Academia Design System

How do we ensure consistency, reduce tech-debt, and strengthen interaction between teams?

Drawing inspiration from our mobile app projects, we saw a clear need for more organized and consistently implemented designs. As the system's manager, I led the visual direction, facilitated collaboration among teams, and set up the system as the definitive 'source-of-truth' through version control in Figma.

In bi-weekly meetings with front-end engineers, visual designers, and engineering managers, we discussed the implementation of components identified during design critiques. This process was crucial for addressing discrepancies, such as different navbar designs or specific button functionalities, and for developing scalable and extendable components that were practical for front-end implementation.