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The Truth About Design Systems. When NOT to Use Them

Lessons from my time on Google’s G Suite Design Systems Team—what works, what doesn’t, and when to build one.

Quick Summary:

1. Not Ideal for New or Unproven Products

  • If a product hasn’t reached product-market fit, investing in a design system too early can be a waste of resources.

2. Pros of a Design System

  • It ensures consistency across products, speeds up development, and improves cross-functional communication by standardizing components and styles.

3. Challenges of Creating a Design System

  • Building a design system is time-consuming and requires lots of documentation, making it inefficient for early-stage products.

4. Improved Designer-Engineer Collaboration

  • Using a shared design system prevents misalignment in UI implementation, making it easier for designers and engineers to work in sync.

5. Adoption is Be Difficult

  • Companies only invest in design systems when they face scalability issues, such as inconsistent UI across products, as seen with Google’s Material Design.

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