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Design system docs are the source of truth for the people and AI agents building your products. Keeping them current and governed matters more than ever. See our new Drafts, Reviewing, and Compare Changes features in this week's Product Deep Dive ➡️ hubs.li/Q04yJ8_h0

Purple event graphic for zeroheight's Product Deep Dive webinar on demand, "Before You Hit Publish: Drafts, Diffs, and Better Governance," Black-and-white cutout-style headshots of speakers Rob Whitfield (Senior Product Designer), Tom Daly (Full Stack Product Engineer), and Luke Murphy (Head of Advocacy), with the zeroheight and Deep Dive logos in the bottom corners.

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zeroheight @zeroheight.com · 29/09/2026

🚨 THIS IS NOT A DRILL 🚨 There are LESS THAN 10 Converge tickets remaining before we sell out! 🥵 If you were planning on buying a ticket - now is the time. Seriously. Go, go, go ➡️ hubs.li/Q04xMBG70

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zeroheight @zeroheight.com · 25/09/2026

Design systems exist to reduce decision-making. But no system covers everything. 👀 So are your principles actually guiding your decisions? Read more here ➡️ hubs.li/Q04xMJcZ0

zeroheight blog graphic asking "Your design system has principles. But are they actually guiding decisions?" Hand-drawn illustration of a red button labelled "Button," a colour swatch, a letter "a," a question mark, and a cursor pointer.

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zeroheight @zeroheight.com · 23/09/2026

Duplicate pages, hidden pages, reviews scattered across Slack... Sound familiar? If you maintain design system documentation and want fewer workarounds, clearer reviews, and more confidence when you publish, our next Product Deep Dive webinar is for you. Register here 👉 hubs.li/Q04y2zj90

Purple event graphic for zeroheight's Product Deep Dive webinar, "Before You Hit Publish: Drafts, Diffs, and Better Governance," Tuesday 29th September 2026, 4:00pm BST / 11:00am ET / 8:00am PT. Black-and-white cutout-style headshots of speakers Rob Whitfield (Senior Product Designer), Tom Daly (Full Stack Product Engineer), and Luke Murphy (Head of Advocacy), with the zeroheight and Deep Dive logos in the bottom corners.

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zeroheight @zeroheight.com · 22/09/2026

The countdown is officially on. Today marks 1 month until Converge 2026! 🎉 Tickets are almost sold out so get your hands on the last few while you can - we’ve got a feeling this is going to be the biggest and best Converge yet 🥳 Get your tickets: hubs.li/Q04xMC7F0

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zeroheight @zeroheight.com · 22/09/2026

Everyone talks about automating as much as possible in design systems. But what can you actually automate? 🤔 Join tomorrow's DSWTF as Luke and Michelle share what they have successfully automated, and what works better with a human touch. Weds 23rd Sept, 4pm BST Sign up👉 hubs.li/Q04xZ6lF0

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zeroheight @zeroheight.com · 21/09/2026

Your design system has all the right artifacts. So why does it still feel immature? 😖 Measuring Design System Maturity makes the case that maturity isn't about what you can point to. It's about what your team actually does. Learn more👇 hubs.li/Q04xMB0p0

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zeroheight @zeroheight.com · 18/09/2026

Have you ever asked yourself if what you're designing still makes sense if you can't see it? This article shares insights from an interview with a JAWS + Braille user, including design best practices and how to meet WCAG compliance in your design system. Learn more 👉https://hubs.li/Q04x6wGS0

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zeroheight @zeroheight.com · 14/09/2026

The Measuring Design System Maturity book. A six-axis model for finding out where your design system really is - and what to do next. Get your copy here ➡️ hubs.li/Q04x06lV0

Promotional image advertising zeroheight's Measuring Design System Maturity book. A stylised image of the book on the right hand side.

