If the product owner isn\u2019t the one who created the design vision, then the team handing off the project needs to make sure they effectively document the design, and developers aren\u2019t the ones choosing how to implement it.<\/strong><\/p>\nThink about building a house. A detailed blueprint gives precise guidance to the various contractors on the dimensions of the foundation, framing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and more. Leave it solely to previous examples, conversations or individual contractor preferences, and there is no telling what the house will look like nor how it will function when completed.<\/p>\n
A design system creates design and development efficiency, especially for organizations that have or are planning to create multiple applications for its employees and customers.<\/p>\n
Summary<\/h2>\n
Design systems are essential tools that help define brand interactions and promote consistent digital customer experiences. They are far more comprehensive than code comments or flat layout files.<\/p>\n
As a prelude to a future blog, I\u2019ll mention that Bootstrap, Foundation and Material are not design systems. They\u2019re design frameworks. These systems still require someone to define common interactions, the brand voice and tone, and how the app should be architected from a design pattern standpoint.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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