Founder of Redwoods and The Question. Working with the people of @hearsparkbox to build better digital experiences.
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Round two with Shaun Bent for Episode 081 of The Question! We're talking how #designsystems adapt to and shape the cultures they serve.
Answer before Wednesday 5pm Eastern: bit.ly/answerTheQuestion
ALT Title card for The Question: Design System Deep Dives, Episode 081 — "The Culture We Build," September 24, 2026. Black-and-white headshots of co-host Shaun Bent (left) and host Ben Callahan (right) flank a large slash graphic.
Ben Callahan retweeted
Our friend @bencallahan, who runs The Redwoods Quarterly—an online design systems event on Friday, 12th Sept (12–3:30pm ET) is offering us a discount. Fill out the core sample survey below to get 50% off with code: 'zeroheightDeal'. hubs.li/Q03GSxRq0 🤌
Time is almost up!
Happy Monday, system nerds. You have until Wed at Noon EST to answer The Core Sample (an industry-wide, #designsystem pulse survey).
I want to hear how you're doing. 💚
We'll unpack it at The Redwoods Quarterly.
bit.ly/TheCoreSample-Q3-25
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Hear directly from @bencallahan about what to expect in his workshop, "Design System Culture Mapping: Turning Resistance Into Momentum," at this year’s Converge event. 👇
Secure your ticket and learn more here: hubs.li/Q03Bh5Hf0
Just dropped my thoughts on last week's episode of The Question (tracking #designsystem deviation) over on my blog. A couple takeaways, but the most important one—deviation is a signal, not a flaw.
Check it out and let me know what you think: bit.ly/4fcHcbY
*The Question, Episode 058 is LIVE and ready for your answers*
Join Adrianne Daley and I to discuss tracking #designsystem deviation metrics on Thursday at Noon Eastern!
All the details here:
→ bit.ly/answerTheQuestion
ALT Ben Callahan and Adrianne Daley will co host episode 058 on July 24, 2025 discussing tracking design system deviation.
I've been working on this one for a while now, folks. Come hang out with me in Bristol and we'll talk #designsystem culture!
This might be the most impactful work I've done in my career.
Ever feel like you're swimming against the current at work? Then this workshop is for you. 😅
@bencallahan will reveal how culture shapes a design system program and give you the tools to assess and adapt your approach for success. hubs.li/Q03rGJ4x0
ALT Design System Culture Mapping: Turning Resistance into momentum - Converge - Ben Callahan
Just a few hours left to join the Design System of the Future episode of The Question (happening this Friday at Noon Eastern)!
It's free, you just have to tell me your vision for the future of #designsystems → bit.ly/answerTheQuestion
See you Friday!
ALT Design System of the Future
Episode 007 of The Question with Jesse Gardner on multi-platform #designsystems is LIVE on YouTube.
Major thanks to @zeroheight and @hearsparkbox for their sponsorship of Season 01!
Watch Episode 007 here → bit.ly/4dfl3IY
Ben Callahan retweeted
I'm super excited to co-host an episode of the Question with @bencallahan on the topic of design system example applications! We'll be chatting this Thursday about staying connected to the work as a design system engineer. Really looking forward to this! (Link in thread)
Happy Monday, curious #designsystem nerds!
Episode 40 is last episode of The Question for 2024!
This week, I'm joined by Scott Jehl to talk about web components in design systems. Answer before Wed to get your invite to the deep dive on Thur:
bit.ly/3D5a9rn
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Can we norm on what we call those that our design systems are for?
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147 votes • Final resultsAnyone attending @zeroheight #converge2024 who wants to take notes with me in FigJam is welcome: bit.ly/converge2024-collabNo…
Ben Callahan retweeted
Color Health Staff Design Engineer, @ElyseHolladay will share “It’s Not for Looking At: Building Impactful Design Systems”.
Learn more and get tickets at l8r.it/JEUn
ALT Portrait of Elyse Holladay
Ben Callahan retweeted
Sparkbox founder, @BenCallahan will share ”Symmetry: Three Challenges from a Unique Design System Experience”. #Clarity2024
Learn more and get tickets at l8r.it/CeZJ
ALT Portrait of Ben Callahan
Ben Callahan retweeted
Join us at #Converge to catch @bencallahan in action! Whether you're looking to elevate your design skills or simply get motivated, this is one session you can't afford to miss. 🚀✨
Secure your spot now—tickets are selling fast! 🎟️
hubs.li/Q02PPY-c0
Has your #designsystem team gotten smaller?
You're not alone. This week I'll be joined by co host @HiMaya to talk about how to do more with less.
It's easy and free to participate. Answer here and register! -> bit.ly/4e53mvo <-
See you Thursday at Noon Eastern ♥️
Ben Callahan retweeted
Don’t miss @bencallahan's talk at #Converge this year! His talk at the event in Brighton is going to be amazing!
Tickets are selling fast, so buy now! 🎟️
hubs.li/Q02PFZHG0
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Hey folks, I got a week so nice I'll be live twice!
Thursday at 1pm ET, catch Ep. 32 of The Question where we'll discuss the community's token architecture decisions and the reasons behind them.
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Hi curious #designsystem folks! The Question is live & this week my co host is @donniedamato. We're asking you about your token architecture and naming (and the process you used to figure them out).
Answer today, join the deep dive on Thur at 1pm EST!
bit.ly/3XfzbdT
