User Experience Design tips#7

💡Design System Process

Solid process can help streamline design system creation. Knapsack team shares a nice cheatsheet (https://lnkd.in/dV7zzpJb) that covers 3 stages of design system process — audit & research, strategy & planning and execution — and offer specific things you need to consider during each stage.

1️⃣ Audit & Research

Focus:

✔ Understand the organization’s current design environment and challenges.

✔ Collect feedback and document findings to build a foundational understanding.

Tasks:

Tasks revolve around understanding the current state of design practices:

✔ Gather visuals and analyze existing design components.

✔ Document UX patterns and design practices.

✔ Evaluate team operations and identify gaps or inefficiencies.

✔ Present findings to stakeholders for alignment.

Outcomes:

✔ A clear understanding of the current design landscape and areas for improvement.

✔ Stakeholder alignment on the value and direction of the design system.

ROI: Cost savings—reduce duplication of work, save time and resources.

2️⃣ Strategy & Planning

Focus:

✔ Develop a clear operating model, design principles, and a roadmap for the system.

✔ Select appropriate tools and strategies to align the organization with the system.

Tasks:

Tasks focus on developing the structure and foundation of the design system:

✔ Define a team operating model and design principles.

✔ Create a roadmap with timelines and milestones.

✔ Identify risks and establish risk management strategies.

✔ Choose the appropriate tools and technology for implementation.

Outcomes:

✔ A defined plan, including principles, tools, and processes.

✔ A detailed roadmap and alignment within the organization.

ROI: Accelerated efficiency—speeds up product development by providing reusable components and standardized processes.

3️⃣ Execution

Focus:

✔ Build and implement the design system.

✔ Focus on documentation, community building, and operation efficiency the system.

Tasks:

Tasks involve building and rolling out the design system:

✔ Assemble a team and develop the system.

✔ Create documentation, guidelines, and reusable components.

✔ Focus on community building and internal advocacy.

✔ Plan deployment and communication strategies for adoption.

Outcomes:

✔ A fully operational design system that is adopted by the organization.

✔ Improved team efficiency, cost savings, and better user satisfaction.

ROI: Improved satisfaction—enhance team productivity and user experience by enabling focus on customer-centric activities.