Friends of Figma: Design +Humano

There's a dimension to design that rarely comes up in portfolio presentations or discussions about systems and processes. It's what goes on inside: the pressure, the chaos, the emotions, the unique voice of each designer. In this edition of Friends of Figma Lisbon, we bring you three talks that explore exactly that: the human side of design, both in how we work and in the experiences we create. 🎤 How to Survive in the Wonderland of Design Systems Leticia Hartmann — Design System Specialist, Millennium bcp Tokens, libraries, governance—all of that takes a backseat. This talk delves into the emotional side of working with Design Systems: the pressure to maintain consistency, the fear of doing it "wrong," the temptation to go it alone, and the universal experience of spending more time searching for a component than designing it. Because surviving a Design System isn't about following all the rules perfectly. It's about learning to navigate the chaos without losing your mind, or the components. 🎤 Emotional Design Audit: How to measure and create an emotional impact with digital products! Hugo Carrapatoso Silva — DesignOps & Lead Product Designer, Bliss Applications Design is more than utility: it's about how it makes people feel. Hugo introduces the concept of Emotional Design Auditing and explores how we can look beyond functional usability to intentionally measure, understand, and enhance emotional reactions in digital products, finding the balance between analytical product thinking and true creative art to create experiences that deeply resonate with users. 🎤 The value of personal/authorial projects in Design Camila Pasinato — Product Designer, Covalo Where does our unique voice as designers come from, and how can we maintain our mental health? Based on her master's thesis, Camila explores how personal projects directly influence the creative performance and well-being of design professionals. More than a tool for technical and creative development, personal projects emerge as an essential pillar for mental health. A sharing for designers, but with valuable insights for anyone working in creative fields.