Balancing Speed in Design Systems

Design systems serve as critical front-end infrastructure, similar to backend infrastructure like payment APIs for processing credit cards. They need to be sturdy and stable as everything is built on top of them. This necessitates a slower pace to ensure it is done right, in contrast to the fast-moving product layer. Balancing speed is crucial, with the design system sometimes rushed to meet product layer demands, while the product layer is urged to slow down to allow the design system to develop effectively.