Afyia

Design systems + documentation strategist | Making design systems usable | Open to consulting and contract work

[Afyia @afyiasmith]

@danmall @designsystemu 👀

[Dan Mall @danmall]

Well, the cat is officially out of the bag: @zoink officially announced @figma’s new, long-awaited Variables functionality on stage at #Config2023 just now!

I’ve been playing around with it for the last couple of months, and here’s my initial impression:

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[Dan Mall @danmall]

I’m literally shaking with nervous excitement as I write this.

I’m over the moon to share @designsystemu with you today! It’s officially open for enrollment.

Here’s what you’ll find inside:

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[David Svezhintsev 🌸 @daveranan]

20 people were fired today.

I can't believe this is the day to loose this most incredibly talented team. I loved everyone at @unfoldco and I hope we all can find a new place to work. This is a list of all the talented people 👇

Please retweet and share, as this was the most shocking news that went out without us being prepared.

First and foremost, the best manager I've ever had: @PeterDeltondo

If anyone is looking for Product Designers, check out @kevin_bhagat, @ShaneHelm, @tenacity_design, @blamebento, @fhlcreative, @evanplace.

Most amazing and talented team of illustrators I've ever seen, grab then while you can: @courtaskew, @KorchukVictor, https://t.co/PlxvO5O3cs

Extremely talented web designers that will make your website into candy: @bentenwoodring, @EicherDesign, https://t.co/Gk9Lpmr33j and @MichaelYonke!

And Branding folk that designed some of the most iconic marks: @jkane, @dennispasyuk, @gabehern, @danielrossluft and last but not least @Bucket826

[Dan Mall @danmall]

After hundreds of conversations and months of iterating, my new @designsystemu has an updated site that shares more about how you can level up in #designsystems!

Here’s what you’ll find on the new site:

[Rachael @rachaelej_]

Yesterday we launched the brand new Wise design system site, https://t.co/tocTDOEa5G.

It’s the result of a huge collaborative effort between content strategy and design, product and visual design, and engineering.

Here are a few of my favourite things about it. (1/5)

[Afyia @afyiasmith]

@reg_inee 23 years

[Afyia @afyiasmith]

@iamlaurendeal @SimplymeJana Wait until you try mobile grooming

[Afyia @afyiasmith]

Saying yes to an event a month away and not wanting to go on the day of is my worst behavior 😩

[Afyia @afyiasmith]

Beyoncé pre sale has my group texts in a frenzy 😩

[Afyia @afyiasmith]

@iamlaurendeal bookmarked!

[Afyia @afyiasmith]

@Chris_Grosse 3 for life

[Richelle @reeeshellc]

If anyone is hiring for a UX Designer, please keep me in mind, Id love the opportunity to work with some wonderful people ive met here on Twitter.
My agency isn’t getting enough work and is downsizing. Any leads appreciated. Will be updating my portfolio in the coming weeks 😩😞

[Afyia @afyiasmith]

@iamlaurendeal Of course anytime!😊

[Afyia @afyiasmith]

my contractor sent me the renderings for my backyard renovation. 2023 goals. 😍

[Keylee Miracle 🧠🔮 | The Neurointuitive®️ @keyleemiracle]

People literally do not understand how suicidality works from a hormonal/neuroscience perspective, but it’s almost like your brain having a car crash. Has very little to do with your conscious mind, which is why protective factors matter a LOT.

[The Hoarse Whisperer @TheRealHoarse]

This is sorcery.

[Afyia @afyiasmith]

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[@orlandoweekly.bsky.social @OrlandoWeekly]

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wins re-election over Democratic challenger Charlie Crist
https://t.co/CjZ6JIcYSE

[Afyia @afyiasmith]

@danmall @superfriendlyco Congratulations Dan. It’s only the beginning. Can’t wait to see what’s next. ❤️