Design Systems Done Right: Building a Rock-Solid Foundation

• System Mapping: Conducted a comprehensive audit of the legacy design system by mapping elements and patterns across production and Figma files. Identified inconsistencies and created a prioritized list of usable and redundant components.

• Vision Workshop: Facilitated workshops with stakeholders to assess the current design’s look and feel and align on a refreshed brand vision. Explored multiple concepts and achieved a unified direction for the new design system.

• Core Principles: Developed a scalable design foundation leveraging Figma variables, focusing on:

• Accessible Color Palette: Designed fully accessible color schemes.

• Typography: Implemented a refined font family and type scale.

• Iconography: Introduced business-oriented, clean icons aligned with the new vision.

• Visual Evolution: Shifted from a playful startup aesthetic to a serious, clean, and business-focused design.

• System Application: Focused on updating production elements impacted by the foundational changes to ensure seamless implementation.

• User-Centered Enhancements: Plan to build on the foundations by improving UX and refining the design system further for scalability and usability.

By transforming a fragmented design approach into a cohesive, scalable system, I enable teams to work more efficiently while creating a consistent and impactful user experience. Let’s build a design system that sets your product up for long-term success.