Creating a Design System from Scratch

Kiera Perryman

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35

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About this service

Summary

A design system can be a transformative tool when building a digital product. It ensures consistent design across your platform, especially when multiple designers or teams are involved, and significantly accelerates the design process.
If you're finding it difficult to keep your designs consistent or you're looking to create a strong design foundation from scratch, I can assist you.
I will craft a custom library of reusable UI components in Figma, specifically tailored to meet your product's unique needs. With my experience in accessibility, I ensure that every component is inclusive and meets accessibility standards, making your product usable for everyone.

Process

Discovery Call We’ll begin with an informal conversation to understand your website’s vision, goals, and any specific needs you have for the project.
Exploration I’ll review your existing design or product, collaborate with your team, and examine similar products to gather insights. This phase helps identify the essential components for your design system.
UI Concepts If we’re starting from the ground up, I’ll create 2-3 initial UI concepts to explore different design directions. This allows us to test and refine the overall visual approach before diving deeper.
Design Phase This is where your design system takes shape. I’ll build a comprehensive and cohesive system tailored to your product’s needs, focusing on consistency, accessibility, and ease of use.
Testing & Revisions To ensure everything works seamlessly, I’ll design mock screens that showcase the design system in real-world scenarios. We’ll go through several rounds of feedback and revisions to fine-tune the final product.
Documentation I’ll provide detailed guidelines and documentation to ensure your team can easily implement and maintain the design system. This will cover all aspects, from components to usage best practices.
Handoff Finally, I’ll transfer ownership of the design system to your team. We’ll wrap up with a meeting where I’ll walk you through the files and ensure everyone is confident in using and managing the system.

What's included

  • Figma Component Library Overview

    A comprehensive collection of UI components designed to meet your product’s unique requirements. It serves as the backbone for building a consistent and cohesive user experience.

  • Typography & Color Systems

    A structured typography system with scalable fonts, styles, and clear usage guidelines for headings, body text, and captions. Paired with an accessible color palette, including primary, secondary, and tertiary colors, this ensures consistency and accessibility across all UI elements.

  • Design Tokens & Variables

    A set of reusable design tokens standardizing key properties like colors, typography, and spacing. These variables help maintain consistency and efficiency across all designs.

  • Component Interaction Guidelines

    Documentation that outlines the interaction behavior of each component, ensuring a seamless and cohesive user experience across the entire interface.

  • Design Patterns & Layouts

    A library of common design patterns and essential screens, such as login and signup pages, which accelerate both the design and development process while maintaining visual consistency.

  • Documentation & Best Practices

    Comprehensive guidelines on how to effectively implement and use the design system. This section includes detailed examples and best practices for both designers and developers.

Skills and tools

Web Designer
UX Designer
Design Systems
Adobe XD
Elementor
Figma

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