Shaping Design
Why are design systems so trendy these days? | Episode 8
Jan 31, 2023
Mitchell Bernstein and Pascal Potvin discuss the trendy topic of design systems, their importance and challenges, implementation across multiple brands, their adaptability, and Apple's successful implementation. They also discuss the use of orange in Apple's design guidelines and the future of design systems.
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Quick takeaways
- Design systems provide consistency, usability, and efficiency in product design, leading to a better user experience.
- Successful design systems require collaboration, clear goals, and ongoing refinement to align with the company's overall objectives.
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The importance of design systems
Design systems play a crucial role in creating consistency, usability, and efficiency in product design. They help to establish a unified language and aesthetic, which leads to a better user experience. Design systems save time and money by providing reusable components and guidelines for designers and developers to follow. They ensure that the user interface remains consistent across various touchpoints and promote collaboration and communication between teams. While design systems can be tailored to fit different needs, they ultimately aim to improve the overall quality and effectiveness of design solutions.
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