Design system
The work on a design language and a design system is never done: I keep systems, frameworks, patterns and components updated, in collaboration with designers on the team I lead.
The libraries are leverages both by my team and by other teams in my organisation.
This comprehensive approach involves developing a component library, pattern library, typography, and color tokens, meticulously crafted to ensure accessibility compliance with WCAG 2.2 level AA.
Furthermore, I have dedicated significant efforts to develop detailed usage guidelines for both designers and developers. These guidelines serve as invaluable resources, offering clear instructions on how to use all components in design and development correctly.
In addition, I have designed a detailed handoff framework to facilitate seamless collaboration between designers and developers. This framework includes specific indications on accessibility, ensuring that accessibility considerations are seamlessly integrated into every stage of the design and development process.
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If we want our users to like our software, we should design is to behave like a likeable person: respectful, generous and helpful.
Alan Cooper
Research: usability and accessibility
Designing components is no small feat; it requires careful consideration and meticulous attention to detail. To embark on this journey, I began as I do with all projects: conducting extensive research. This involved diving into design principles, exploring accessibility guidelines, and studying existing design systems that have garnered acclaim in the industry. After all, a design system is not about reinventing the wheel; rather, it’s about refining and enhancing it.
The culmination of this research effort resulted in a comprehensive 90-slide presentation, focusing solely on buttons. This presentation was shared with multiple product teams, eliciting overwhelmingly positive feedback. It served as a foundational step in our journey towards creating a robust and accessible design system.
