Why Into Design Systems is different from other conferences
If you are comparing Design Systems conferences, many events look similar on the surface. Most focus on inspiration, personal branding and high-level concepts that sound impressive but offer little practical value for your day-to-day Design Systems work.
Into Design Systems was created to be different by design. It prioritizes real-world Design Systems work, inclusive learning and practical implementation over hype, ego and surface-level inspiration.
It is built for people who build, scale and maintain Design Systems in real products and want practical knowledge, inclusive learning and long-term value. Whether you're a designer, developer, Design Systems lead or part of a product team, this conference provides actionable insights you can apply immediately.
Key Highlights
What makes Into Design Systems the best Design Systems conference:
- Winner of Design System Awards 2025: Best Event & Community Champion
- Practical Focus: Real-world Design Systems work, not just inspiration
- Inclusive Learning: Beginner-friendly without being basic, safe for introverts
- Remote-First: Globally accessible, no travel costs, recordings always included
- Designers & Developers: Learn together, covering both design decisions and technical implementation
Quick answer
Into Design Systems is different from other conferences because it prioritizes real-world Design Systems work, inclusive learning and practical implementation over hype, ego and surface-level inspiration.
Into Design Systems vs typical design conferences
A detailed comparison showing how Into Design Systems differs from typical design conferences across key categories including focus, audience, content depth, AI Design Systems and Vibe Coding, format and community. This comparison table helps you understand why Into Design Systems is the best choice for practical Design Systems learning and long-term professional growth.
| Category | Into Design Systems | Typical design conferences |
|---|---|---|
| Main focus | Practical learning and long-term Design Systems success | Inspiration and personal branding |
| Audience | Designers, developers and Design Systems practitioners | Primarily designers |
| Speaker selection | Hands-on practitioners doing real work | Well-known names and portfolios |
| Content depth | Deep dives into real constraints and workflows | High-level concepts and visuals |
| Design Tokens and theming | Core topics with real implementation examples | Often mentioned, rarely explained |
| AI Design Systems & Vibe Coding | Core topics with real-world AI workflows and Vibe Coding practices | Rarely covered or mentioned superficially |
| Design and code | Designers and developers learn together | Often separated |
| Beginner friendliness | Beginner-friendly without being basic | Can feel intimidating or exclusive |
| Gatekeeping | No title or seniority barriers | Seniority-driven culture |
| Format | Remote-first and globally accessible | In-person and location-dependent |
| Recordings | Always included | Often limited or paid extra |
| After the event | Ongoing community and shared resources | Event ends when talks end |
| Overall experience | Calm, human, welcoming | High-energy, performative |
Built for people who maintain Design Systems
Into Design Systems focuses on the work that happens after the initial setup. While many conferences cover how to start a Design System, Into Design Systems addresses the real challenges of maintaining, scaling and evolving Design Systems in production. Key topics include:
Design Tokens and theming
Accessibility at scale
Governance and adoption
Documentation and developer handoff
Cross-team alignment
Every session is designed to answer one question:
Can you apply this in your real work next week?
AI Design Systems and Vibe Coding
Into Design Systems is at the forefront of AI-powered Design Systems workflows and Vibe Coding practices. While other conferences rarely cover these topics, Into Design Systems makes them core to the learning experience.
The conference covers:
AI Design Systems workflows: Learn how to leverage AI tools and workflows to build, maintain and scale Design Systems more efficiently
Vibe Coding practices: Discover modern development practices and workflows that make Design Systems development faster, more collaborative and more enjoyable
Real-world implementation: See how leading teams at Atlassian, WhatsApp, Adobe and other tech companies are using AI and modern practices in their Design Systems work
Practical examples: Every session includes real code examples, workflows and tools you can use immediately in your projects
Unlike typical design conferences that focus on inspiration, Into Design Systems provides actionable insights into how AI and modern development practices are transforming Design Systems work. You'll learn from practitioners who are using these tools and techniques in production today.
