Jacob Olenick
@espressodesigner.bsky.social
Design Systems Consultant
☕️ Espresso, ⚽ Soccer, and UX
📍Las Vegas
Hire me 👉 https://jacobolenickconsulting.com
☕️ Espresso, ⚽ Soccer, and UX
📍Las Vegas
Hire me 👉 https://jacobolenickconsulting.com
Is this the place to be to connect about #designsystems?
November 11, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Is this the place to be to connect about #designsystems?
I'd really love to go full-time on my design system consulting business.
Buy back my time and work on more projects that excite me.
To be able to set my own hours and be more present with my loved ones.
Don't get me wrong, I love having my FT job, but at the same time, I need a challenge.
Buy back my time and work on more projects that excite me.
To be able to set my own hours and be more present with my loved ones.
Don't get me wrong, I love having my FT job, but at the same time, I need a challenge.
November 11, 2025 at 11:52 PM
I'd really love to go full-time on my design system consulting business.
Buy back my time and work on more projects that excite me.
To be able to set my own hours and be more present with my loved ones.
Don't get me wrong, I love having my FT job, but at the same time, I need a challenge.
Buy back my time and work on more projects that excite me.
To be able to set my own hours and be more present with my loved ones.
Don't get me wrong, I love having my FT job, but at the same time, I need a challenge.
Great article about slots in design systems by Nathan Curtis
nathanacurtis.substack.com/p/slots-in-d...
nathanacurtis.substack.com/p/slots-in-d...
Slots in Design Systems
Improving flexibility through custom composition inside components
nathanacurtis.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Great article about slots in design systems by Nathan Curtis
nathanacurtis.substack.com/p/slots-in-d...
nathanacurtis.substack.com/p/slots-in-d...
You can't be a proper design consultant without a proper landing page. Am I right
I've showcased just a few of the projects I've worked on, and a link to my Contra page to hire me for my design systems services.
jacobolenickconsulting.com
#DesignSystems #designconsultant
I've showcased just a few of the projects I've worked on, and a link to my Contra page to hire me for my design systems services.
jacobolenickconsulting.com
#DesignSystems #designconsultant
Jacob Olenick Consulting | Design Systems Specialist
Jacob Olenick - Design Systems Specialist and Consultant
jacobolenickconsulting.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:23 AM
You can't be a proper design consultant without a proper landing page. Am I right
I've showcased just a few of the projects I've worked on, and a link to my Contra page to hire me for my design systems services.
jacobolenickconsulting.com
#DesignSystems #designconsultant
I've showcased just a few of the projects I've worked on, and a link to my Contra page to hire me for my design systems services.
jacobolenickconsulting.com
#DesignSystems #designconsultant
So much uncertainty in the job market. Thankfully my team wasn't affected by the 3 separate layoffs recently.
It has me thinking though, I should really start building my freelance/consulting business. Just in case.
IDK if my contract will get renewed when my project wraps up.
Thinking...
It has me thinking though, I should really start building my freelance/consulting business. Just in case.
IDK if my contract will get renewed when my project wraps up.
Thinking...
November 5, 2025 at 6:36 PM
So much uncertainty in the job market. Thankfully my team wasn't affected by the 3 separate layoffs recently.
It has me thinking though, I should really start building my freelance/consulting business. Just in case.
IDK if my contract will get renewed when my project wraps up.
Thinking...
It has me thinking though, I should really start building my freelance/consulting business. Just in case.
IDK if my contract will get renewed when my project wraps up.
Thinking...
DesignSystems.com
A design systems publication by Figma
www.designsystems.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Design Systems News
A publication full of interesting, relevant, and curated links.
news.design.systems
November 5, 2025 at 2:22 PM
I have room for one more Design Systems client for January.
November 4, 2025 at 4:50 PM
I have room for one more Design Systems client for January.
This weekend, I'm going to learn the new Figma MCP and maybe Figma Make.
