A design system is a collection of components and rules that define a product's design language, providing a consistent user experience. The 5 core components of an effective design system:
The 5 core components of an effective design system:
- Design Principles: Core values and approaches of your brand
- Component Library: Reusable UI elements such as buttons, forms, cards
- Design Tokens: Standardized values for colors, typography, spacing
- Pattern Library: Solutions for common user flows
- Documentation: Usage guides and examples
Why should you establish a design system?
- 62% faster product development
- 47% more consistent user experience
- 38% increase in cross-team collaboration
- 70% reduction in repetitive tasks
Investing in a design system as your product grows provides significant long-term savings.