Design System Creation & Implementation

Ibrahim Mushtaha

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About this service

Summary

A design system is essential for consistency and scalability across all of your digital products. This service provides a robust, custom design system that includes a component library, style guidelines, and a UI kit for your team to easily implement in future projects, streamlining design and development collaboration.

Process

Initial Consultation

Discuss the brand's goals, challenges, and specific requirements for the design system.

Review existing brand materials to ensure the system will align with your visual identity.

Audit & Planning

Conduct a design audit of any existing materials to identify inconsistencies.

Plan the structure of the design system based on the brand’s needs and future scalability.

Building Core Elements

Develop foundational elements like colors, typography, icons, and spacing.

Document guidelines for each element to maintain visual coherence.

Component Library Creation

Build reusable UI components, such as buttons, forms, and modals, in different states and variations.

Ensure components are responsive and accessible across devices.

Documentation & Guidelines

Create detailed documentation for designers and developers on how to use and apply each component and style.

Include best practices for maintenance and updates.

Training & Handover

Provide a walkthrough and training for your team on implementing and scaling the design system.

Handover all assets, UI kits, and guidelines to ensure the team can continue using the system effectively.

FAQs

What’s included in a design system?
The system includes style guidelines (colors, typography), a component library, UI kits, and documentation to support your design and development team.
How long does it take to create a design system?
Typically, creating a comprehensive design system takes 6-10 weeks, depending on the number of components and customization level.
Can you update the system as our brand evolves?
Yes, I offer ongoing support and updates to expand or refine the design system as your brand and needs evolve.
Do you provide training for our team?
Yes, I offer a training session and provide documentation to ensure your team knows how to use and maintain the design system.

What's included

Design System Guidelines
A foundational document detailing colors, typography, icons, and other core elements, ensuring visual consistency across all digital platforms and products.
Component Library
A library of reusable UI components (e.g., buttons, forms, navigation elements) with variations and states, making development faster and more cohesive.
UI Kit for Developers and Designers
A downloadable UI kit, compatible with design tools like Figma, containing key components and layouts that developers and designers can use to streamline their workflows.
Documentation and Maintenance Guidelines
Comprehensive documentation on implementing and maintaining the design system, including best practices for scaling and updating the system over time.

Skills and tools

Frontend Engineer

UX Designer

Web Developer