Michael Carrick
Michael Carrick CEO & Co-founder of XDS | Experience Design Systems Inc.
Michael has led groups of talented user-centric UX designers, researchers and visual designers who specialize in helping their partners create beautifully connected experiences. Michael understands how to create impactful, reusable and technology-driven tools that help designers and developers to deliver experiences at the intersection of people, business and technology needs.
Michael brings two decades of expertise designing and developing digital experiences for industry leaders in Financial, Government, Retail, Insurance and Artificial Intelligence sectors.
Presentations
UX Camp Winter 2024
Design System Fundamentals: Building Blocks for Effective Design
Design systems are critical for creating cohesive and effective user interfaces. In this session, we’ll unpack the essential components of design systems and discuss how each contributes to a stronger and more unified digital product. Participants will receive a clear, detailed breakdown of design tokens, components, patterns, documentation, and governance processes that form the backbone of any well-structured design system.
Through practical examples and discussions, attendees will learn how to assemble and maintain these components to build a design system that is both resilient and responsive to the needs of users and developers alike. Whether you’re looking to start a design system from scratch or seeking ways to refine an existing one, this session will equip you with the knowledge and best practices to do so.
UX Camp Fall 2023
Design Systems 101: Essentials for All Designers
A comprehensive introduction to design systems for designers. We’ll define design systems and explore their history and benefits. Listeners will also gain insights into some of the world’s best design systems, which serve as great examples. Includes:
- The Definition of Design Systems: Design systems are rule sets that ensure uniformity in design elements. They include typography, colors, icons, and components. Think of them as lego sets.
- The Brief History of Design Systems: Design systems have evolved from print design to digital realms. Notable figures brands twitter and salesforce have played pivotal roles in shaping their development.
- The Benefits of Design Systems: Implementing design systems streamlines design and development. They boost brand consistency and enhance user satisfaction. Real-world examples showcase their advantages.
- Examples of World-Class Design Systems: Explore renowned design systems from leading companies. Understand what makes them exceptional in terms of documentation, accessibility, and scalability.
