About AS

Welcome to
Architecting Systems

Architecting Systems (AS) is an independent publication launched by Diana Montalion. Subscribers receive recommended resources and experiences for improving systems thinking and design.

Design a System Together

Thinking Well, Together

Architecting Systems integrates the previous newsletter, From Software to Systems, with resources from the Systems Library and ​SoftwareCrafters Collective. Paid subscribers get new content expanding on Diana's book: Learning Systems Thinking: Essential Non-linear Skills and Practices for Software Professionals.

Diana is systems architect, writer, speaker and knowledge flow deviser. Join the growing and thriving community of systems thinkers working together to create better information and knowledge systems.

  • Resources Published by Experts

    Links to talks, books, podcasts, and other learning experiences. Published by systems experts in diverse fields.

  • Upcoming Events

    Hands-on experiences that encourage systems thinking. (When possible, subscribers get discounts to those events.)

  • A Digital Ecosystem

    Free access to the Systems Library, a growing collection of resources and experts. And ​SoftwareCrafters Collective, a new community of practice, offering workshops, courses, cohorts, and practice groups.

Uplevel your experience as a paid subscriber!

In the modern world, we are facing many systems challenges. Your contribution supports the work of thinking, writing, modeling, teaching, exploring and improving our approaches to systems design. Join the discussion and helping the world become a little wiser.

  • Go Deeper

    An in-depth article, exploring a relevant topic, every week or so.

  • Members-only Access

    Access to the members-only space in SoftwareCrafters Collective, with brown-bag lunch discussions and other events.

  • Jump the Line

    Early access to events that sell out quickly.Deeper discounts on courses and workshops.

New Book

Essential Skills and Practices for Software Professionals

Learning Systems Thinking Book