As a Design Systems Product Designer, I'm seeing more and more companies want to have that as a hard skill.
As a Design Systems Product Designer, I'm seeing more and more companies want to have that as a hard skill.
November 4, 2025 at 4:49 PM
This weekend, I'm going to learn the new Figma MCP and maybe Figma Make.
As a Design Systems Product Designer, I'm seeing more and more companies want to have that as a hard skill.
As a Design Systems Product Designer, I'm seeing more and more companies want to have that as a hard skill.
Reposted by Jacob Olenick
✨ ~ Ok some personal news ~ ✨
An early look at how we’re bringing design systems into Figma Make:
→ Export libraries and convert them to React with Make Kits (early access sign-up)
OR
→ Install public and private React npm packages (November)
An early look at how we’re bringing design systems into Figma Make:
→ Export libraries and convert them to React with Make Kits (early access sign-up)
OR
→ Install public and private React npm packages (November)
October 28, 2025 at 5:50 PM
✨ ~ Ok some personal news ~ ✨
An early look at how we’re bringing design systems into Figma Make:
→ Export libraries and convert them to React with Make Kits (early access sign-up)
OR
→ Install public and private React npm packages (November)
An early look at how we’re bringing design systems into Figma Make:
→ Export libraries and convert them to React with Make Kits (early access sign-up)
OR
→ Install public and private React npm packages (November)
Reposted by Jacob Olenick
More Variable Modes for people on Pro and Org plans, rolling out today
Pro: 4 → 10 modes
Org: 4 → 20 modes
Pro: 4 → 10 modes
Org: 4 → 20 modes
October 28, 2025 at 7:44 PM
More Variable Modes for people on Pro and Org plans, rolling out today
Pro: 4 → 10 modes
Org: 4 → 20 modes
Pro: 4 → 10 modes
Org: 4 → 20 modes
Some design system components I was working on a couple years back.
Might revive this soon and launch it for download.
#designsystems
Might revive this soon and launch it for download.
#designsystems
October 29, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Some design system components I was working on a couple years back.
Might revive this soon and launch it for download.
#designsystems
Might revive this soon and launch it for download.
#designsystems
I feel blessed with where I'm at career-wise.
- I work EST hours while living in PST
- My employer doesn't mind freelancing.
- I'm enjoying the work and the people I work with
- I don't feel drained at the end of the day
- I look forward to Monday's
I cannot complain. I feel super blessed.
- I work EST hours while living in PST
- My employer doesn't mind freelancing.
- I'm enjoying the work and the people I work with
- I don't feel drained at the end of the day
- I look forward to Monday's
I cannot complain. I feel super blessed.
October 28, 2025 at 3:51 PM
I feel blessed with where I'm at career-wise.
- I work EST hours while living in PST
- My employer doesn't mind freelancing.
- I'm enjoying the work and the people I work with
- I don't feel drained at the end of the day
- I look forward to Monday's
I cannot complain. I feel super blessed.
- I work EST hours while living in PST
- My employer doesn't mind freelancing.
- I'm enjoying the work and the people I work with
- I don't feel drained at the end of the day
- I look forward to Monday's
I cannot complain. I feel super blessed.
I'm no longer working on our team's design system. I haven't been for almost a year now.
Sometimes I wish I still were.
I help get this fix by taking on freelance design systems work for startups.
The last project I worked on was one of the most enjoyable and challenging I've had in a while.
Sometimes I wish I still were.
I help get this fix by taking on freelance design systems work for startups.
The last project I worked on was one of the most enjoyable and challenging I've had in a while.
October 28, 2025 at 2:42 PM
I'm no longer working on our team's design system. I haven't been for almost a year now.
Sometimes I wish I still were.
I help get this fix by taking on freelance design systems work for startups.
The last project I worked on was one of the most enjoyable and challenging I've had in a while.
Sometimes I wish I still were.
I help get this fix by taking on freelance design systems work for startups.
