Frontend Development
Design System
Building consistent, scalable design systems for digital products
Design System
A design system is a collection of reusable components, guidelines, and standards that ensure consistency across products.
Core Components
Design Tokens
const tokens = {
colors: {
primary: '#0070f3',
secondary: '#7928ca',
neutral: {
100: '#fafafa',
900: '#171717'
}
},
spacing: {
xs: '4px',
sm: '8px',
md: '16px',
lg: '24px',
xl: '32px'
},
typography: {
fontFamily: {
sans: 'Inter, system-ui, sans-serif',
mono: 'Menlo, monospace'
},
fontSize: {
sm: '14px',
base: '16px',
lg: '18px',
xl: '20px'
}
}
}
Component Library
- Buttons
- Forms and inputs
- Cards
- Modals
- Navigation
- Typography
- Icons
Design Principles
Consistency
Use the same patterns and components throughout.
Accessibility
- WCAG 2.1 AA compliance
- Keyboard navigation
- Screen reader support
- Color contrast ratios
Scalability
Design for growth and evolution.
Documentation
Clear guidelines for usage and implementation.
Implementation
Component Structure
interface ButtonProps {
variant?: 'primary' | 'secondary' | 'ghost'
size?: 'sm' | 'md' | 'lg'
disabled?: boolean
onClick?: () => void
children: React.ReactNode
}
export function Button({
variant = 'primary',
size = 'md',
disabled = false,
...props
}: ButtonProps) {
// Implementation
}
Theming
const lightTheme = {
background: '#ffffff',
text: '#000000'
}
const darkTheme = {
background: '#000000',
text: '#ffffff'
}
Tools & Libraries
- Figma: Design and prototyping
- Storybook: Component documentation
- Radix UI: Unstyled, accessible components
- Tailwind CSS: Utility-first CSS
- Shadcn UI: Re-usable components
Governance
- Design review process
- Component contribution guidelines
- Version management
- Breaking change policy
Benefits
- Faster development
- Consistent user experience
- Easier maintenance
- Better collaboration between design and engineering
- Reduced design debt