Systems of Harm
Design systems are the systems of tools, processes and practices that we use to create digital products, like websites and applications. But can design systems play a role in perpetuating systemic harm? Can they do anything to mitigate it?
Displaying 1 Episode of Systems of Harm with the tag “burnout”.
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Design Systems and burnout with Sara Wachter-Boettcher
November 6th, 2025 | Season 2 | 53 mins 8 secs
amy hupe, burnout, systems of harm
To round off the series, I’m speaking to coach, speaker and author of Technically Wrong and Design for Real Life, Sara Wachter-Boettcher. Sara and I talk about why those of us working on design systems are so vulnerable to burnout and what we can do to prevent it. We talk about the importance of living your values, advocating for what’s right, and - crucially - knowing when to quit.