Enhancing Productivity and Creativity: How to 'Work Smarter, Not Harder' on a Multi-Theme Design System
Maite Dalila
Building brands that spark wonder | Brand + Product Design Strategist | 10+ years ?
As a Product Designer and Storyteller, my passion is creating designs that look good and feel good to use. I believe that every design should have a soul and a story to tell - a sense of personality and character that connects with the user and makes them feel a part of the product.
The Journey of Creating a Multi-Theme Design System
Recently, I had the opportunity to work on a multi-theme design system for a global enterprise client. One of my main objectives was to focus on universal components without creating a whole new set of components for each theme while still maintaining a sense of uniqueness. By using a high percentage of universal components, the design system could be easily implemented and scaled, saving time and resources for both designers and developers. This aligns with my philosophy of 'working smart, not hard.'
To overcome this challenge, we experimented with different techniques to give the universal components a unique flair without creating a whole new set of components for each theme. For example, we used a black and white font color with an opacity effect and added glassmorphism overlays to give the components a modern and futuristic look.
Thanks to these techniques, most of the components blended seamlessly into any color scheme. This helped to save time and resources while still providing a cohesive, intuitive experience for users.
Key Takeaways
Throughout this project, I learned a few key things:
Conclusion
Creating a systematic, scalable multi-theme design system is challenging but rewarding. It required careful planning, collaboration, and testing, but the end result was a cohesive, intuitive experience for users. I'm inspired to see how it will continue to evolve and be used by the teams in the future.
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