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zeroheight @zeroheight.com · 11/09/2026

Most design systems are organised around what they produce: tokens, components, documentation. This article dives into why that breaks down at scale, and the 6-pillar operating model that fixes it. Check it out 👉 hubs.li/Q04w4rDL0

Blog graphic: 'The 6 pillars of a successful design systems team.' Illustrated on the right is a hand holding a yellow 6 alongside a document, mint checkmark circle, and red button icon, on a cream background

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zeroheight @zeroheight.com · 10/09/2026

@moodle.com LMS has 500M+ users and 23 years of community-driven growth - but no shared design language. Building one from scratch, they made it AI-first and learned machines need a much higher bar for consistency than humans ever did. Full story ➡️ hubs.li/Q04wRNwb0

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zeroheight @zeroheight.com · 08/09/2026

Did someone say FREE BOOK?! 😲 We’re giving away a limited-edition physical copy of our new book Measuring Design System Maturity to 5 lucky winners. Enter here ➡️ lnkd.in/p/e7JHvb8U #designsystems

Graphic advertising zeroheight's book Measuring Design System Maturity.

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zeroheight @zeroheight.com · 07/09/2026

Introducing Measuring Design System Maturity - our new book on all things design system maturity. 📖 Read the book as we unpack the concept of our maturity model, walk through the axes and archetypes, and explore where the industry is heading. Check it out 👉 hubs.li/Q04vy7Zq0

zeroheight book announcement: pink 'Measuring Design System Maturity' book covers with a red polygon illustration, stacked on a dark maroon background.

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zeroheight @zeroheight.com · 04/09/2026

AI will democratise whatever your design system is built to value. Build it to value everyone. Closing out the 3-part AI ethics series: can AI-augmented design systems genuinely democratise design? Read part 3 👉 hubs.li/Q04vHZTd0

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zeroheight @zeroheight.com · 03/09/2026

The age old question… How mature is your design system? We think it's about time you had a real answer. Stay tuned for the latest zeroheight resource dropping next week. Any guesses? 👀

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zeroheight @zeroheight.com · 01/09/2026

Have you registered for tomorrow’s DS Live webinar? Join accessibility expert Hidde de Vries as he shares practical strategies for baking accessibility into components, helping teams build more inclusive experiences by default. 📅 Weds 2nd Sept / 4pm BST Sign up ➡️ hubs.li/Q04tmWRp0

DS Live event graphic, marked Online, for September 2, 4PM BST, titled 'Accelerating accessibility in a component-based world' with speaker Hidde de Vries, Web Standards Specialist at Logius, alongside a halftone-style portrait photo.

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zeroheight @zeroheight.com · 28/08/2026

The hardest part of AI design tools isn't learning them. It's knowing when to stop trusting them. Part 2 of Thomas's series digs into how AI design output can look credible while missing things like accessibility labels or quietly reinforcing bias from training data. 👉 hubs.li/Q04tqlSb0

Blog header graphic for zeroheight titled 'AI ethics in design systems — Part 2: From creator to curator.' Illustration shows a smiling robot holding a pencil, alongside an image icon, a checkmark circle, sparkles, and a cursor.

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zeroheight @zeroheight.com · 27/08/2026

How do you measure something as complex as design system maturity? We have our own ideas, so do Redwoods. Join our live webinar on Sept 1 at 5pm BST to unpack how both of our models were built, the tradeoffs, and where we still disagree. Sign up here 👉 hubs.li/Q04vd1Gm0

Promotional image for an online webinar hosted by zeroheight on Tuesday 1st September at 5pm BST. Title 'What does design system maturity mean?'.

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zeroheight @zeroheight.com · 24/08/2026

DS Live is back! 🥳 Join Hidde de Vries for a practical webinar on strategies for baking accessibility into components from the ground up, so more people can actually use what you build. 📅 September 2nd ⏰ 4pm BST Register 👉 hubs.li/Q04tmWRp0

DS Live event graphic, for September 2, 4PM BST, titled 'Accelerating accessibility in a component-based world' with speaker Hidde de Vries, Web Standards Specialist at Logius, alongside a halftone-style portrait photo.

