Why do we need a Design System?

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Design for speed and collaboration

With a single source of design truth, product and development teams can quickly build new tools and content with confidence, without having to reinvent the design wheel every time. When teams can work effectively together, they get to market faster. This is important because we have to react quickly to competition, market events, user feedback, and real-time data.

Design at scale

With brand touchpoints reaching over multiple channels and platforms, consistent user experience can be assisted by leveraging a central design language. Building a library of design patterns, rules, and UX guidelines prevent inconsistencies when shipping products at scale.

In summary, a design system helps:

• Reduce design debt.
• Eliminate inconsistencies.
• Speed up the product and development process.
• Make our users happy by creating a cohesive experience.