About Sil Bormüller
Learn about my journey and how I built one of the largest global communities for Design Systems professionals worldwide
Sil Bormüller
Founder of Into Design Systems
he / him
I have worked with companies like adidas, Philips and Ableton on real Design System challenges. I understand what it means to be a solo Design System designer or part of a very small team because I have been there myself.
That's why I founded Into Design Systems to connect with like-minded professionals and learn from experts together. Today, professionals from all over the world come together to learn about Design Systems which makes me incredibly happy.
My goal is to create inclusive, introvert-friendly events where you feel welcome and safe to learn. As a neurodivergent and introverted person myself, I know the struggles that come with conferences and educational settings. That's why I've designed the conference so that everyone can participate in a way that works for them.
I learn best through examples, demos, and hands-on instructions rather than long presentations full of slides. You'll find many of these practical elements in our conference.
Companies I and Into Design Systems have worked with
Trusted by leading organizations around the world
Winner Design System Awards 2025
Recognized for community impact and event excellence
Me and my work are the winner of the Design System Awards 2025 by zeroheight.
"Sil is the driving force behind Into Design Systems, a global community and conference that fosters collaboration, inclusivity, and growth within the design systems field. Known for his welcoming and generous spirit, Sil has created a space that supports professionals at all levels, regardless of background or location. Through conferences, webinars, online communities, and local chapters, Sil has inspired countless practitioners worldwide to connect, learn, and share knowledge, making a lasting impact on the design systems community."
"I can't even begin to talk about the impact Sil has, with a very friendly and always available disposition, and a continuous focus on how to improve the Design System community."
Person of the Week, Smashing Magazine
Featured for contributions to the web community
Featured as Person of the Week by Smashing Magazine in December 2024.
"Sil Bormüller (he/him) is the founder of Into Design Systems, the largest virtual design systems conference and community, bringing people together to create, learn, and share. Sil loves to empower individuals and teams through hands-on learning, and apart from having organized numerous design meetups over the years, he also led design system events at companies like Meta, Google, Microsoft, and BMW. As a former freelance Design Systems Lead, Sil helped top global brands, including Adidas, Techstars, Philips, and Ableton, create their design systems. Thank you for everything you do for the community, dear Sil!"
Into Design Systems Conference
Join thousands of Design Systems professionals worldwide
Into Design Systems is one of the world's largest online conferences dedicated to helping professionals become experts in Design Systems.
We bring together thousands of professionals and top companies like Spotify, Microsoft, Atlassian, Meta, Nike and Netflix to share real-world workflows, tools and insights.
Our events create friendly, inclusive spaces where leads, designers, developers and PMs learn hands-on, connect with experts and grow their skills with confidence.
Into Design Systems at Spotify hosted by Andressa Lombardo + Sil Bormüller
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