From UI Library to Design System | The Week of April, 8

In response to Figma's auto layout feature, a designer conducted an audit, uncovering discrepancies between designs and implemented components. This led to the transformation of the UI library into a comprehensive design system. Key takeaways include:

• Figma's auto layout feature revolutionized component building for designers.
• An audit revealed discrepancies between designs and implemented components.
• The lack of guidelines resulted in a significant project to update components and establish consistency.
• The UI library evolved into a design system, emphasizing guidelines for managing components and styles.

This insight is adapted from 10 Things No One Told Me About Design Systems by Diana Wolosin.

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