sil@ids:~$bash v5.1.16
PID: 1988
$figlet "SIL"

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"As a neurodivergent and introverted leader, I design my events to be friendly and empathy-driven, so even those who don't thrive in big crowds feel included."
- Sil Bormüller
$neofetch
Sil Bormüller
sil@ids
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Name: Sil Bormüller
OS: Human
Pronouns: he/him
Role: Founder @ Into Design Systems
Location: Germany
Uptime: 5+ years
Status: ● caffeinated
$cowsay "Building with AI as a designer is my love language"

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$htop --into-design-systems
Members
80,000+
Countries
50+
Events
120+
Vibes
friendly
$cat ~/README.md
# About

Building inclusive spaces for designers. Neurodivergent founder who believes in learning by doing. ✨

designerfounderneurodivergentvibe coder
$git log -- achievements
2025Winner of two Design System Awards 🏆
2025event: Meetup at Spotify in Stockholm
2024feat: Smashing Magazine Person of the Week
2023event: Meetup at Meta in London
2020init: Started Into Design Systems
$cat ~/.config/links.json | jq
$tree ~/articles
$cat ~/testimonials.log | head -5

"You have created such a warm, welcoming and supportive community! Thanks for all you do."

— Erika Craig-Rielly, Principal UX Designer at Alaska Airlines

"Really awesome what you've built up. I've never experienced anything like this before! Outstanding!"

— Philipp Kanape

"You're a wonderful role model how to serve and lead a community. Thank you from the bottom of my heart."

— Catharina Eckert, Senior UX Designer

"The conference talks and workshops have been invaluable for my upskilling as a designer. Massive shoutout!"

— Nora Warschewski, Designer & Creative Coder

"Sil is an amazing host, always active in responding to questions and helping generate ideas."

— Kelsy Chou, Product Design Student

"A big thank you to Sil for fostering such an inclusive community and hosting an amazing event!"

— Nono Saito

"I wish IDS had existed when I started my career. I'm grateful someone far braver than me dared to build such an amazing community."

— Hien Köhler

"This community you've created is a friendly place filled with regular people. The design industry can be uptight and elitist, but not here."

— Simon Philipson

"Best Design System Conference you will find on planet earth."

— Mr. Biscuit

"Thank you Sil for inviting me to present and create the most amazing design systems conference."

— Romina Kavcic

"As a freelance designer, these events are so inspiring! The speakers are top notch world class. Big love to Sil and the team."

— Petra Sell, Freelance Designer

"A massive thank you to Sil, the visionary behind Into Design Systems, for the last-minute invite and the chance to be a part of such an engaging evening."

— Emanuele Livi

"I've always loved the infectious enthusiasm that Sil brings to the community. The events are engaging, inclusive and help you leave with a fire in your belly!"

— Dan Donald, Design Systems Consultant

"This conference is sooo good!! The organisation, the miro board, the pacing, the moderators... all perfect! Benchmark for online conferences!"

— Markus Schmeiduch, Lead Product Designer

$echo "Why do design systems developers never get lost?" | lolcat
Why do design systems devs never get lost?
→ Because they always follow the guidelines! 😄
$echo "Thanks for visiting! 🥰"
Thanks for visiting! 🥰
$