for an engaging Tent Talks session with Nathan Curtis, a prominent voice in all things design systems. Nathan, co-founder of EightShapes, will share his expert insights into the meticulous planning, strategic processes, and impactful operations that are essential for evolving design systems over time. This session will unravel the complexities of contributing to versus sharing within design systems, explore the evolution from product-centric to integral frameworks, and forecast the future trends that will shape the development and application of design systems.
With a focus on actionable strategies and real-world success stories, attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of how to navigate the challenges and opportunities in the ever-evolving landscape of design systems. Whether you’re deeply involved in design and development or simply curious about the future of digital product design, this session promises to be enlightening and inspiring.