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zeroheight @zeroheight.com · 21/08/2026

AI ethics governance isn't a blocker to adoption. It's the condition for it. Thomas explores why the fastest AI adopters are often the least governed - and what that means for design teams. Read the first of the 3-part series: hubs.li/Q04t226q0

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zeroheight @zeroheight.com · 21/08/2026

Our first ever Hops & Props London event was so much fun. 😎 We're pretty sure we're part of the best community there is (although we might be a little biased). Maybe there's a take 2 on the cards? 👀

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zeroheight @zeroheight.com · 17/08/2026

Just a few days to go until our FIRST EVER Hops & Props London event! What could be better than design systems chat and drinks in the sun?☀️ 📆 Thursday, 20th August @ 93 Feet East, London ⏰ 18:00 - 22:00 Register your spot: hubs.li/Q04sNJcs0

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zeroheight @zeroheight.com · 14/08/2026

There's a polished story about design systems: strategic, scalable, high-impact. There's also the reality - told on Reddit and Discord after hours. Nathania surfaces the truths practitioners know but assume aren't worth sharing officially. ⬇️ hubs.li/Q04sc_yJ0

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zeroheight @zeroheight.com · 13/08/2026

If we asked you where your design system stands right now, would you know? Most teams can't say for sure. Our Maturity Model tool can. Take the test and find out where your system is strong, where you're behind, and where to focus next. 👉 hubs.li/Q04sDNTR0

Promotional graphic reading "How mature is your design system? Six axes. Four stages. One honest picture of your design system." Two illustrated archetype cards are shown — "The Green Bud" and "The Art Student" — alongside a "Take the test" button.

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zeroheight @zeroheight.com · 12/08/2026

There’s just over 1 week to go until our Hops & Props London event! Come along and meet others in the industry, hear talks from the experts, and enjoy some drinks in the sun 😎 📆 Thursday, 20th August @ 93 Feet East, London ⏰ 18:00 - 22:00 Sign up: hubs.li/Q04scPb90

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zeroheight @zeroheight.com · 11/08/2026

Introducing the second wave of speakers for Converge 2026! 🥳 Expect practical, proven lessons on what works: from aligning teams and scaling systems, to the latest AI innovations in design systems. 📍 Newcastle, UK 📅 October 22 Secure your ticket 👉 hubs.li/Q04scNXK0

Converge 2026 second wave speaker announcement featuring headshots and roles for Nikki Plyem, Lauren LoPrete, Leo Vogel, and Amy Hupe. October 22, 2026, Newcastle, UK. Brought to you by zeroheight.

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zeroheight @zeroheight.com · 10/08/2026

The zeroheight MCP is now available on Free and Starter plans 🥳 It turns your design system into the context layer your team and agents build from. Explore the use cases and try it yourself👇 hubs.li/Q04s3Clp0

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zeroheight @zeroheight.com · 07/08/2026

Design systems love metrics. 📊 But not all of them are useful. Some make us feel productive. Others help us make better decisions. Charlotte makes the case for treating design systems as products, and measuring them like one. Read the full article here ➡️ hubs.li/Q04rvwHS0

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zeroheight @zeroheight.com · 06/08/2026

Every design system has a type. The Design System Maturity Model scores yours across six axes: Foundations, Documentation, Governance, Adoption, Measurement, AI Readiness - then gives you an archetype and the full shape of your system. Take the test 👉 hubs.li/Q04rvmPs0

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zeroheight @zeroheight.com · 05/08/2026

Still fighting AI tools that ignore your design system? You don't have to. zeroheight now feeds your guidelines, components, and patterns straight into @figma.com's agent - so you can build and refine components on the canvas, on system, every time. Learn more: hubs.li/Q04rvcWL0

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zeroheight @zeroheight.com · 04/08/2026

Getting an agent to generate code is easy. Getting it production-ready takes a proper briefing. Ep 3 of License to Build: briefing agents to build production-ready components, from Figma to Claude Code with the zeroheight MCP. 📅 Tue 11th Aug, 4pm GMT 👉 hubs.ly/Q04r8Mrg0

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zeroheight @zeroheight.com · 03/08/2026

Your design system is only as strong as what's actually in production. Connect the zeroheight MCP to your coding agent and it checks your actual code against your design system docs - flagging what's off-system, misusing tokens, and what needs fixing. Learn more here 👉 hubs.li/Q04ntNHy0

Screenshot of a code editor showing a Markdown audit report titled 'Savings Dashboard Audit Report,' comparing a Savings page implementation against Baseline Design System guidance, with sections on design token usage, issues found, and a table of non-token dimension values.

