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 can enhance design operations by providing a unified framework for developers and designers.
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Customization of design systems should be user-friendly, allowing for quick adjustments.
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Indigo Design offers a white-label design system that requires minimal effort for branding changes.
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Effective collaboration tools can significantly streamline the design-to-development handoff.
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Real-time data-binding in components enables dynamic integration with content management systems (CMS).
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A well-structured design system can lead to an 80% gain in efficiency for application development.
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The integration of design tools with developer environments ensures that visual designs translate seamlessly into functional code.
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Offering robust design components with accessibility in mind is critical for modern web applications.
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The design handoff process should minimize the time developers spend duplicating design work.
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Utilizing cloud-based tools allows for collaborative design reviews and real-time feedback.
Notable Quotes
"A design system is just the beginning of the whole design ops journey."
"Changing things like branding and different aspects of the design should be possible with minimal effort."
"For us, the matching set of components comes from the start."
"In our approach, you get real coded components from the get-go."
"You can populate components directly from data sources seamlessly."
"The aim is to create a zero-friction workflow between designers and developers."
"To have a truly robust design system, you need to consider both design and development needs equally."
"Multi-dimensional designs in the app builder can cater to various needs from static web apps to dynamic applications."
"Time to value can be achieved sooner by reducing redundant processes."
"In this tech landscape, it's critical to keep design and development workflows aligned."
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