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Case Studies on Design Systems

Design stories that connect people and business.

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Design SystemsUX Strategy

About a 4 minute read

Three Lessons from a Decade of Building Design Systems

A design system only drives real impact when it’s built on a shared language and lives in code.

Three Lessons from a Decade of Building Design Systems
Brand StrategyUX Design

About a 5 minute read

Bringing Cohesion to MTV’s Brand Across Platforms

Unifying MTV’s brand across web, mobile, and TV platforms—bringing consistency to digital experiences while respecting each platform’s unique strengths.

Bringing Cohesion to MTV’s Brand Across Platforms
Design SystemsUX Strategy

About a 7 minute read

Leading MTV’s Responsive Redesign – UX Strategy at Scale

Discover how I led MTV’s first responsive design system—unifying brand, UX, and technology to deliver mobile-first experiences at scale. A UX strategy and design systems case study.

Leading MTV’s Responsive Redesign – UX Strategy at Scale