Lewis here. Lead Designer at Atlassian, editor of this newsletter, and —starting today—your guide through the many layers of design systems.
By day, I work on one of the largest design systems in the world, used by 500+ designers and thousands of engineers across Atlassian’s 19+ products. But I didn’t start here. My journey began at places like CommSec (part of Commbank) and Meat & Livestock Australia, building their systems from scratch.
I’ve spoken internationally, mentored rising talent, and built communities like Friends of Figma Sydney, hosting 10+ events for 1,000+ attendees. Since welcoming my son, Sonny, life’s gotten busier. Hosting big meetups is off the table for now, but the desire to connect hasn’t gone anywhere. That’s why I’m launching this newsletter.
What you can expect
A single, thought-provoking topic—on the challenges we rarely discuss
Bonus tips in On the Tools—quick hacks to master your craft
this is only available from the original newsletter
Opinions, not gospel—ideas to spark conversations and solutions
What I ask of you
Engage: Read, apply and let us know how it goes
Contribute: Use the web version to comment and open a discussion
Spread the word: Share this with your team
🤝 Let’s build something better, together.
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