Design System Training
challenge
As the Interstate Design System launched, designers needed engaging training to quickly adopt its structure and tools. The challenge was ensuring the onboarding material wasn’t dry, but instead memorable, practical, and aligned with Interstate’s spirit.
project type
Story Telling
my role
Lead Designer, Illustrator
client
Cox Automotive
solution
Partnering with a UX architect, I created the “Interstate Road Trip” training. We used a journey metaphor—taking designers through each system component like stops on a road trip. I led the visual storytelling, designing custom illustrations and crafting a narrative arc. The format balanced fun, clarity, and practical steps—from setting up design tools to understanding governance.
result
The Road Trip training was widely adopted, accelerating system onboarding and boosting designer confidence. It set a standard for engaging, effective design system education, helping teams hit the ground running.
