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Design Systems: How to Write Documentation People Will Actually Use

1-Hour Master Class with Henry Daggett, Design System Lead at Societe Generale CIB
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In this Master Class, you will:

  • Get excited to discover how to make your design system crystal clear—so people actually use it. No more endless Slack messages asking where to find things or what’s “allowed.” A well-documented system saves everyone time (especially you) and it pays off with a return of $2.70 for every $1 invested.

  • Make yourself invaluable with the ability to create successful documentation that works for designers, developers, and stakeholders. When your guidelines are easy to follow, teams move faster, and you become the go-to expert.

  • Gain confidence and credibility as you learn what to document, how to structure your documentation, and how to get others to contribute—so everyone shares the load. You’ll get a ready-to-use framework for what level of detail is needed for different contexts. If you're ready to make your documentation work for you, this Master Class is a must.

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You'll learn from the best:

In this Master Class, you’ll learn from one of the world’s leading experts:

  • Henry Daggett: VP Product Design, Design Systems Lead at Societe Generale CIB.

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Henry Daggett

Henry Daggett is a Digital Product Designer with a background in Fine art and Architecture. He currently leads Design Systems at Societe Generale CIB. He is driven by a passion for component design and seamless Designer/Developer collaboration. Beyond work, he delves into painting commissions, writes about Design Systems, and explores coding. Connect with Henry on LinkedIn for insights and design discussions.

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Why are design skills so important right now?

Design skills are incredibly valuable for both you personally and for your company.

For you personally, design skills are important because:

  • Salaries for people who learn design are soaring, surpassing $200K in cities like San Francisco, with global job growth rates at 13%.

  • Many of your job competitors already possess design skills. When you enhance your design skills you can significantly elevate your personal brand and make you a more attractive candidate.

  • You learn skills that protect you from losing your job to AI.

  • You can ignite your passion through design and leverage it to make a meaningful impact.

For your company, design skills are important because:

  • Your design skills can help increase sales, keep customers loyal, and turn them into powerful advocates of your company. That’s because design is all about helping people reach their goals and meet their needs. 

  • Companies that invest in design outperform the S&P 500 Index by a whopping 228%.

  • Design goes way beyond creating attractive visuals and aesthetics. When you possess design skills you’re equipped to revolutionize businesses, make technology more user-friendly, and innovate customer experiences and systems.

I’m not a designer. Why should I learn design and tech?

Design and tech skills can make you an indispensable asset to your company and open up career opportunities.

For example, if you’re in a field such as:

  • Marketing, Communication and HR

  • Software Development

  • Customer Service

  • Business

  • Psychology

  • Project Management

  • Architecture

  • Content Creation 

  • Healthcare

  • Teaching

  • And other fields

Why can design skills make you valuable in all these jobs and industries?

That’s because design skills are incredibly valuable for both you personally and for your company.

For you personally, design skills are important because:

  • Salaries for people who learn design are soaring, surpassing $200K in cities like San Francisco, with global job growth rates at 13%.

  • Many of your job competitors already possess design skills. When you enhance your design skills you can significantly elevate your personal brand and make you a more attractive candidate.

  • You learn skills that protect you from losing your job to AI.

  • You can ignite your passion through design and leverage it to make a meaningful impact.

For your company, design skills are important because:

  • Your design skills can help increase sales, keep customers loyal, and turn them into powerful advocates of your company. That’s because design is all about helping people reach their goals and meet their needs. 

  • Companies that invest in design outperform the S&P 500 Index by a whopping 228%.

  • Design goes way beyond creating attractive visuals and aesthetics. When you possess design skills you’re equipped to revolutionize businesses, make technology more user-friendly, and innovate customer experiences and systems.

How can design skills protect me from losing my job to AI?

AI is killing jobs in all industries. Humanity has never faced such a powerful force, developing at an exponential speed.

You can protect yourself by learning design: You’ll use the very fabric of being human, like empathy and intuition. AI never can never replace that. These skills are timeless and will stay with you forever.

Design is centered on human needs and goals. That’s why you can protect your future with the power of human-centered design. Mastering these skills can shield you from AI-driven disruptions.

We’ll even teach you how to use AI as your career helper, not your terminator.

Do I need any prior experience in design or tech?

Good news!

You don’t need any prerequisites or prior experience in design or tech. We’ve crafted the learning experience to ensure your success and real career outcomes, regardless of your age or background.

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