Best Practices

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Organizing Design Systems

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By Project Type

• Create separate systems for different app categories
• Example: “E-commerce UI”, “Admin Dashboard”, “Marketing Pages”

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By Brand

• One system per brand or client
• Example: “Acme Corp Design System”, “Client XYZ UI Kit”

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By Platform

• Separate systems for web, mobile, or desktop
• Example: “iOS Components”, “Web App UI”, “Desktop Toolkit”

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Writing Effective Guidelines

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Be Specific

• Don’t just say “use primary color”
• Specify exact hex codes and usage contexts

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Include Examples

## Button Styles

### Primary Button
- Background: #0066FF
- Text: #FFFFFF
- Padding: 12px 24px
- Border Radius: 8px
- Use for primary actions like "Sign Up", "Continue", "Submit"

### Secondary Button
- Background: transparent
- Text: #0066FF
- Border: 1px solid #0066FF
- Use for secondary actions like "Cancel", "Go Back"

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Document “Why” Not Just “What”

## Spacing

We use an 8px grid system because:
- Creates visual rhythm and harmony
- Easier for developers to remember
- Scales consistently across screen sizes
- Aligns with major design tools (Figma, Sketch)

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Building Your Component Library

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Start Small

• Begin with 5-10 core components
• Buttons, inputs, cards, navigation
• Expand as needed

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Focus on Reusability

• Make components flexible with props
• Avoid hardcoded values
• Use composition patterns

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Document Props

interface ButtonProps {
  variant: 'primary' | 'secondary' | 'danger';
  size: 'sm' | 'md' | 'lg';
  loading?: boolean;
  disabled?: boolean;
  children: React.ReactNode;
}

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Test in Context

• Use components in real projects
• Iterate based on actual usage
• Collect feedback from team members