DESIGN SYSTEM

HISTORY & PURPOSE

As digital products grew, so did the chaos—scattered designs, inconsistent elements. Design systems stepped in to save the day, bringing a single source of truth with reusable components and guidelines. Suddenly, things flowed smoother, and brand consistency became a no-brainer across platforms.

One tried-and-true method is Atomic Design. Think of it like building with LEGO blocks: starting with atoms—basic elements like buttons and input fields—these combine into molecules, such as a search bar. From there, we get organisms like a full navigation bar. It doesn’t stop there—next come templates, defining the structure of a page, and finally, pages, the fully interactive product. This modular, scalable approach ensures your design can grow and adapt as your product evolves, keeping things smooth and consistent throughout.

Headspace design system foundations

MY APPROACH & SKILLS

When I build a design system, flexibility is key. It needs to be strong enough for current needs but adaptable for future growth. By using Atomic Design principles, I break down interfaces into manageable, reusable components. I ensure that documentation is built directly into Figma (or Notion), allowing teams to stay aligned, iterate quickly, and reduce friction.  A design system must evolve. I create systems that easily grow with new features or platforms, keeping things modular so scaling is straightforward. The focus is on maintaining consistency while ensuring flexibility to adapt to new challenges. 

1. Design system, 2. Component and pattern libraries, 3. Foundational elements

COMPONENT LIBRARY

Buttons, typography, grids, colors—you name it, it’s all organized and ready to use. Each component is built with flexibility in mind, making it easy to plug and play across various projects.

SOLUTIONS THAT SCALE