Collaborating with a content discipline can be invaluable for defining these rules.

It’s easier to introduce new employees to your design system if it’s part of your induction process.

Organize Regular Design System Catch-Ups

do the patterns we create have a positive impact on human life?

“When we design a new component, we want to make sure it addresses all four of those. If we didn’t have a set of principles it would be difficult to agree on things. We want to make sure each piece lives up to it.” — Roy Stanfield, principal interaction designer, Airbnb

interconnected patterns and shared practices

clearly states the purpose of each variant.

The qualities might be vague and indistinct at first but they’re a great basis for discussions.

element, a menu. Perceptual patterns are descriptive styles that express and communicate the personality of the product visually, such as color and typography, iconography, shapes and animations.