Design Systems Podcast 98. Exploring Alexandrian Patterns in Design Systems with Kevin Muldoon at Dow Jones
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Jan 30, 2024 Guest Kevin Muldoon, Lead Design Technologist/Design Systems at Dow Jones, explores Alexandrian patterns in design systems, discussing the challenges and potential solutions in creating composable and scalable design systems. The conversation dives deep into the evolution of design methodologies and the democratization of the creative process.
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Alexandrian Patterns Basics
- Alexandrian patterns define reusable solutions by naming, problem, context, and solution.
- This format translates well to design systems for describing components and themes.
Themes as Composite Patterns
- Themes in design systems are collections of tokens solving specific design problems.
- Attributes like spacing or dark mode represent composite tokens within these thematic patterns.
Context in Design Systems
- Alexandrian patterns emphasize solving problems within a context, which is crucial in design systems.
- Components alone lack holistic solutions without contextual understanding.