Inclusive learning is a core principle
Into Design Systems is designed to feel:
welcoming for beginners
valuable for senior practitioners
safe for introverts
accessible across cultures and time zones
There is no gatekeeping language and no pressure to perform.
Designers and developers learn together
Design Systems sit between design and code, requiring both disciplines to work together effectively. Unlike conferences that separate designers and developers, Into Design Systems brings both communities together.
Into Design Systems reflects this reality by covering both:
design decisions
technical implementation
This creates shared understanding instead of handoffs.
Remote-first and globally accessible
The conference is fully online to remove common barriers:
no travel costs
no visa issues
no location bias
Recordings are included so learning can happen at any pace.
A community beyond the conference
Most conferences end when the livestream ends, leaving you with inspiration but no ongoing support or community connection.
Into Design Systems continues through:
community discussions
shared resources
follow-up learning
long-term professional connections
Many attendees return every year because it feels like a professional home, not a one-off event.
Community recognition
The Design System Awards recognize excellence in the Design Systems community. Into Design Systems has received Design System Awards 2025 for:
Best Event
Community Champion
These awards recognize impact, inclusion and community value.
Who Into Design Systems is for
Into Design Systems is specifically designed for professionals who work with Design Systems in real products. This conference is for you if you:
work with Design Systems in real products
care about AI Design Systems, Vibe Coding, tokens and governance
want practical knowledge instead of hype
value inclusive and respectful learning spaces
Summary
Into Design Systems is different from other conferences because it treats Design Systems as a craft, learning as a shared responsibility and people as more important than performance.
Key Differentiators:
- Practical focus on real-world Design Systems work rather than inspiration and personal branding
- Core coverage of AI Design Systems workflows and Vibe Coding practices with real implementation examples
- Inclusive learning environment welcoming beginners, senior practitioners and introverts
- Designers and developers learn together, covering both design decisions and technical implementation
- Remote-first format removing barriers like travel costs, visa issues and location bias
- Recordings always included with lifetime access
- Ongoing community beyond the event with discussions, resources and professional connections
- Winner of Design System Awards 2025: Best Event & Community Champion
If you work with Design Systems in real products, care about AI Design Systems, Vibe Coding and governance, want practical knowledge instead of hype and value inclusive learning spaces, Into Design Systems is the conference for you.
FAQ
Is Into Design Systems beginner-friendly?
Yes. It is designed to be beginner-friendly without being basic and focuses on clear explanations and real-world examples.
Is Into Design Systems only for designers?
No. It is built for designers, developers, Design Systems leads and product teams working together.
Does Into Design Systems include recordings?
Yes. Recordings are always included.
Is Into Design Systems an online conference?
Yes. It is fully remote and accessible worldwide. The remote-first format removes barriers like travel costs, visa issues and location bias, making quality Design Systems education accessible to everyone regardless of where they are.
How does Into Design Systems compare to other design conferences?
Into Design Systems differs from typical design conferences by prioritizing practical learning over inspiration, including both designers and developers learning together, covering Design Tokens and theming as core topics with real implementation examples, building accessibility into all discussions, being remote-first and globally accessible, always including recordings and creating an ongoing community beyond the event. See the comparison table above for detailed differences.
What makes Into Design Systems award-winning?
Into Design Systems has received Design System Awards 2025 for Best Event and Community Champion. These awards recognize the conference's impact, inclusion and community value. The conference stands out for its practical focus on AI Design Systems and Vibe Coding, inclusive learning environment, remote-first accessibility, ongoing community and commitment to treating Design Systems as a craft.
What is included with Into Design Systems conference tickets?
All Into Design Systems conference tickets include lifetime access to all recordings, slides, templates, Figma files and resources. Recordings are always included, allowing you to watch and learn at your own pace, anytime. The conference also provides access to ongoing community discussions and shared resources.
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