At DevFest Jos 2022, one of Northern Nigeria’s leading developer conferences, over 300 attendees came together to explore the latest in technology, collaboration, and digital product development. Among the standout sessions was a talk by product designer Moses Amama, titled “The Technical Side of Design Systems” — a session that tackled how designers and developers can work from a shared, single source of truth to build better products together.
In an environment where misalignment between design and engineering often leads to duplicated effort, inconsistent experiences, and wasted time, Amama’s talk offered a grounded, practical perspective. He shared strategies for building design systems that are technically robust and genuinely collaborative — with the goal of reducing friction, enabling faster iteration, and creating more unified user experiences.
Drawing from real-world team workflows, Amama walked attendees through how utility-first CSS, clear component documentation, and shared language can turn a design system into a living bridge between design and development. His session helped reframe design systems not as static libraries but as active, evolving tools that support product delivery at scale.
“The power of a design system lies in how well it’s adopted across disciplines,” Amama explained. “When everyone builds from the same source of truth, not just files or code, but shared understanding. You unlock speed and clarity.”
The session stood out for its technical clarity and relevance, sparking conversations among attendees about how their teams currently work — and what might need to change. Feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with many describing the talk as one of the most practically useful sessions of the day.
“Moses brought structure to a messy part of our process,” said one developer attendee. “It helped me see design systems not just as a design concern, but as an engineering asset too.”
Amama’s contribution at DevFest Jos 2022 underscored the growing importance of system thinking and cross-functional fluency in Africa’s evolving tech landscape. His ability to make technical concepts accessible while staying grounded in team realities made the session a valuable moment of shared learning.
Moses Amama is a product designer focused on systems thinking, collaboration, and building thoughtful digital experiences. His work continues to influence how product teams across Africa adopt scalable, user-centred design and engineering practices.