Summary
A Design system is not only about standardizing the UI or accelerating design. In the big picture, it can streamline collaboration between design and development. With this goal in mind, an effective Design system is available to both designers and developers in a format that is native to each discipline. However, getting to this point takes time. But what if we can skip ahead with a starter Design system containing both design and coded components that are ready for use? Join our activity sessions to see how you can transform your pixel-perfect designs into pixel-perfect code for modern web applications with Indigo.Design. We will also revisit the typical developer handoff by introducing a re-imagined workflow that minimizes rework. In the end, this approach can free up our focus to run Design-Ops better and deliver value sooner. ? Part 1 (Thursday): Introducing a starter Design system, and Indigo.Design overview Part 2 (Friday): Reimagining developer handoff, and introducing App builder Part 3 (Friday): Indigo.Design overview and exploring the developer workflow
Key Insights
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Design systems need to bridge the gap between designers and developers.
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A successful design system must be tailored to the needs of both disciplines.
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The starter design system concept serves as an entry point for organizations.
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Maintaining a design system often requires dedicated resources, which can be a burden for small teams.
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Customizability is critical—having flexible elements allows teams to adapt efficiently to their brand’s needs.
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Design tools like Indigo Design provide built-in functionality for quick prototyping and user feedback.
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Creating a consistent look and feel across various products helps avoid 'Franken designs.'
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Tools should not compete but complement existing workflows and design processes.
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Responsive designs can be achieved through intelligent layout techniques instead of pixel-perfect adjustments.
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Scalability across regions and languages can be managed using theme options and modular components.
Notable Quotes
"For a design system to be effective, it should be available to both designers and developers as a matching set."
"Is it better to build your own design system or use an existing one? Both have challenges."
"Over time, maintaining a design system often requires a full team, which can become a big overhead."
"You may need a design system for Sketch for one team but for Adobe XD for another."
"Often, you end up with something I call 'Franken design,' which is a mix of different systems and lacks cohesion."
"We provide more patterns for quick assembly of screens, which are valuable for novice designers."
"If you're looking at others like Spotify or Microsoft, be cautious as their frameworks may not fit your needs."
"Our goal is to create a seamless handoff process between design and development."
"With our cloud capabilities, we enable quick prototyping and user testing."
"You can define different themes for different regions, customizing font sizes and layouts accordingly."
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