Design Systems in Practice

Module 1 — Why systems fail

Audit an existing interface and spot the gaps a system should close.

Module 2 — Tokens and foundations

Define color, type, spacing and radius tokens with clear naming.

Module 3 — Component anatomy

Design flexible components with variants, states and sensible defaults.

Module 4 — Documentation people read

Write usage guidance, do’s and don’ts, and examples that answer real questions.

Module 5 — Working with engineers

Align design and code, plan releases and handle breaking changes.

Module 6 — Adoption and governance

Create contribution models and measure whether your system is helping.