Inspect & Reflect: Wise.com's Design System

Note: This session is a learning opportunity, not a critique of Wise’s work. We recognize the depth of complexity in applying design systems across financial platforms and international contexts. To maintain a safe, open, and unbiased learning space, we’re intentionally not inviting members of the Wise Design System team. This allows us to explore and reflect without pressure—our goal is insight, not evaluation.

Workshop Objectives

1. Expert-Led Inventory Process: Learn systematic methods for exploring, documenting, and evaluating design system components
2. Hands-On Experience: Analyze component families and assess adoption patterns across Wise’s public-facing experience in real time
3. Collaborative Learning: Participate in live voting, Q&A, and structured discussions to share insights with peers
4. Practical Takeaways: Discover actionable strategies to improve consistency, reusability, and usability
5. Community Resource: Contribute to findings that will be compiled into a shared resource for the broader design systems community

Who Should Attend

1. Design System Practitioners working in fintech or international-scale products
2. UX Designers and PMs building user journeys across markets and platforms
3. Front-End Engineers implementing and scaling reusable components
4. Leaders in Design, Product, or Engineering optimizing governance and system adoption

Workshop Format

1. Guided Component Exploration: Analyze specific component families within the Wise Design System as used on wise.com
2. Real-Time Inventory with Infa.ai: Use the Infa.ai extension to document components and identify usage patterns
3. Interactive Discussion: Share observations and vote on adoption trends in a friendly, supportive environment

What You'll Learn

1. How to audit the implementation of a global design system from the outside in
2. Techniques for identifying visual consistency and component reusability
3. Strategies for aligning system guidelines with implementation realities
4. Methods for evaluating and documenting system maturity

FAQ

1. Do I need experience with design systems?
   No prior experience is required! This session is open to everyone—from beginners to experienced professionals—interested in applied 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.