In January 2026, Jerome enhanced the carbon-design-system/ibm-products repository by introducing a new type alias, preview__TearsheetProps, to support a variant of the Tearsheet component. Using TypeScript and front end development skills, Jerome focused on improving type safety and maintainability by differentiating props handling for the tearsheet/next variant. This technical approach clarified prop recognition and reduced the risk of prop-related bugs, supporting more consistent UI patterns across the design system. The work, co-authored with Afsal K., demonstrated a targeted and thoughtful update, addressing a specific need for clearer prop management within a complex TypeScript codebase.