Yelena Kreyndel

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Don’t Sell AI for Design Systems — Fix the Basics First

Don’t Sell AI for Design Systems — Fix the Basics First

Everyone’s talking about AI + design systems like it’s the next growth hack. Conferences fill with MCP server demos, Figma Make integrations, token automation pitches and consultants promising to “10x your velocity with agentic workflows.” If your company is already running at that level — congratulations. You’re in the

10 Costly Mistakes Designers Make When Building Android & iOS Components — and What to Do Instead

10 Costly Mistakes Designers Make When Building Android & iOS Components — and What to Do Instead

Designing for mobile isn’t about forcing one platform’s logic onto another — it’s about mastering each platform’s DNA to create experiences that feel intuitive, natural, and unmistakably native. Yet many designers fall into the same traps: cloning iOS for Android (or vice versa) — forcing consistency where it

Why Design Systems Fail — and How to Prevent It

Why Design Systems Fail — and How to Prevent It

Design systems are often introduced with high hopes: they promise consistency, efficiency, accessibility, and a shared language between design and engineering. But while many organizations start strong, too many design systems eventually stagnate, lose adoption, or fade into irrelevance. The uncomfortable truth is: a design system doesn’t fail overnight.