The last project I worked on was one of the most enjoyable and challenging I've had in a while.
This was such a fun design system project to work on, and these input components were especially fun to build.
In need of some product design work done? 👇
contra.com/jacobolenick
In need of some product design work done? 👇
contra.com/jacobolenick
October 27, 2025 at 8:07 PM
This was such a fun design system project to work on, and these input components were especially fun to build.
In need of some product design work done? 👇
contra.com/jacobolenick
In need of some product design work done? 👇
contra.com/jacobolenick
I forgot how refreshing Bluesky was.
I deleted my account several months ago, but this platform is great for connecting with others whose interests align well with mine.
I deleted my account several months ago, but this platform is great for connecting with others whose interests align well with mine.
October 27, 2025 at 1:37 PM
I forgot how refreshing Bluesky was.
I deleted my account several months ago, but this platform is great for connecting with others whose interests align well with mine.
I deleted my account several months ago, but this platform is great for connecting with others whose interests align well with mine.
I love my home office. In here I get lots of work done and in here is where I'm accomplishing my dreams.
- Working my 9-5
- Building a side hustle
- Paying off debt (Student loans, Car, House)
- Working on myself
- Relaxing while watching TV
I've crafted this place in my home to feel cozy.
- Working my 9-5
- Building a side hustle
- Paying off debt (Student loans, Car, House)
- Working on myself
- Relaxing while watching TV
I've crafted this place in my home to feel cozy.
October 27, 2025 at 1:19 PM
I love my home office. In here I get lots of work done and in here is where I'm accomplishing my dreams.
- Working my 9-5
- Building a side hustle
- Paying off debt (Student loans, Car, House)
- Working on myself
- Relaxing while watching TV
I've crafted this place in my home to feel cozy.
- Working my 9-5
- Building a side hustle
- Paying off debt (Student loans, Car, House)
- Working on myself
- Relaxing while watching TV
I've crafted this place in my home to feel cozy.
I feel rested and recharged. Heading into the new work week.
October 27, 2025 at 1:13 PM
I feel rested and recharged. Heading into the new work week.
Just wrapped up a design systems project for an AI startup.
It was a joy to work with them, and they were one of the best clients.
It was a joy to work with them, and they were one of the best clients.
October 26, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Just wrapped up a design systems project for an AI startup.
It was a joy to work with them, and they were one of the best clients.
It was a joy to work with them, and they were one of the best clients.
Follow-up post. My username @espressodesigner.bsky.social
Stems from years ago, when I was going to switch to software development, I had the IG handle coffeeprogrammer
I had that because I love coffee and used to be a barista.
Stems from years ago, when I was going to switch to software development, I had the IG handle coffeeprogrammer
I had that because I love coffee and used to be a barista.
October 25, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Follow-up post. My username @espressodesigner.bsky.social
Stems from years ago, when I was going to switch to software development, I had the IG handle coffeeprogrammer
I had that because I love coffee and used to be a barista.
Stems from years ago, when I was going to switch to software development, I had the IG handle coffeeprogrammer
I had that because I love coffee and used to be a barista.
I was on here early on, but left for a bit. I'm glad to say I'm back on this wonderful platform.
I'm a Principal Product Designer at CVS Health, but I also run a freelance business on the side.
I work on feature-level work but also help build design systems.
I'm looking forward to connecting
I'm a Principal Product Designer at CVS Health, but I also run a freelance business on the side.
I work on feature-level work but also help build design systems.
I'm looking forward to connecting
October 25, 2025 at 8:06 PM
I was on here early on, but left for a bit. I'm glad to say I'm back on this wonderful platform.
I'm a Principal Product Designer at CVS Health, but I also run a freelance business on the side.
I work on feature-level work but also help build design systems.
I'm looking forward to connecting
I'm a Principal Product Designer at CVS Health, but I also run a freelance business on the side.
I work on feature-level work but also help build design systems.
I'm looking forward to connecting