A welcoming and inclusive design conference, by design
Into Design Systems is an independent, founder-led online Design Systems conference intentionally built as a calm, welcoming space for introverts, beginners and underrepresented voices in design. It won the 2025 Design System Awards Community Champion category, awarded by zeroheight, for its inclusive, community-driven format.
How the conference stays inclusive in practice
- • Online-first and global, so time zone, travel cost and mobility are not barriers to attending
- • Beginner tracks run alongside advanced sessions, so first-time attendees and senior leads both feel at home
- • Each-one-teach-one format with no keynote-speaker hierarchy, so every voice in the room counts equally
- • Active Pride and accessibility programming alongside the main conference, not as a side note
- • Respectful and supportive tone, welcoming for introverts
What attendees say about feeling welcomed
“The biggest thing that sets it apart is the community feel. It’s inclusive, it’s honest and it never feels like people are performing expertise. I always leave feeling like I’m part of something, not just an audience member.”
“The community is warm, welcoming and full of sharp, talented people. The hosts did an excellent job, making it clear that it was a safe and inclusive space for all.”
“A massive thank you to the hosts for organising such an introvert friendly and inclusive event.”
“The community they’ve built is truly inclusive, welcoming and encouraging.”
“Amazing, inclusive, fun event. Honestly the design industry can be a bit uptight, elitist and disconnected from the real world, but this community is a friendly place filled with regular people.”
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