Inspect & Reflect: eBay's Evo Design System

Note: This session is a learning opportunity, not a critique of eBay’s work. We fully appreciate the complexity of applying a design system across such a vast and evolving marketplace. To maintain a neutral and collaborative learning space, we’re intentionally not inviting members of the Evo Design System team. The goal is to explore and learn together—without pressure or evaluation.

Workshop Objectives

1. Expert-Led Inventory Process: Learn structured methods for exploring, documenting, and evaluating design system components
2. Hands-On Experience: Analyze component families and assess adoption patterns across eBay’s user experience in real time
3. Collaborative Learning: Participate in live voting, Q&A, and structured peer discussions
4. Practical Takeaways: Discover actionable strategies to improve design system usability, consistency, and governance
5. Community Resource: Contribute to a shared resource to help others in the design systems community

Who Should Attend

1. Design System Practitioners working in e-commerce or content-rich platforms
2. Product Designers and UX Engineers exploring at-scale consistency
3. Developers and Engineers implementing components across multiple teams
4. Design, Product, and Engineering Leaders focused on cross-team alignment and system governance

Workshop Format

1. Guided Component Exploration: Analyze key component families within the Evo Design System as seen on ebay.com
2. Real-Time Inventory with Infa.ai: Use the Infa.ai extension to document components and identify UI patterns
3. Interactive Discussion: Share insights and vote on adoption signals in a supportive, constructive environment

What You'll Learn

1. How to audit a global-scale design system from a public lens
2. Techniques for identifying component reuse, variation, and design intent
3. Strategies for aligning system principles with marketplace complexity
4. Methods for documenting findings to inform your own system growth

FAQ

1. Do I need experience with design systems?
   Not at all! This session is open to everyone—from curious newcomers to experienced system designers—interested in practical applications of design systems.

2. What tools will I need for the session?
   A laptop with Chrome (for the Infa.ai extension), access to FigJam, and a stable internet connection are recommended. Setup instructions will be shared in advance.

3. Will I get access to Infa.ai's premium features?
   Yes! Start a 7-day free trial of Infa.ai anytime. Additionally, check the events page to access a promo code that provides 1 month of PRO version access. This offer will be available 2 days before and after the event.

4. What if I can't stay for the entire session?
   You can always register and join the Infa community on Slack using this invite link. If you are registered for the event, you will receive the session recording by email within 1–2 days.