The Design System Awards 2025 is an opportunity for individuals and teams to recognize and vote for outstanding design systems that have made significant impacts in the industry. The event encourages community engagement and showcases innovation in design practices. Participants can get involved and share their insights on design systems.

Andrew Barnard critiques the design industry's obsession with awards, arguing that self-congratulation distracts from pressing issues like AI and climate change. He contends that instead of innovating and addressing these challenges, the industry is fixated on outdated recognition systems that fail to reflect true creativity and relevance.