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The Systems Behind the Design
What are Design Systems and who are Design Systems for
Over the past few years, there has been quite a rise in the significance of Design Systems. This is the case for both small and large businesses. While many might find the whole process of understanding the development, implementation, and utilization of Design Systems to be complex and overwhelming, it is actually based on straightforward practices and fundamentals.
So, you might be wondering what is a Design System and why is it important? In this article, I will be talking all about what a Design System is and why we need them.
What is a Design System?
“Without a shared design language and practices, collaboration is difficult.”
― Alla Kholmatova, Design Systems
A Design System is basically a series of reusable components guided by clear principles that allow the cohesive assembly of variable amounts of applications. It is more than just a classification of assets and components, but an entire cycle that is designed and maintained by an organization to help them build a strong brand image and enhance customer experiences.
