The article discusses the concept of a pre-mortem as a strategy for design system teams to identify potential pitfalls and challenges before they occur. It emphasizes the importance of proactive planning and collaboration among team members to enhance the effectiveness of design systems. By anticipating problems, teams can better align their efforts and improve overall outcomes.

The Design Tokens Starter Canvas offers a structured approach for teams to align and plan their design tokens effectively, emphasizing clarity and strategic goals before development begins. It helps avoid technical debt and design drift through guided questions across five key planning pillars. The canvas is free to use and customizable, making it accessible for design system teams and cross-functional collaborators.