Craft Across: Documentation in Design Systems
Join us for a LIVE deep-dive session focused on one of the most underestimated but mission-critical layers of modern design systems—documentation.
Unlike our Inspect & Reflect series where we explore how design systems show up inside products, this new series Design System Focus Areas zooms in on specific layers of system architecture. Each session will cover a critical area like tokens, accessibility, metrics, documentation, and more.
Speakers
Dustin Younse
Lead Documentation Engineer, Senior Design Technologist at Indeed.com
Inspect & Reflect
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Dustin Younse
Lead Documentation Engineer, Senior Design Technologist at Indeed.com
I'm a seasoned digital anthropologist with hands on experience in planning, designing, and building Very Large Websites™. I have special interest in building accessible and user focused experiences that take advantage of native web technologies.
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Kristen Treacy
Product Design Manager | Design Systems | Designing for AI at Intuit
Inspect & Reflect
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Kristen Treacy
Product Design Manager | Design Systems | Designing for AI at Intuit
Design generalist with a specialty in crafting complex and enterprise-level software. Passionate about building and growing Design Systems. I also lead high-growth design teams that thrive on creativity and collaboration.
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Misty Reed, MFA
Director, UX Architecture & Design Operations at Robert Half
Inspect & Reflect
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Misty Reed, MFA
Director, UX Architecture & Design Operations at Robert Half
As a seasoned User Experience Director with a strong background in cross-disciplinary design and technology leadership, I am driven by a passion for creating seamless and impactful user experiences. I specialize in user experience strategy, information architecture, design systems, and the latest web and app technologies. In my most recent role, I played a key role in spearheading the adoption of an enterprise-wide design system, spanning six implementation systems and collaborating with multiple project teams. This effort included developing a robust web component library of 350+ reusable components, enhancing design and development efficiency. A lifelong learner and problem-solver, I thrive in the fast-evolving tech landscape. My insatiable curiosity has led me to build internal content management systems that significantly boost team productivity, advocate for optimizing user registration experiences, and enhance accessibility and consistency across all digital touchpoints. As a leader, I focus on empowering teams of talented designers, developers, and operations professionals to succeed. I lead through collaboration, fostering an environment of transparency, integrity, and growth—prioritizing support and opportunity for every team member. When I'm not immersed in digital design, I can be found offline exploring the artistry of flameworking molten glass or crafting one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces.
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About the Event
This session is all about Documentation, its role, structure, tools, integrations, and the feedback loops that keep systems alive.
What We'll Explore
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Documentation as Infrastructure
Understand the core role documentation plays in scaling design systems and maintaining trust across teams. -
Foundational Building Blocks
Dive into what makes documentation useful: structure, clarity, flexibility, and how to keep it evolving without turning into a knowledge graveyard. -
Tools and Integrations
Explore the current ecosystem—from Coda, Zeroheight, Storybook, and Markdown systems to custom solutions and codebase-integrated workflows. -
Feedback Loops That Work
Learn how high-performing teams keep documentation up-to-date with smart contribution models, ownership frameworks, and real-time usage data. -
The Power of AI in Documentation
Speculate and experiment: how might AI help us automate, maintain, and personalize documentation across orgs?
Who Should Join
- Design System Leads & Architects trying to scale documentation across platforms
- Technical Writers building cross-functional knowledge bases
- Engineers & Designers who contribute to system knowledge
- Ops & PMs aligning documentation with governance and product development cycles
Format
- Live Discussion with Framework Mapping
- Showcase of Real Documentation Examples
- Community Voting, Live Q&A, and Shared Takeaways
- Co-ideation in FigJam on what “great” documentation looks like