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zeroheight @zeroheight.com · 31/07/2026

Most accessibility docs focus on component level: states, contrast, keyboard behaviour. A gap remains: what happens when a team hits a pattern the system didn't anticipate? Read how to close that gap before it becomes accessibility debt 👇 hubs.li/Q04qQC5Y0

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zeroheight @zeroheight.com · 30/07/2026

Presenting Hops & Props London, our newest event to bring the design systems community together. Expect talks from industry leaders, chats with other design systems folk and drinks in the summer sun. 📆 20th August at 93 Feet East, London ⏰18:00-22:00 Save your spot: hubs.li/Q04r9p-F0

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zeroheight @zeroheight.com · 29/07/2026

Why did we build a new Design System Maturity Model? Read the blog to learn what we set out to change, how we approached it, and what the results can tell you about your design system. ➡️ hubs.li/Q04qvJgL0

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zeroheight @zeroheight.com · 28/07/2026

How much of your codebase is actually following your design system? The zeroheight MCP gives your coding agent access to your design system docs - so when you ask it to audit, it knows what it's checking against and makes fixes directly within the editor. Find out more 👉 hubs.li/Q04ntNpx0

Screenshot of a code editor split view. The left pane shows a diff of React/JSX code for a savings dashboard component, with added lines highlighted in green including Button components and formatted currency values. The right pane shows an AI assistant's response summarising changes made to align the dashboard with the design system package and Baseline MCP guidance, listing updates to buttons, icons, and design tokens replacing custom colour and typography values.

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zeroheight @zeroheight.com · 27/07/2026

50% of design system teams are dealing with AI-generated UI that looks like the system, but isn't. The shadow AI problem is real. Read The State of AI in Design Systems Report to learn more: hubs.li/Q04qjZ6q0

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zeroheight @zeroheight.com · 24/07/2026

Design system docs break down when every update needs a manual handoff. In this month's Deep Dive, we're getting practical about markdown syncing - how it works end-to-end, and which parts of your docs are best suited to automation. 📅 Tues 28th July Register your spot 👉https://hubs.li/Q04q4W720

Pink promotional graphic for zeroheight's Product Deep Dive webinar, 'Automating Documentation: Markdown Syncing,' on Tuesday 28th July 2026. Features a black-and-white photo of Luke Murphy, Principal Design Advocate.

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zeroheight @zeroheight.com · 23/07/2026

Design systems are supposed to make consistency easier. For most things, they deliver. Mobile accessibility is usually not one of them. This blog digs into the accessibility barriers and what mobile-first accessibility looks like in a design system. Check it out 👉 hubs.li/Q04pR--50

zeroheight blog header on a lavender background reading "The mobile accessibility gap most design systems ignore."

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zeroheight @zeroheight.com · 22/07/2026

What if all it took to audit your design system was a prompt, not a whole project? zeroheight's MCP connects your docs to your MCP-enabled tool of choice so AI can read, interrogate, and deliver findings specific enough to act on. Auditing made easy. → hubs.li/Q04ntKLY0

Screenshot of a chat interface showing AI assistant auditing a design system styleguide. After a user asks for an audit of inconsistencies and gaps, the assistant reports using the styleguide integration, then displays summary stats — 5 critical gaps, 8 inconsistencies, 4 structural issues, 3 strengths noted.

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zeroheight @zeroheight.com · 21/07/2026

Most design systems aren't uniformly mature. They're stronger in some areas than others - that's normal. Our new Design System Maturity Model scores yours across six independent axes, from stage 1 to 4, so you know where you stand and what to focus on next. Take the test: hubs.li/Q04pCgcX0

Dark promotional graphic for zeroheight's Design System Maturity Model, reading 'How mature is your design system? Six axes. Four stages. One honest picture of your design system.' A collage of colourful line-art icons (question mark, heart, arrow, document, stacked blocks, sparkles) fills the right side, with a 'Take the test' button below.

