designsystemien
Designsystemien, or design systems, are cohesive collections of reusable components, patterns, guidelines, and documentation that enable consistent visual and functional outcomes across digital products. They typically include a shared language for colors, typography, spacing, iconography, and user interface elements, often implemented as living style guides or component libraries. By centralising these assets, design systems support scalable design and development workflows, reduce redundancy, and foster communication between designers, developers, and product managers.
The core components of a design system frequently comprise a style guide, UI components (buttons, forms, navigation,
Historically, design systems emerged in the early 2010s as digital products proliferated and teams sought streamlined
Benefits of adopting a design system include accelerated prototyping, improved consistency across products, a single source