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zeroheight @zeroheight.com · 17/07/2026

Are Figma components just another kind of design system documentation? Check out Ron’s take here 👇 hubs.li/Q04p0B6B0

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zeroheight @zeroheight.com · 15/07/2026

Getting an agent to place a Figma component is easy. Building it on-system takes the right docs. Join Dispatch #2 of Licence to Build to learn how to brief agents with your design system context. 📅 Tue 21 July, 4pm GMT Sign up here 👉 hubs.li/Q04ptQ4G0

License to Build Episode _002 promo on a lavender background, for Tuesday 21st July 2026, 4.00pm BST / 11.00am ET / 8.00 PT. Heading: 'Briefing agents to scaffold components in Figma.' Four illustrated spy-like characters in hats and sunglasses hold tools including goggles, a magnifying glass, a drone, and a component-labelled card. A black-and-white photo shows speaker Luke Murphy, Principal Design Advocate at zeroheight, smiling.

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zeroheight @zeroheight.com · 10/07/2026

Design system contribution is like a mountain range. Many ways up, many ways down - and it gets very steep at the top. Read about Mount Contribution - a framework for more effective design system contributions👇 hubs.li/Q04n4Bq80

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zeroheight @zeroheight.com · 09/07/2026

Your coding agent doesn’t know your design system, so it guesses. Connect zeroheight MCP to tools like Cursor or Claude Code and it stops inventing - pulling your actual components, tokens, and usage rules on every generation. Learn more ➡️ hubs.li/Q04npRLd0

Screenshot of a code editor showing a diff for a savings dashboard component. On the left, highlighted code changes show updated Button components and layout elements. On the right, an AI assistant panel summarises the changes, including updated design system components, icons and design tokens.

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zeroheight @zeroheight.com · 08/07/2026

Gated access and permissions slow down design system adoption. 🔐 With zeroheight, your design system lives in one place. Now, anyone authorised through your identity provider can access it via MCP, without needing a zeroheight account. Learn more: hubs.li/Q04npm5Z0

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zeroheight @zeroheight.com · 06/07/2026

An AI agent can whip up a POC in minutes. Staying on-system is the hard part. That's where License to Build comes in: our new webinar series exploring real-world use cases for briefing AI agents with your design system context. Join us for episode #1 July 7th, 4pm GMT. 👉 hubs.li/Q04nftv_0

Webinar banner for 'License to Build: Briefing agents to build on-system code, then audit it,' Tuesday 7th July 2026, 4.00pm BST / 11.00am ET / 8.00am PT. Illustration of a spy-like character in a fedora and sunglasses holding a folder, alongside a code icon and a checklist with tick and cross marks, on a mint green grid background.

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zeroheight @zeroheight.com · 03/07/2026

The handover between design and development isn't always straightforward - and drift between design output and the end user experience is a real cost. Amy Rogers explores how AI agents could be the answer 👇 hubs.li/Q04mCSPN0

Blog header image for a zeroheight article titled "Eliminate the back-and-forth in developer handovers with AI agents." The illustration shows a friendly pixel-art robot juggling three coloured tiles representing design system components — orange with a sync icon, mint green with a component icon, and purple with a code/token icon — alongside a cursor arrow and sparkle details.

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zeroheight @zeroheight.com · 02/07/2026

Every good agent needs a briefing. Licence to Build is our new webinar series on giving AI agents your design system as context. Dispatch #1: How to brief Claude Code via the zeroheight MCP to scaffold a POC, audit it and ship. 📅 Tue 7 July, 4pm GMT Sign up ➡️ hubs.li/Q04nftKC0

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zeroheight @zeroheight.com · 30/06/2026

Converge 2026 is coming round fast. We’ve got our next speaker lined up and ready to talk all things design systems. But can you guess who it is? 👀 Get your Converge tickets here: hubs.ly/Q04mZ2X40

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